Can I change SIM card in a router

[womble8350]

I have a a router with a 3sim card in for the home broadband. The service has dropped to nothing. So I was wondering if I could just change the sim in that router. Eg could I go get a 02 sim and just pop it in?.

 

[bobk]

Stick it in and find out
I've put different sims from the same company with no issues

 

[womble8350]

Yes was thinking that but if I need a new router I could do with getting it ordered ASAP as oh cant manage to get her work done as broadband is so bad.

 

[bobk]

Yes was thinking that but if I need a new router I could do with getting it ordered ASAP as oh cant manage to get her work done as broadband is so bad.

What's the phone hotspot like ? you need the best provider for your area , not the cheapest

 

[steveR]

I have a a router with a 3sim card in for the home broadband. The service has dropped to nothing. So I was wondering if I could just change the sim in that router. Eg could I go get a 02 sim and just pop it in?.

Plenty of SIMs available on eBay or local shops that will allow you to suss the signal and if your router is locked... How did you aquire the Router?

 

[steveR]

What's the phone hotspot like ? you need the best provider for your area , not the cheapest

True! But the OP wanted to know if his Router would take a SIM from another provider...

 

[Courier]

Maybe ask "3" why the service level has been compromised ? They are upgrading to 5G quickly in many areas and it may be a blip ?

How about using the "hotspot" facility on a phone as a temporary measure - I did that for my wifes laptop with an HTC phone about 10 years ago in "The bay of Plenty". My current iPhone SE has a similar facility.

 

[Kidds]

Depends if it is unlocked or not. Just changed from Three to Giffgaff on mine, much better

 

[bobk]

True! But the OP wanted to know if his Router would take a SIM from another provider...

The answer to that is no ,

 

[womble8350]

The router came from 3 with the deal. Currently using her phone as a hot spot but the extra data is a bit pricey! Trying to upgrade her contract currently as o2 offering unlimited data at the mo on one tariff.

 

[steveR]

The answer to that is no ,

Depends on his Router.... mine will take a SIM from anyone.

 

[steveR]

The router came from 3 with the deal. Currently using her phone as a hot spot but the extra data is a bit pricey! Trying to upgrade her contract currently as o2 offering unlimited data at the mo on one tariff.

Pop her O2 sim card in and see??

 

[bobk]

Depends on his Router.... mine will take a SIM from anyone.

Correct , I assumed incorrectly it was a 3 router

 

[womble8350]

Update. Put my SIM card in and it’s working! Thanks guys peace has been reinstated! Just hope my data allowance holds out for her to finish