Réglo Mobile SIM

[TJBi]

I used Réglo Mobile SIMs a few years ago when touring France. I first used one in a Teltonika router and it ceased functioning after a short time, probably because the T&Cs prohibit use in a "boîtier radio". I subsequently used that SIM successfully (once it had been reactivated) in an old mobile phone. I subsequently used Popit and RWG SIMs in my router, but those are no longer viable options due to tighter roaming restrictions/higher cost. The old phone has died and I am wondering whether to buy a cheap phone to use as a hotspot or whether to buy a MiFi unit if those are permitted by Réglo Mobile.

Does anyone have any experience of using a Réglo Mobile SIM in a MiFi unit?

 

[Trotter]

Coincidentally I’m thinking of doing exactly the same. I’m in Spain atm, I bought a new router for the van, and either it will not work or I’ve not set it up properly. Whatever, the local SIM card I’ve bought works perfectly well in my iPhone.

I have an older iPhone at home, I’m going to charge it up, to see if it will still function. If it does, then I’ll bring it with me to use as a hotspot.
If it fails, I might treat myself to a new iPhone

 

[yeoblade]

I use a Reglo Sim in my WiFi router in our French holiday house. Not had any problems with it. Used for monitoring CCTV while not there.

 

[TJBi]

I use a Reglo Sim in my WiFi router in our French holiday house. Not had any problems with it. Used for monitoring CCTV while not there.

Thanks, just what I needed to know. Out of interest, what make/model router is it?

 

[alcam]

Have had routers in the past (may still have them)
I just use my phone as a hotspot now .
Is there an advantage to using a router ?

 

[TJBi]

Have had routers in the past (may still have them)
I just use my phone as a hotspot now .
Is there an advantage to using a router ?

There are instances of phones being reported to run hot when acting as a hotspot and I believe that there's also considerable demand on the battery. A router may have a roof aerial fitted, which might pull in a signal that a phone inside the vehicle might not receive. Another issue arises if there is more than one person travelling; if the person with the foreign SIM in their phone goes off alone for any reason, anyone left behind has to find another means of accessing the Internet not only for phone/tablet, but also smart TV, vehicle head unit and any other devices.

 

[yeoblade]

Thanks, just what I needed to know. Out of interest, what make/model router is it?

It is definitely a Huawei one but as im not there 'til next week i dont now the model, but it's still working fine as per the pic I just took

Advantages of the router as said and,

• Ability to add aerial which I have but I can see the see Cell mast from the bedroom window so not needed here
• Hard wire things on network cable as per this CCTV
• Longer range Wifi
• Intended to be premaritally mains powered up

With the Reglo app now running it helps and you can change data allowances as and when you need more or less / month

 

[yeoblade]

Coincidentally I’m thinking of doing exactly the same. I’m in Spain atm, I bought a new router for the van, and either it will not work or I’ve not set it up properly. Whatever, the local SIM card I’ve bought works perfectly well in my iPhone.

I have an older iPhone at home, I’m going to charge it up, to see if it will still function. If it does, then I’ll bring it with me to use as a hotspot.
If it fails, I might treat myself to a new iPhone

What Spain SIM is it, is use permitted in a router?