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by bvwelch
Fri Oct 21, 2022 4:10 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: Simple Mobile sim kit and old iphone TFW Verizon not T-Mobile
Replies: 1
Views: 1863

Simple Mobile sim kit and old iphone TFW Verizon not T-Mobile

Greetings, Having been encouraged several times to try out T-Mobile, and not finding an actual T-Mobile sim kit locally, I grabbed a green simple mobile kit and matching $25 plan. I was surprised when I put it in my old iphone6, that it comes up with TFW. Worse, I seem to be trottled to 128K or some...
by bvwelch
Sun Mar 21, 2021 7:08 pm
Forum: Firmware
Topic: OpenWRT vs GoldenOrb
Replies: 2
Views: 8387

Re: OpenWRT vs GoldenOrb

I have used openwrt for a long time but am also just getting started with LTE and GoldenOrb. My take is if you just want to tether a phone, openwrt is fine -- works for me. But if you want to connect an LTE modem directly (instead of a phone), the GoldenOrb has more extensive support for various LTE...
by bvwelch
Wed Mar 17, 2021 9:10 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: Cricket Simply Data Plan with LTE Router
Replies: 18
Views: 12097

Re: Cricket Simply Data Plan with LTE Router

my iphone6 is old and might already be unlocked ( bought it years ago at a verizon store but paid for it up front). But i depend on it for my day job and not sure if i want to risk having any trouble with it. i will check out the other phones you mentioned thank you.
by bvwelch
Wed Mar 17, 2021 7:15 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: Cricket Simply Data Plan with LTE Router
Replies: 18
Views: 12097

Re: Cricket Simply Data Plan with LTE Router

thank you for your reply -- can you recommend an unlocked phone that isn't expensive? thank you
by bvwelch
Thu Mar 04, 2021 10:24 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Since ATT/Cricket have purged their IMEI database, can you check?
Replies: 11
Views: 6951

Re: Since ATT/Cricket have purged their IMEI database, can you check?

Sadly my EC25 from The Wireless Haven is now showing as incompatible at cricket. But when I purchased it late last year, I chose cricket since at that time, the EC25 was compatible with cricket, but incompatible with verizon. For various reasons i haven't actually used my router/ec25 recently. Maybe...
by bvwelch
Tue Feb 09, 2021 7:32 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: Cricket Simply Data Plan with LTE Router
Replies: 18
Views: 12097

Re: Cricket Simply Data Plan with LTE Router

Greetings, I had this setup working previously, but lately I can't get connected to cricket, and after reading above posts, I re-checked my EC25AF and now cricket says is not compatible?? How I can tell if the issue is cricket, or some software or hardware problem on my end? The usb enclosure and mo...
by bvwelch
Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:47 am
Forum: GL.iNet
Topic: Gl.inet wifi routers
Replies: 5
Views: 5063

Re: Gl.inet wifi routers

Yes, I have used their routers -- inexpensive yet reliable.
by bvwelch
Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:03 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Cricket rejected my MOFI 4500
Replies: 6
Views: 7965

Re: Cricket rejected my MOFI 4500

I bought, from The Wireless Haven, the external usb enclosure and the quectel EC25. Typing its number into Crickets boyd compatibilty web page said it was compatible, so I bought the universal cricket sim card at local Walmart store. I then called the cricket phone number and (based on helpful advic...
by bvwelch
Sat Nov 14, 2020 11:20 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: Cricket Simply Data Plan with LTE Router
Replies: 18
Views: 12097

Re: Cricket Simply Data Plan with LTE Router

Here is what I see so far. I haven't deciphered it yet tho. AT+QENG="servingcell" +QENG: "servingcell","NOCONN","LTE","FDD",310,410,36D1408,33,1100,2,5,5,3C89,-102,-15,-66,16,- OK AT+QENG="neighbourcell" +QENG: "neighbourcell intra&quo...
by bvwelch
Sat Nov 07, 2020 3:56 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: Cricket Simply Data Plan with LTE Router
Replies: 18
Views: 12097

Re: Cricket Simply Data Plan with LTE Router

I installed GO firmware (gl-ar750s-GO2020-03-01.zip) on a gl inet 'slate' and used the The Wireless Haven external pcie / usb adapter and EC25-AF also from The Wireless Haven. I think everything is working but I am not sure which bands are available and what the various GO info screens about bands a...
by bvwelch
Wed Nov 04, 2020 9:36 am
Forum: Towers, Frequencies and Bands
Topic: add lte router to existing verizon plan, or something else
Replies: 15
Views: 10863

Re: add lte router to existing verizon plan, or something else

thanks for all of the great info -- after further study, I've ordered the external usb-pci.e enclosure and the EC25AF. I already have a few routers running openwrt that are on the GO firmware list. I will likely have questions, but probably should move them to a better place on this forum? For examp...
by bvwelch
Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:32 am
Forum: Towers, Frequencies and Bands
Topic: add lte router to existing verizon plan, or something else
Replies: 15
Views: 10863

Re: add lte router to existing verizon plan, or something else

It is good to hear success story about EP06A and ATT

But I noticed the EM06-A -- is it an improvement over the EP0A? And what about power/current for each? Is a hefty power supply recommended? thank you.
by bvwelch
Sat Oct 31, 2020 3:20 pm
Forum: Towers, Frequencies and Bands
Topic: add lte router to existing verizon plan, or something else
Replies: 15
Views: 10863

Re: add lte router to existing verizon plan, or something else

I think I will go with the NEXQ6GO-U and the EP06A modem. And try Cricket, and if that doesnt work out, try adding the router to my existing verizon plan.

I dont know if they would be willing to install the modem and snap in those antennas, but it sure would be great.
by bvwelch
Fri Oct 30, 2020 3:20 pm
Forum: Towers, Frequencies and Bands
Topic: add lte router to existing verizon plan, or something else
Replies: 15
Views: 10863

Re: add lte router to existing verizon plan, or something else

About the Cricket -- I presume a modem from Fixlte would be compatible, such as a sierra wireless or quectel.

thanks.
by bvwelch
Fri Oct 30, 2020 12:36 pm
Forum: Towers, Frequencies and Bands
Topic: add lte router to existing verizon plan, or something else
Replies: 15
Views: 10863

Re: add lte router to existing verizon plan, or something else

Thank you for your help. My use case is for a cabin, sort of a 2nd home office these days. I would like a permanent solution, that I can attach alarm system, etc. I think my data usage may only be 100 Mbytes per day or so -- I am still collecting/monitoring my usage. yes my old iphone6 as a hotspot ...
by bvwelch
Fri Oct 30, 2020 8:02 am
Forum: Towers, Frequencies and Bands
Topic: add lte router to existing verizon plan, or something else
Replies: 15
Views: 10863

add lte router to existing verizon plan, or something else

Greetings, I want an lte router instead of using my iphone as a hotspot. i have an existing verizon plan, and i presumed i could simply add the new lte router to my existing plan, (one from The Wireless Haven instead of a jetpack). But after reading here, I am wondering if I will have trouble with t...

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