MoFi 4500 SIM4 vs SIM7 with AT&T Unlimited Plan - How are the Speeds?
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- čas přidán 16. 01. 2021
- In this video I compare the MoFi 4500 SIM4 V2 and SIM7 V2 using AT&T's unlimited tablet plan for $20 a month. As seen in the video, the speeds on the SIM7 V2 are significantly lower than the SIM4 with AT&T.
UPDATE:
In the video I tested the SIM7 V2*. However, I recently tested the SIM7 *V3 and the signal and speeds were way better than the SIM7 V2 I tested in the video. In fact, the SIM7 V3 tests were similar or better to those of the SIM4 V2.
I'm not sure if the SIM7 V2 I tested was just faulty, or if the SIM7 V3 is actually a better unit.
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Timestamps
0:23 - AT&T Unlimited Tablet Plan $20 a month
0:35 - Sele Training
1:03 Side by side comparison of SIM4 and SIM7
1:31 My setup
1:43 - AT&T Universal SIM card
1:57 - Yagi Antenna
2:20 - Computer SIM7
6:50 SIM7 Speed test results
7:16 - Computer SIM4
12:32 SIM4 Speed test results
10:20 All results side by side
10:37 - Carrier Aggregation feature (SIM4)
Thanks for watching! - Věda a technologie
I no longer recommended the MoFi. There is a better router brand that I prefer that's much more user friendly. The brand is Cudy and they have a few nice routers:
The LT500/LT450 (Cat 4 low-end 4G), LT18 (Cat 18 mid/high-tier 4G), and P5 (high-end 5G).
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Just wanted to thank you for the ATT info you gave me earlier this afternoon. I have been trying to work out the replacement for my previous ATT plan for about 3 weeks now. I called on the tablet data plan and was able to get just what you described in the video. They gave me the nano SIM card and the adapter, activated it in the store and I was able to plug and play into my mobile router. Your advice saved me money and headaches. Thanks again from a new loyal subscriber.
Awesome I'm very glad to hear that! Feel free to share the video to others who might find this helpful as well.
Thanks for subscribing!
This is great valuable information. I still purchased the Mofi SIM 4 Model and get excellent speeds. So far absolutely delighted. Thanks very much!
If you are on the AT&T Unlimited Tablet plan $20 a month and have an issue with streaming limited to 480p. HERE'S THE FIX - there is a setting called "Stream Saver" which is automatically enabled on the plan. Once you turn this OFF, you will be able to stream at high quality with no VPN. It does not affect data usage or speeds with the MoFi whatsoever. You can easily turn Stream Saver off by logging in to your AT&T account and going to your wireless plan -> manage data usage -> stream saver
OMG!!!!!!!!! I have struggled for almost 5 months VPN off, on, here, there, off, on, Thanks to this setting everything so far is working 100% THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
I have the MoFi 4500 SIM7 V3 and two Nighthawk 5G MR5100 (wifi6) same SIM technique works.. I'm in the boon docks outside the city so I 'm also using HiBoost Cell booster and getting 50+ Mbs (4G) the Nighthawk is awesome but pricy. I don't get much 5G up here but in town I get 250 Mbs + looking into trying out the cheaper (4G) Nighthawk... Its around the cost of the MoFi... Anyway great video with great info!!!
Hi Holt, is there a better unit than MoFi 4500 to get the best speeds available through AT&T? I’m looking to cut the cable I’m currently using for internet and TV programming to get better cost. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
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Question: Today (02/16/2021) Mofi Network tells me that the MoFi 4500 router does not work anymore with the $20 unlimited AT&T data-plan as AT&T caps the data after 60Gb or so. They told me this is a recent change and also other carriers are now capping after double-digit Gb usage, so no unlimited data anymore. Have you noticed that and is there a work-around solution?
I have not noticed any changes with the AT&T unlimited tablet plan that I use. MoFi Network might be referring to a different plan- maybe a prepaid one. Or they could be wrong entirely. I've heard many people say that MoFi support is generally not helpful.
A lot of people are currently using the AT&T Unlimited Postpaid Tablet Plan with the MoFi. There are no caps or throttling with the plan. It's truly unlimited. Many people use over 300GB a month and no issues whatsoever.
I highly doubt that other carriers are capping data limits. I would say that more carriers are actually removing caps and adding unlimited options because of the increase in data usage and advanced technology in today's world.
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 Very much appreciate your feedback.
Thanks for sharing! Any info on sim 8 version?
how do you insert the sim card? was it a adapter of some srt? and if yes was it metal or a different material THANKS FOR THE VID!!
The MoFi requires the largest type SIM (standard size), not micro or nano. The SIM card I got from AT&T was a universal SIM, which has the three different sizes on one cut-out card. The universal SIM card (plastic card) basically has two adapters itself. One adapter is micro to nano, and then the other adapter is standard to micro. The adapters on the universal SIM are just plastic cutouts which you can just assemble/disassemble as needed.
P.S. I no longer recommended the MoFi. Here is a much more user friendly router: amzn.to/3EndmAi
Hi, does this $20 AT&T tablet plan still work well with Mofi4500? I have heard you need provide IMEI of the tablet when signing in the tablet plan, if IMEI of Mofi4500 does not match, AT&T may detect it and stop the data...
Yes still works. The IMEI of the MoFi does not need to match the IMEI of the tablet, but it is recommended.
However, I no longer recommended the MoFi. There is a better router brand that I prefer that's much more user friendly. The brand is Cudy and they have a few decent routers - the LT500/LT450 (Cat 4), LT18 (Cat 18), and P5 (5G).
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Wish you would link the $20 att tablet data plan. I cant find any option like this
Unfortunately the plan isn't shown on the website. You have to call or go to an AT&T store to order it. You need a tablet to activate the SIM card and then it will work with the MoFi.
I've been using the sim7 for about a month now and I got the same results. Best band I found was 5 down and 5 up. Very frustrating. Now I'm wishing I would have gotten the sim4. Sim7 was supposed to cover more bands. I am using Visible for my carrier. It is owned by Verizon. I am able to get it to work OK but do have buffering now and then. I will look at the CA to see if I can improve from there. Thanks for the vid!
Thanks for commenting. That's interesting you got similar results with Visible. Unfortunately the SIM7 does not have carrier aggregation as it uses a Cat 4 modem. The SIM4 has a better modem (Cat 6) which supports 2x carrier aggregation. However, from my experience the CA doesn't seem to be the reason why the SIM4 has better speeds. I'm thinking it might be some other aspect with the modem that gives the SIM4 an advantage, not exactly sure though. Anyways, I would definitely suggest trying the SIM4 to see if you can get better speeds. Please write back if you do try the SIM4, as it would be good to know if it is an improvement over the SIM7 with Visible.
One more thing- there is a new router (Insty Connect) that blows the MoFi out of the water. It's currently available for pre-order so it might be another option worth trying.
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 I did watch the Sele video and saw the insty connect. It sounds great but I need something now and I don't trust a new product. I already have an investment in my antenna and cable anyway. I will see how it goes since I ordered the Sim 4 today after I saw your video and luckily I was within the 30 day money back window so will be sending back the sim 7. If this works the way i'm hoping then i'll make a nice contribution to your channel. Either way i'll let you know. Thanks for the reply!
Great! I'll look forward to hear back about your results!
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 Hello again, thought I would check in to let you know that I got my sim 4 router yesterday and am very pleased! We now have 3 to 4 times the speed over what we had with the sim 7! Weirdly enough our best signal is on a sprint tower. Have not even messed with the CA because I don't need it. I will make a contribution to your channel. Thanks again!
Awesome, that is very good news! I'm glad you're getting faster speeds with the SIM4. Thank you very much for the contribution it is greatly appreciated!
Have you or anyone tried the new sim8 ? I was told by mofi it was essentially a combination of the 4 and 7, giving you the best of both. . I've been testing it today w/ at&t plan and cannot yet get good speeds. Just curious . Great video ! thanks !
Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately, I have not yet tried the SIM8 or know anyone who has. My guess is that the SIM8 will only produce speeds slightly higher than the SIM4/SIM7, depending on carrier aggregation, etc.
Feel free to share your test results. It will be interesting to know how it performs.
Is it possible to set the TTL on this router so that ATT doesn't lock the account for tethering? I'm on a $20 tablet plan, and would love to use the plans sim for tethering somehow.
Yes, there is an option to change the TTL in the menu.
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 Awesome thanks! Do you know if the MOFI has any vpn client capabilities? would be awesome if this unit could open a persistent OpenVPN tunnel and route all its traffic over that tunnel.
Yes, I believe it has support for PureVPN, NordVPN, and ExpressVPN.
Which router would be better for cricket?
I have some questions, will you know what these settings are in the Internal modem? They are the following ISP TTL (Time to live) and Service Mode.
Yes, there is an option to change the TTL in the software menu. By service mode, do you mean APN? If so, then yes there is an option to set the APN for any carrier.
He asks me is that in that ttl option you have several which would be the best if my plan is unlimited?
It depends if your carrier uses TTL to detect streaming data vs regular data. Some carriers offer an "unlimited streaming" feature and detect the streaming data via TTL. You might have to research what TTL setting other people are using for a particular carrier.
the problem I have is that in the configurations that it brings, it does not want me to enter some web pages I get something about the firewall.
Sounds like it may be an issue with your computer or service provider. If it's neither of those, you could try factory resetting the MoFi.
HI, QUESTION ? I recently purchased a Mofi4500 router listed with a SIM8 what are diffences compared to SIM4 or SIM7.
Also, when getting the SIM cards, what should I be looking for ?
BTW, I currently have Verizon Unlimited data plan. Can I get SIM card for router elsewhere ?
I have not tried the SIM8. In fact, I no longer recommend MoFi routers. There is a better option for about the same cost: Cudy LT18. It's about $300 on Amazon and is better than most MoFi routers.
As far as SIM card, the trick is actually getting the proper plan from your wireless provider. I would not recommend Verizon, as they limit what devices you can use. Many people have not had success with Verizon.
That said, I would recommend AT&T or T-Mobile. AT&T has an unlimited tablet plan that is designed for tablets, however it does "unofficially" work with routers as well. It's $20/month. You can find more info about it on various sites like Reddit.
T-Mobile has a similar plan (business tablet) for $10/month. You need to spend time researching and learning how to get the plan though. Reddit is your friend. Good luck
Are you still using the MOFI with Att? Are you having any trouble with speeds? My speeds drop off to next to nothing until I restart the MOFI. MOFI tells me it’s an Att issue but I have my doubts.
Yes and no. I don't use MoFi much anymore (not because of the speed issue), but because I found a better and much more user friendly router (Cudy LT18: amzn.to/3XDuNna)
As for the speed issue with AT&T, here is likely the problem you are facing: www.reddit.com/r/Rural_Internet/comments/xmhb1q/att_tablet_plan_throttle_resolution_see_comment/?
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 thanks a lot for the response. I’ll have to check out that router you suggested and do some reading on fixing my speed issue.
Thanks again
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So if i get the att sim card 20 dollar tablet plan is this going to be able to improve my metro pcs lg stylo 6 cell phone signal stronger thats why i bought the mofi and im going to pick it up on monday and my boyfriends cell phone is a verizon cell service
It sounds like you are mistaken for the MoFi as a being cellular booster. The MoFi is not a cellular booster. It is simply a router that turns cellular data into a WiFi signal. It does not improve the cellular signal on other devices.
Hi i want to ask if att grandfathered they offer offer on ebay are secure buy the tablet plan they offer
Unfortunately I can't speak for any 3rd party plans. They may be legit, but they may not be.
I would suggest to stay away from them, and instead try the $20 unlimited tablet plan you can get directly from AT&T by calling or going to an AT&T store.
With the mofi and the unlimited at&t plan you got to change the imei number or it will be flagged. I have yet to know how to do this.
Actually, you don't have to change the IMEI number. If you are on a prepaid plan, then there may be the issue of getting flagged. However, the unlimited tablet plan is a postpaid plan. I have not heard of anyone getting blocked using this plan with the MoFi.
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 This is what I came across in this fb group related to mofi and at&t plans "Eventually they will see the high data consumption and black list you" Which makes sense
Yes, there may be chance that you could get blocked due to excessive data usage. I'd say the average person uses less than 500GB a month, which is probably fine for the tablet plan. Usage in the TBs might get risky.
Do you have a link to the plan you are using? I've seen that plan mentioned but can't seem to find it on AT&T's website.
Unfortunately the plan isn't shown on the website. You have to call or go to an AT&T store to order it. You need a tablet to activate the SIM card and then it will work with the MoFi.
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 Oh gotcha, thanks. Pretty crazy there is such a difference between the 2 MoFi models in terms of speed. I'd be curious to see how these compare to the Nighthawk MR1100. Might be time to upgrade mine.
How do you get the plan activated if the IME for the tablet is different from the IME for the MoFi
@@williamthompson3766 Once you activate the SIM card in a tablet first, you can automatically use it with another device (such as a different tablet or MoFi) with a different IMEI. Most carriers allow you to switch SIM cards between devices without any extra steps. AT&T automatically detects the device the SIM card is being used with and therefore you don't need to do anything. You'll have service on whatever device you like.
Thanks for the quick response!!! One other question. The tablet uses a nano SIM card and my mobile router uses a standard SIM card. Is there an adapter that I can use the Nano to insert into the standard slot?
What do you recommend with visible mobile? They run on the verizon network
Unfortunately I don't have any experience with Visible, so I can't give you a good recommendation. I would suggest to do some searches to find out what method people are currently using with Visible.
Visible works fine, but you have to trade a phone to get their plan, a big plus is that you can get it down to only $25 a month, which is great! Just use the sim card for the phone in the Mofi router.
Does this use the tablet plan's unlimited data or limited hotspot data?
It uses the unlimited "on-device" data.
If you are considering these MoFi's, forget it. They are outdated. Go with a Cudy LT18 instead. You will be happy.
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Do you need to register your sim to a specific IMEI?
Nope, just put it in a LTE capable tablet and the SIM should automatically activate. If you don't have a tablet, AT&T may be able to activate the SIM for you if you go to a physical store.
Once activated, it will work with the MoFi. Just make sure the correct settings are configured in the MoFi and you should be good to go!
I use Straight Talk and was wondering if I were to use the sim card from my phone and use it for the router how will I be able to use my phone ?
I pay for the 55 dollar plan monthly which has unlimited 4G LTE.
There are also times where I will pay before the service end date and even some time after my service has expired.
If you still want to be able to use service on your phone, you would have to add another line to your plan and have the second line for the MoFi. However, if the plan is a prepaid plan, it may not work with the MoFi. I would suggest to do some research to see if any other people are using Straight Talk with the MoFi.
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 I usually pay some time after the service end date so im asuming that it's not prepaid.
I'm more concerned about price.
You could find out how much it is to add another line with your current plan. If it's more than $20, I would recommend getting the AT&T Unlimited Tablet plan (which is only $20).
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 can a tablet plan be used by itself?
@@roywilliams8236 Yes, the AT&T Unlimited Tablet plan can be used as a standalone plan. You don't need to have a phone plan to get the tablet plan. You can sign up as a new customer.
Does anyone know if you can use the Sim 4 version with a Chromebook?
Yes, you can connect any device to the MoFi router via WiFi or Ethernet.
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 Thank you so much for the prompt reply. My brother lives in a very remote area, outside of Poolville, Texas and I am trying to get him better cell signal. He is using a Samsung phone for a hotspot to get internet and it’s pretty slow. I had seen on Mofi’s literature to not use Chrome browser to set the Mofi up and the Chromebook has only the Chrome browser, so that is why I was asking this question.
It is recommended to not use Google Chrome when setting up the MoFi, but I'm sure many people do it anyways with no harm. If you are really paranoid, you could install a different browser on the Chromebook or just use a browser on a phone (one other than Google Chrome).
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 Thank you so much for your help.
What is your plan called? Is it the connected car plan? Or something different
The plan is called "Unlimited for Tablet". It's a standalone tablet plan for $20/month - truly unlimited and unthrottled. You have to call or go to an AT&T store to order it. You need a tablet to activate the SIM card and then it will work with the MoFi.
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 does it really have a 3mpbs internet limitation? Have you tried putting it in a a tablet and testing it? And is it post paid or prepaid
Sounds like you may not have watched the whole video. When I tested the SIM7 version I was getting very poor speeds, however with the SIM4 version I was getting much much faster speeds (20Mbps).
The plan is *postpaid.* I did a speed test with the tablet when I first got the SIM card and the speeds were not as good as my current setup with the MoFi SIM4.
Thanks for commenting
Would this work with any tablet plan with att.. i went to the store this weekend and inquired about the tablet plan.. but the employee asked me to bring in my intended tablet because he needed the imei.. i was trying to add this tablet line to my wireless account with att.. so i could use with my mofi sim4... i didn't want to tell him that though... should i be doing something different asking something else.. separate plan?
As far as I know, the only AT&T tablet plan that works with the MoFi is the postpaid "Unlimited for Tablet" plan for $20/mo. There may be some other plans with AT&T that may work, but I have not come across any for less than $20.
Since you already have an account with AT&T they might offer you the "add-on" version of the plan. The "standalone" version is preferred but I belive AT&T usually gives this version to new customers/new accounts.
Here is a breakdown of the unlimited tablet plans AT&T offers: i.redd.it/kz2rviw396r51.png
Please note that this chart was not created by AT&T so some of the information may not be 100% exact.
And yes, you do need an IMEI of a tablet to get the SIM card. Once you have the SIM card you need to activate it in a tablet first before you can use it with the MoFi.
I had the old Pre-paied unlimited tablet data plan for $35
and the system flagged my account for the
Sim card being in a different device that didn’t match the IMEI of my tablet
so I I think they are slowly cracking down on the Sim not matching the IMEI be careful!!!!
Because it was a prepaid plan, AT&T blocked unknown devices. However, that's not the case with the postpaid plan. Many people are currently using the $20 postpaid unlimited tablet plan with the MoFi without any issues.
It's just the prepaid plans you have to be careful with.
I bought the sim 7 to up grade and get band 66 but also did same type test and found the sim 4 way faster. Returned the 7 and got a refund.
Thanks for sharing this. Would you also care to share what carrier you're using?
The difference between SIM 4 and SIM 7 may be the modem. SIM 4 has the sierra wireless modem MC 7455 whereas SIM 7 may have Quectel or some other brand.
*UPDATE*
In the video I tested the SIM7 *V2.* However, I recently tested the SIM7 *V3* and the signal and speeds were way better than the SIM7 *V2* I tested in the video. In fact, the SIM7 *V3* tests were similar or better to those of the *SIM4 V2.*
I'm not sure if the SIM7 *V2* I tested was just faulty, or if the SIM7 *V3* is actually a better unit.
Please share your experiences with either the SIM7 *V2* or *V3.*
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I just purchased the SIM7 V3 and tested it vs the Orbi LBR20 with the same SIM card/provider/band/location inside my house/same signal strength and quality and I get 3 times more speed with the Orbi. So I think something is wrong with the SIM7. I called the company and they will ship me a newer model. I hope I can get the same speed
@@calderoncasanova Actually nothing is wrong with the SIM7 V3. The reason the speeds are faster with the Orbi is because it has a Cat 18 modem (capable of 5x carrier aggregation). The MoFi SIM7 only has a Cat 4 modem, which does not have carrier aggregation.
Am I missing something.They told me I need a business EIN to get this plan.What do I ask for?You have phone number.
No, you do not need any business identification. Any normal person can get the plan. It sounds like you talked to a non-competent employee. Unfortunately not all AT&T employees seem to know about the plan. Try calling again- I would suggest to ask for the postpaid unlimited tablet plan and say you want to use your current tablet (Even if you don't have a cellular tablet).
Keep in mind that you do need an IMEI number of a tablet to sign up. If you don't have a cellular tablet, you can just find an IMEI number online. But you will need a tablet to activate the SIM card before you can use it with a router.
@@holtsiphonehelp5816
What number did you call?
I bought the Sim 7 version and it does not work with my work vpn, download is fine but the upload times out causing save failures. Stay away from the Sim 7 version. Tech support has been superficial. First email resulted in a 'update firmware' instead of addressing the issues I brought up. Even with 100% signal strength the issue I am having remains.
That is interesting. May I ask what carrier you are using?
I have heard from others as well that the MoFi tech support is very poor.
Thanks for commenting
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 I'm here at as well but based on what some people said there's a guy that supposedly tells it straight but there could be a bundle of things that could be the issue I just got to SIM 7 I thought the Sims 7 was better but I'm hearing different stories regardless I'll test it out and let people know what I find out probably in the next couple days though
Yes, feel free to share your experience. The SIM7 is not necessarily better (it only has a Cat4 modem). Whereas the SIM4 has a Cat6 modem. The only advantage with the SIM7 is that it supports a few of the newer bands (14, 66, 71), which depending on your area may or may not be available.
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 right i thought i read cat 7 was better so i got it i have visible which im not sure sim4 has it sbut i can only get up2 100mb download i got 90 down and like 60 or 40 up cant member but was happy with it. any reason to change to sim 4 and anyway to get more then 100mb i have w fiber optics 500 mb but im happy w 100 since im saving money.
@@UGotHookah which bands are you connecting to on your local tower? I show that Visible operates on bands 2, 4, 5, 13, 46, 48, and 66. Of those, the Mofi Sim4 is only able to use bands 2, 4, and 5. I am on Visible and my nearest tower is only 0.55miles away. I have not bought a router yet, I am in my first week of Visible service using my iPhone X. The band i am connecting to when I dial *3001**#12345**#* from my phone is band 66, which is not supported by the Sim4.
So i'm guessing that the reason you were still able to use a Sim4 router with Visible service is because you were on either band 2, 4, or 5? Is that right?
Is this truly unlimited? I've gone to the AT&T store and they haven't given me this option and even talking to them on the phone they won't even let me spend more money to add data for my wifi hotspot! I don't have any other options for internet besides AT&T and US Cellular and it's driving me crazy!
Yes this is truly unlimited. You may have to keep calling until you get a knowledgeable agent that can help you get set up with the plan. You do need a tablet to activate the SIM card, then it can be used with the MoFi.
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 I'm going to call right now and see what they say. I've already got a mofi router that is the one you recommend and was wanting to get a new apple tablet for my wife and so I can get familiar with Apple products as I'm studying for Comptia A+. Hopefully I'll get some good news because I've been with EvdoDepotUSA, Trifecta and Nomad the last year and it's been nothing bud headaches for me and my family trying to work and do school from home!
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 after talking with AT&T they are giving me an the option to pay $10 extra for a sim card that activates a tablet and they said it's unlimited but could throttle after 100gig, I wonder if the reason why I'm only paying 10 is because of the account I already have with them.
Do you have a prepaid account or postpaid? If you have a prepaid account then it might not work with the MoFi. The Unlimited tablet plan is a standalone postpaid plan for $20 a month no throttling.
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 my account is set to autopay every month so I'm assuming it's postpaid.
this just makes me want to wait the 7 months for my starlink to get here
The new MoFi's with an appropriate carrier are better than Starlink
How far are you from a cell tower
dang those are really slow speeds. anything below 35Mbps is really really slow, over 100 is acceptable. 150/50 is the max for normal 4G LTE and for 4G advance LTE it's 300/150
and the best you are getting is 23/15?
find out the position of your local antenna for mobile data and point the external areal in that direction, you should get better SNR and signal strength, resulting in higher speeds.
I wonder what sort of speeds you would get with a Draytek Vigor 2865Lac?
You have to understand that the modems in the MoFi 4500s are outdated. The SIM7 only has a Cat4 and the SIM4 has a Cat6. For people in rural areas anything better than 20Mbps down is considered good. I have seen the SIM4 reach up to 50/20 on a good day.
There is a new system that was just announced this year and is much better than the MoFi 4500. The Insty Connect Explorer - here's an overview video about it if you haven't seen it: czcams.com/video/R8CP_CKAiIw/video.html
I signed up for this $20 iPad tablet unlimited data plan (comes out to $35 after fees, the stores offer this but you'll need an IMEI number, I bought a used cellular iPad for $100 to get this) I have the new MOFI 5500 CAT 20 modem, I let the wizard do all the settings and it worked, I tripled checked that the plan was a real unlimited plan without caps before signing up. I have also have a visible phone plan so that's another option and that's only $25 all in with unlimited data. I need to test to see who gives me faster speeds
My question is why does the AT&T unlimited tablet plan come out to a total of $35 a month for you? Mine comes out to about a total of $23 a month (including taxes).
Glad the new MoFi worked!
@@holtsiphonehelp5816:::Updated monthly fees for "unlimited your way" is the official name for the iPad plan, Monthly fees are $20 plan, admin fee $1.99, recovery charge $1.50, state recovery fee $0.20:::
How did your speeds turn out? I'm really curious about the 5500.
Have you had any issues with MoFI IMEI not matching the iPad IMEI?
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Did at&t ever block your device ?
Nope, still running loud and proud!
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 Nice. Why am i paying 100$ for some guy that is just collecting 4 pp, to a family plan. 35$ is way better. TY
The postpaid unlimited tablet plan is $20
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 only if u are a current at&t cell phone customer. But ya I might have to find a friend that I can trust to shear the acct.
Nope, I have this plan as a standalone plan. No phone lines on the account, only the tablet plan.
The sim7 supports 5g bands like the 71 band the sim4 does not.. if you dont have 5g in your area it might be a problem.. same with with 5g phones.. speeds are slower due to signal strenth not being available .. its best to lock your phone to 4g lte. Until more towers are available.
Actually the SIM7 does not support any 5G bands. The modem inside the SIM7 is only an LTE Cat4 modem. Yes, it does support the newer bands (14, 66, 71) however those bands are LTE bands and not 5G bands. You need a compatible 5G device to receive the 5G bands. Band 71 is T-Mobile's long range band at 600MHz, which is the lowest frequency (longest range) band in the US. Signal strength is not the issue here.
T-Mobile labels band *71* for LTE, however they label band *n71* for 5G. The "n" indicates "new radio" band. Their mid-range 5G band is band *n41* at *2.5GHz,* and their high-range 5G bands are *n260* at *39GHz* and *n261* at *28GHz.*
*There is a new cellular internet system that supports 5G which has been recently announced - the Insty Connect 5G20: **instyconnect.com/?aff=1050*
They killed the plan... They're on to us... If you got lucky and got it.. Keep it!
Really, where did you hear that?
As far as I know it is still available. The trick is finding a competent representative, as it seems not many emoloyees know about the plan.
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 Well I got one 3 weeks ago... And went back into at&t day before yesterday... It's still there it's just not truly unlimited.. Now they charge $10 a gig after it world normally slowdown.. Also, I have an At&t you can just log on and try and find it yourself.
That sounds like a different plan. The unlimited tablet plan is truly unlimited. There are no slowdowns for regular data usage.
The most recent change was in Februay when AT&T limited the hotspot to 10GB a month.
@@holtsiphonehelp5816 Well I already have the plan.. I originally ordered it online and set it up myself. Now the only difference is the tablet I added was an old tablet I got from At&t like 8 years ago.. My girlfriend has an Ipad she got from At&T so I'll have to try that because just recently I tried my phone that I got from T-mobile.
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There is a 4G LTE version along with a 5G version. Both are available to pre-order.
I wanted to buy sim 7 but when I saw your video from what I understand it does not work and the old sim 4 model is better. Even though the company mofi told me that sim 7 was better.
If you plan on using AT&T I would recommend the SIM4. However, I can't speak for any of the other carriers.
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Yeah sim7 is better cuz it's newer I heard and sim4 is older and I just bought some 7 I would be super pissed if I bought it and found out that same floor as better but I'm using Verizon visible Network I would be mad if I paid $200 for nothing but of course it depends what you're using
@@UGotHookah Yes SIM7 is newer, however it only has a Cat4 modem inside. Whereas the SIM4 has a Cat6 modem which can produce faster speeds than the SIM7. The only advantage with the SIM7 is that it supports a few of the newer LTE bands. If you're using the Verizon network, then the only advantage is band 66. Which, depending on your location, may or may not be available.
Anyways, please comment back when you try the SIM7 with Visible. It will be interesting to hear the results.
@@UGotHookah is it working with visible ? and how are your speeds
@@chadjones99 do not know man I just got it it will take me a little bit to set up but once I do I'll let you know but from what I read it's got decent speeds and it can go up to 300 megabytes so once I set it up I will definitely show you and let you know
why are you doing that voice?