[off-topic] SIMM cards and hardware

[Kev]

On 02/10/11 16:09, Tim White wrote:
> On 2/10/11 4:31 PM, Kev wrote:
>>  G'day all,
>>
>> Is anyone here able to confirm one way or another whether Telstra 
>> SIMM cards will work OK in other hardware (3G routers in 
>> particular)?  Unfortunately I live in a 3rd world area where 3G, 
>> satellite or Oceanbroadband are my only options, and I've had my fill 
>> of Oceanbroadband.
>
> I believe most telstra sims will work. However I've heard rumours that 
> Bigpond internet sims won't work. (Bigpond mobile broadband IS 
> different to Telstra mobile broadband).
>
> Its their modems that are the annoying part locked to their network. I 
> have a nice unlocked NextG 3G router that works great with telstra 
> prepaid sims and other providers. Otherwise if reception is great, a 
> usb dongle with a mini computer works great.
>
> Tim
> p.s. I know your pain of rural internet. Here's hoping that NBN won't 
> fail us so that when I move back to a rural area I can continue my work.

Well, that messes me around then.  I (carelessly) thought that Bigpong 
was just the data arm of Telstra.  So I'd better go back and check what 
I've been looking at.

What I ideally want is a router which will accept a 3G SIMM and will 
have an RJ45 port to connect to my switch.  I need to dump 
oceanbroadband asap.  Everyone I've spoken to has said that Telstra 
would certainly be the fastest, but their hardware is always locked.  So 
I want unlocked hardware and a Telstra SIMM.  Any suggestions about 
hardware would be most welcome.

Tia
Spud


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