Mobile dongle SIM vs mobile data SIM

countryman99
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‎21-07-2024 07:07 AM

I'm confused by the pricing re mobile data.  If I buy a dongle data SIM then I get no minutes or texts.  But if I buy a normal SIM and stick it in my phone, I can get minutes and texts included and the price is cheaper!   So that suggests to me that I get a normal mobile SIM and just stick itin my dongle.

Or am I missing something ?

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XRaySpeX
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‎21-07-2024 12:22 PM - edited ‎21-07-2024 12:23 PM

@countryman99 : No, you're not! You may use a phone SIM in a mobile router at probably a cheaper price. Of course you won't be able to make calls from it.

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countryman99
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In response to XRaySpeX

‎21-07-2024 12:37 PM

Many thanks
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XRaySpeX
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‎21-07-2024 12:38 PM

Thanks! You're welcome 🙂 ! Glad I could be of assistance & trust it is now sorted.

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