siam2007 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Sorry for this "Dummie"-question, but: are those portable-3G-Wifi-Spot-devices that TRUE and AIS sell everywhere LOCKED or can you use any SIM of any provider anywhere in the world with it ? Was considering to buy one, but I would need to be sure I can use it in Malaysia, Hong Kong, US and Ecuador or whereever.... and are those devices..... AHEMMMMM...... " self-explaining" ? so that an IT-Dummie can handle it ? is it as easy as "plug and Play" or do you need to make a lot of configuration-settings (which usually I fail to do as I am too stupid handling such devices....) certainly those devices do not come with an English manual, am I right ? Thanks to all the experts for advice..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I think this varies by device, service provider and specific promotion/plan. Phones cannot be locked here, by regulation. However, other devices like USB Aircards and MiFi devices can be sold locked. A colleague purchased a TrueMove H-branded MiFi device (ZTE MF65) which is locked to TrueMove H. It may be possible to unlocked these devices, but I always recommend purchasing the un-branded, un-locked OEM version, which should be easily sourced. Obviously branded devices, if heavily subsidized, will be less expensive. These devices are generally simple to use straight out of the box; most come with a fairly simply start up guide. Assuming you have a known good working SIM, and a device with WiFi and a browser you should be fine. You can winnow down your possible devices, then download the associated PDF to review the user's guide to get a feel for the complexity. http://smscaster.com/ebay/docs/ZTE%20MF65%20User%20Manual.pdf http://www.totalaircard.com/categories/3G-Router/3G-Mobile-MiFi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siam2007 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 yes it happened to be like that - those devices sold by TRUE or AIS are locked. Been at TRUE at Fortune Tower. But - it doesn't matter anyway at this moment, because as it seems THERE ARE NO 3G HOTSPOT DEVICES available ANYWHERE in the Kingdom at this moment ! Not at several TRUE stores, (sorry out of stock long time, Mister), and not at ANY other shop anywhere in Bangkok. Asked at about 20 shops at Fortune tower, where I bumped into a felt 3.7 Million "PowerPack" mobile chargers, but not even ONE SINGLE 3G HOTSPOT device could be found. Same at other smaller IT-places I went..... even at the LAZADA website, the latest Huawei-device is listed as "sold out", they only sell an outdated older model at a fantasy-price..... :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCor Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 <snip> But - it doesn't matter anyway at this moment, because as it seems THERE ARE NO 3G HOTSPOT DEVICES available ANYWHERE in the Kingdom at this moment ! <snip> Have you tried contacting invadeIT, a ThaiVisa sponsor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siam2007 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the hint. I have never heard about this company before. prices are around 15-20% above the usual price at onlinestores in Thailand. Maybe that is the reason why they still stock some articles that are sold out anywhere else. (Huawei E5220: lazada 1.449 THB, invadeIT 1.690 THB) Unlike Lazada, they only accept advance-payment by credit card paypal or bank-transfer. But I won't do any "advance payment" in Thailand for the time being. At Lazada, you have a "cash on delivery" option. very convenient. Pity this company's store is not at a place where most Farang reside such as Bangkok or Pattaya, instead it is in small HuaHin. A bit far to travel there from Bangkok ;-) Plus, I read on their website regarding their policies: " invadeIT will not accept any return or change of products in all cases." conclusion: I won't be their customer Edited March 21, 2014 by siam2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 http://www.totalaircard.com/categories/3G-Router/3G-Mobile-MiFi/ There are quite a few on-line air-card retailers. Most use payment on order, this seems normal here and millions of people utilize this process without problems. Make sure you purchase a unit which supports the 3G frequencies (850/2100) which your operator might use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siam2007 Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 went to COMMART at Suan Sirkihit Center yesterday, and the entire event was 100% VOID of any Huawei devices......... strange..... but HUAWEI seems to be almost non-existing in the kingdom, whereas in other countries, even in Europe, they dramatically increase their marketshare (in regard of Smartphones) I found one TP-Link 3G-Pocket-Hot-Spot device, but it was selling at 2.790 THB which honestly I did not want to spend. will wait until I am in Hong Kong early next month and buy there. For sure no shortage of HUAWEI devices there..... thanks all for the input..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siam2007 Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 after my unsuccessful visit of COMMART I intensified my google research and finally found something promising: http://www.totalaircard.com/categories/3G-Router/3G-Pocket-WiFi/ they are selling online, but have an outlet at PANTIP, usually a place I avoid, but in that case I will have to make an exception and endure the "U WANT PORN DVD?" - crooks. going there tomolo and will report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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