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on 27-01-2024 14:10
Just purchased a sim to use abroad fo data, registered sim and works in phone. I need to use it in my wi fi box to use as a mobile wi fi but doesn’t work, wi fi box recognises sim but showing no internet connection
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27-01-2024 14:21 - edited 27-01-2024 14:23
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27-01-2024 14:21 - edited 27-01-2024 14:23
O2 SIMs for router devices and for phones are not the same, @NEILAH
https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/sim-cards/sim-only-deals
Whilst a mobile SIM may work in the WiFi device initially, it will be unreliable in the long run.
If you bought the right SIM, it may be the WiFi box's APN needs to be changed to the O2 APN.
Good luck.
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on 27-01-2024 14:31
You can only use a data only sim in a router and these do not work abroad anyway.
O2 is the wrong choice for your needs.
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