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Mon, 19/05/2014 - 11:24
How to use Amaysim data plans for laptops?
Sorry if this comes across as a stupid question to the more technologically aware users here.
I have finally bought a replacement laptop and we already have TPG broadband at home but I am looking for something for the train ride. I have looked at mobile broadband plans from a few providers and Amaysim does seem like a good option. However, Amaysim don't seem to have a dongle option and they are only providing a SIM.
How do I get this to work? I have no other use for mobile data other my laptop.
cheers
riman
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I think most use them with iPads and tablets. For a computer, you can either get an unlocked from eBay for under $30 or use a router that supports a mobile SIM.
kb
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If it's just for the train ride, so perhaps not talking a lot of data, I'd consider using the 'phone and tethering. If your current plan doesn't have a lot of data, then might still be cheaper increasing that rather than having a separate dongle?
ninhursag
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Like ninhursag suggested, what I currently do is use my mobile as a wifi hotspot and connect via my laptop. I do find that it can eat up data very quickly though with large windows updates, so I'd suggest using your home wifi and making sure it's updated regularly on that.
lisss
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