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Buying an unlocked MiFi2 (Novatel 5782)
August 1, 2014
10:54 am
RGM
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I do not have it yet, but I would like some advice on how and/or which provider to use. I'm sure that somehow a SpeakOut Sim would work but unfortunately only in Canada.

I am going to travel across Canada to BC in the fall and then into the USA. From there to Mexico.

Any suggestions who might be the least expensive provider who would also work in the USA!

In Mexico I can buy a Telcel SIM card to work with this.

In case you are not familiar as to what the MiFi2 is, it is a device which lets you connect any WiFi device via Cellular 3G/4G and LTE even from your car or anywhere you travel. ie I could connect my WiFi iPad to the internet anywhere service is available.

August 1, 2014
11:44 am
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This might be an option. http://goredpocket.com/plans#gsmt-mi Prepaid, and uses the AT&T network.

You are better off buying separate SIM cards from each country, because you will get fleeced more with all in one solutions.

August 2, 2014
6:16 am
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Thank you Bridonca for the sppedy reply.

I will definitely look into that, at least for the trip across Canada and then through the USA. Then get it again in the spring for my return trip, but that won't be as long.

They seem to offer a 30 day 1GB package for $ 10,00 which would be perfect for emails and a little of other internet activities.

BTW I got the wrong model number it is a 5792, not that that makes a difference.

August 11, 2014
8:47 pm
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Well I received the Novatel 5792 last Friday and it would not recognize either of two active SIM cards I have. It also would not recognize any old SIM cards. Normally with an old card you would get a message
"Invalid SIM". Also neither of my 2 Windows7 laptops could see it in Windows Explorer, Device manager or Systems Management. My ancient XP Pro saw it in Device manager but nowhere else.
DC Unlocker also did not see it.
It was supposed to be unlocked!

Thankfully the seller is fully refunding me including return shipping.

So next I am getting a Huawei E583C direct from AliExpress in China unlocked, so hopefully that will work for me.

August 12, 2014
6:00 am
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RGM, I have a Novotel Mifi that I'm not using. Are you interested? I'm in Toronto.

P.S. It works.

August 12, 2014
6:11 am
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I would be if the price is right and more importantly that it is UNLOCKED to use a carrier other than Bell.
It would need to be able to operate on Rogers, SO and/or similar.
I too am in Toronto.
Rather than negotiate online can you send a PM please.

August 12, 2014
6:55 am
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Received PM but it does not open.Sent PM in reply.

August 12, 2014
10:25 am
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Can a moderator please explain why I can see the PM but it will not open for me.
Thx

August 12, 2014
11:58 am
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When you click on it, it usually open up at the bottom of the page.

August 12, 2014
3:35 pm
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This is all I get in the PM's, exactly as the posting above, NOTHING else.
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RGM, I have a Novotel Mifi that I'm not using. Are you interested? I'm in Toronto.

P.S. It works.

August 12, 2014
4:47 pm
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Might want to Peter (the owner of this site) know, or try using a different browser.