Edge modem advice please.

[SamSipEt]

A friend just gave me an old SOLOMON SEGM-520 EDGE Modem so that I can have internet access when wandering around the country but I have no idea (neither does he because he hasn't used to for a few years) if it is still worth using and what SIM card / package would be best for unlimited access mainly in Bangkok but potentially anywhere in the country.

Any help and advice would be great. Thanks in advance

[RichCor]

Solomon SEGM-520 (USB EDGE Modem)

Frequency: Quad Band GSM 900/1800 MHz GSM 850/1900 MHz
GPRS Class: 10
Connector: USB 2.0
Dimension: 109.3 x 42.7 x 17.7 mm
Weight: 42 g
OS Support: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP

This product is obsolete

While you 'could' possible still use this old EDGE Network device, a New USB 3G Data stick would be inexpensive to purchase and offer higher access speeds.

[SamSipEt]

Thanks for the reply RichCor and I'll look around for the suggested USB 3G Data stick.

As you probably spotted I am totally ignorant about this subject

I have tried to look at the offers by the various supplies TOT, 3BB etc but I'm not sure what is the best offer for unlimited access.

[RichCor]

Hopefully others will be along to add more constructive advice.

Being a Cheap Charlie when travelling I only subscribe to the 99฿ 3BB WiFi Data as an add-on to AIS (or 3BB) that allowed Unlimited Internet when in range, 10-100 Mbps Wifi speeds on two networks of AIS WiFi and 3BB Wifi than 60,000 hotspots nationwide.

If you want or need an always-on connection or something more convenient to connect to from inside a hotel room or restaurant then a then 3G/EDGE mobile Data Package may be more practical.

You might also want to peruse the info in What Works Where? 2G / 3G Coverage Maps Thailand. in the main "Internet, computers, communication, technology forum". Though started in 2012, that thread still hold some good information on Mobile -- with later posts discussing the national move to 2100 MHz.

If you have any new questions on 3G USB Sticks, feel free to create a new thread and new topic question either here in Mobile, or in the better covered main Internet, Computer, Communication forum where way more than a few people hang out.

[lomatopo]

You can buy a non-branded 3G USB aircard for less than 1,000 baht. These also fall-back to 2G.

http://www.totalaircard.com/

The OP's device might only work on DTAC's GSM 1800 network, or AIS's old GSM 900 network. EDGE speeds here average ~ 200 Kbps.

With a better understanding of the OP's mobile data requirements and budget a more focused recommendation might follow.

[SamSipEt]

Thank you both for your helpful replies

I'll rummage around and see what I can find and then possible open a new thread as suggested.