5G Router with Sim Slot
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SultanOfSwing

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705 posts

177 months

Sunday 25th April 2021
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Hi all

I have just moved into a place that has strong 5G signal inside. Speeds of around 300mbps.

I wanted to buy a 5G router with a sim slot that I can put an unlimited data sim in, as Sky can only offer me ~30mbps.

I did have one before but it was 4G, when I look for a 5G one I can't seem to find one that has the sim slot and will allow the 5G signal.

Can anyone help? Would be much appreciated!

FunkyGibbon

3,863 posts

294 months

Sunday 25th April 2021
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HUAWEI 5G CPE Pro would be a good choice

SultanOfSwing

Original Poster:

705 posts

177 months

Monday 26th April 2021
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Thanks FunkyGibbon, I wasn't expecting to need to pay that much. No cheaper options similar to the 4G prices?

FunkyGibbon

3,863 posts

294 months

Monday 26th April 2021
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I think 3 and EE do 5G monthly SIM deals that include that router. There is very little choice the moment. Netgear do one at over £700!

Magnum 475

4,180 posts

162 months

Tuesday 27th April 2021
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SultanOfSwing said:
Thanks FunkyGibbon, I wasn't expecting to need to pay that much. No cheaper options similar to the 4G prices?
I was thinking of a 5G 'MiFi' device to replace my now ancient TP-Link 4G version. One look at the price, and I think I'll wait a year or two. My business / line of work also precludes certain manufacturers - some of my clients won't allow Huawei kit on site for example, so I'm tied to buying one of the more expensive options.


FunkyGibbon

3,863 posts

294 months

Tuesday 27th April 2021
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For 5G there really is not much choice:

https://5g.co.uk/guides/best-5g-router/

FG

Chozza

808 posts

182 months

Tuesday 27th April 2021
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FunkyGibbon said:
For 5G there really is not much choice:
Apart from the Huawei CPE pro 2 - which is even better

But the prices aren't really retail friendly at the moment