5.0 out of 5 stars Best value for MiFi/laptop 4G/LTE use on the road

F. · 8 November 2016

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } Note: the new 24GB version is probably the best value right now, 2x more data for about the same cost - and lasts 2 years!!! Is there anything cheaper (just over 1 quid per month)!If you are regularly on-the-road and you need to use Internet on your laptop - rather than depend on various WiFi points, having your own LTE link is preferable. While most Cloud/FON/hotels/cafes/etc. connections do work - they are generally open/un-ecrypted and sometimes a hassle.For 2 quid (or so) a month - it is a joy to just connect directly and - 'boom' - you are on the Internet! Of course, nothing stops you to use a WiFi point instead, but if you need it - it is there. I used it first in a MiFi (EE-branded unlocked Osprey) then laptop with LTE connection in towns every time.I also used abroad (Europe) roaming at no cost with decent performance - naturally 3G+ only (not LTE). But I don't think any other UK providers provide free LTE roaming abroad. Still it saves you buying a local data SIM which may be problematic sometimes even in towns.It is particularly nice if your laptop/tablet/etc. has WWAN already installed (or WWAN option possible) - just insert the SIM and there you go. No registration required - great - and you can keep track of data left on 'My 3 Home -> Data Allowance'. It seems to update in almost real-time.If you only use it sparingly, it lasts 12 months, but if you really need to use it all in 1 month (e.g. moving house) then you can. Not particularly cheap - but still cheaper than a contract and any silly data deals are usually short-period (e.g. 100GB EE, etc.) so not really a fair comparison.

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful abroad if you do not have access to the internet.

P. · 19 October 2017

We use this in a Huwaei personal data hotspot device both in the UK and in France . The data card lasts one year from activation so covers all our holidays. It is only used to check emails and to look for information on the internet, we do not use it for gaming or streaming anything as this would use it up too quickly. We had a problem activating our second card as it is not used in a phone but we called 3 customer helpline who sorted ot out for us , they had to phone us back and were happy to do so even thouh our mobile phones are not with 3 . It does depend on where you are for the connection, the village we visit in France is notorious for any type of signal so sometimes we do have to go outside or move to another location that is less built up before it will connect. We like it because it does not tie you in to a rolling contract.

4.0 out of 5 stars Changed my mind - it's worth buying

F. · 23 March 2017

Update: 26/4/2017I've completely changed my mind on this item. As I've been in Berlin for the last 3 weeks, the SIM performance (using the E-Plus operator in Berlin) has been just fine, ranging from 1.5 MB/sec to 16 MB/sec but with an average of 2.5 MB/s. This is perfectly acceptable for on the go internet and I can definitely recommend it.Please read my original review after I got the SIM and used in in Dublin,Ireland where the performance was terrible (and I tried it in many places).Overall I'm happy with this SIM but I would caution that depending where you travel the performance may vary a lot.My Original review - 1 star:I bought two of these for my upcoming trip to Berlin. They are supposed to work in 42 countries so I thought I'd try it out in my home city, Dublin, Ireland, first.I was using it in my TP-Link 4G mifi.The best download speed I could get was 0.5 MB/s, and I tried it in lots of places.In comparison, I tested the speed of my Three (Ireland) 4G sim in my iPhone and I mostly achieved more that 20MB/s download (40 times faster!!!)This is SIM is absolutely useless - a complete waste of money and it really should have a warning that the speed is VERY slowI'll try again when I'm in Berlin in 2 week's time (and I'll update this review then), but on the results so far, I recommend you don't waste your money

5.0 out of 5 stars Good value

M. · 17 September 2024

My prepaid phone had a sim for voice only as the data side didn’t respond so a this data sim for 12 months works well together . Only get 5g across the river Exe . As soon as I reach Exeter it’s either LTE or 4g till I reach exmouth.

5.0 out of 5 stars Three 3 12 gb " internet with legs " SIM card highly recommended

D.C. · 31 March 2017

I don't normally write reviews but I thought this might help you decide on your purchase. I bought a 3 12g data sim last year to use when internet isn't available in countries with threes feel at home partnership for when I'm out and about. Thie sim costs £30 in the 3 shop, so it's cheaper to buy on Bolo. I couldn't believe how easy it was to activate and how long 12 gb can last over the period of 12 months before it is deactivated. My sim's 12 months life , runs out at the end of May and I still have 5gb left as we speak. You can also use it as a Bluetooth hotspot so others can use it via your iPad etc. Im definitely going to buy another in May. The 12 months starts from the day you activate the sim , not the day you buy it. Highly recommended.

1.0 out of 5 stars Would not work

M.S. · 17 February 2025

Have used these before when going abroad but this one would not work in Canary Isles or Madiera despite usng it in UK before my trip.

So far it workd as advertised

E.G. · 2 August 2019

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } I bought this card to use in the US and in Europe. Its suppose to be good for an entire 365 days so we shall see if it lasts until August 1, 2020 (if I use data sparingly)1. Easy to install. I just popped in the new sim card. Turned on data roaming and in a few seconds I was getting data in the US.I have been using it for 2 days now and it is working flawlessly.2. I tested out its hotspot capability and my wifes samsung was able to link to my hotspot. So that works too.I will report back and let you know how it performs in the long run...and on my multi country trip to EuropeUpdate. The sim worked flawlessly in the US during the 2 weeks I was there. Once in a while i had to restart my phone to wake it up.Update. I arrived in Germany. I RESTARTED my phone, turned mobile data ON and turned Roaming ON..and I got connected. So far so good.(Update)I am now in Italy and the sim is working although not in every spot. Seems like some of the more remote places like up in the mountains while hiking..no data. But in the city no problems. I stopped into a vodaphone store to price compare. They had a deal...2 sim cards...ONLY ONE month service...lots of data...60 euros. A LOT MORE EXPENSIVE!!! (Of course they are in ludington phone calls which this card does not)(Update) I am in Switzerland and still am getting decent connections in the towns and cities. Forget about signal if you are hiking in the hills or away from towns. It works well enough to watch a YouTube movie. I'm using it mainly for Google maps to find train/bus connections and to Google tourist attractions for info and to message my wife if we ever get sepatatedSo far so good.(Update) works in Metz France. Poor connection outside city In remote rural areas. When I pass the border into a new country I keep getting text messages saying I have a maximum of 15 gigs of data with this sim. Not the 12 gigs advertised. Not sure which is correct(Update.) Working in Luxembourg and Begium. In Luxembourg ORANGE STORES were selling data only sim cards...9€ for 5 gigs for 30 days. So a little better deal than this simBut in Belgium ORANGE was 15 euro for 4 gigs plus 4000sms and 50 mins of calling. So ORANGE was a better dealWorks well in AmsterdamWorks throughout SpainUPDATE OCT 4, 2021Going to Europe again so I bought this same 365 day card..12 gigs of data.I tested it in the USAI shut off my Samsung.Removed my old simInserted the new sim I just got.Turned my phone back onMade sure mobile data was onAndIT CONNECTED RIGHT AWAY.So far so goodIf it works as well as it did in Europe as it did 2 years ago, I won't have to keep buying sim cards at the end of every month in EU.This card is suppose to be good for One whole Year (total if 12-15 gigs)So if i just use it for maps and sending messages. I should not run out of data even if I am in the EU for 4 monthsUPDATE DEC. 6, 2021Just retuened from 2 months in Europe using my newly purchsed sim. I visited 3 countries..Greece, Italy and France and this sim worked like a charm in each country. As soon as the plane landed it texted me to let me know it had switched countries. Its not alwauys fast and occasionally in remote parts of Sicily the connection was poor to none... but it allowed me to buy train tickets, use google maps and google tourist attractions on the go.Now to see how long it will last. Too bad it doesnt work in Thailand which is where I am headed in a monthL9ving it

I'm giving thus full blown stars bc 2 EZ

E.E. · 11 May 2022

I loved that you can buy it, hold on to it for a while, stick it in when in the vicinity of UK ip space and it just works while in UK. Have to come back here to Germany it still just works with the UK number associated with SIM. If this sim works while I travel thru Europe to other places it might be the most valuable overlooked option available. So nice not needing customer service, take tons of selfies or give a scammed wet dream job all your info just to have a backup sim when you travel primarily for directions and built in apps. No clue if the service is the best everywhere though so I may have gotten ahead of myself because of ease of setup and quality data I'm using to write this very review! Recommend over locamobel or Vodafone so far.

16か国、全く問題なし

富. · 18 October 2017

・Android(ASUS) / iPhoneにて使用・わしは1か月のヨーロッパ旅行で以下の国やエリアに行ったが、設定も楽で、速さもストレスなく問題なく使用できました。もちろん多少電波が弱いところはあるけど、フィンランドの田舎で山奥の家の中や、国境の何もないところや山間部くらいで、概ねつながっている状態でした。・対応エリアはサイトが見づらいのはさておき、記載の通りで、対応外の国(ベラルーシ、ボスニア・ヘルツェゴビナ、セルビア)に入国したときは、SMS通知は来るもののネットはつながりはしません。・むちゃくちゃ安くはないんでしょうが、わしのように多めの複数カ国を回るならおすすめ！- デンマーク(コペンハーゲン)- ノルウェー(オスロ、フロム)- スウェーデン(マルメ、ストックホルム)- フィンランド(トゥルク、ウーシカウプンキ、ピュハマー、ヘルシンキ)- エストニア(タリン)- ラトビア(リガ)- リトアニア(シャウレイ、トラカイ、ヴィリニュス)- ポーランド(クラクフ、オシフィエンチム)- チェコ(キヨフ、プラハ)- スロバキア(ブラチスラバ)- ハンガリー(ブダペスト)- フランス(パリ)- ルクセンブルク(ルクセンブルク)- ベルギー(ブリュッセル)- オランダ(ドルトレヒト、アムステルダム)- ドイツ(ケルン、ベルリン)*( )内は主に滞在したエリア

The sim card doesn't work.

F. · 2 November 2022

The sim card doesn't work. I needed tech support to activate it and now, it shows 0$ credit so it's useless on my trip. I've had numerous exchange with the vender. Waiting on a fix

Géniale !

M. · 29 November 2016

Cette carte est vraiment génial. Elle fonctionne parfaitement et en plus sa fait plus de 3 mois que je suis h24 sur internet et je possède toujours du forfait. Je la recommande entièrement surtout pour son prix. Lorsqu'on est à l'étranger c'est vraiment le top. Seul hic c'est qu'on ne peux pas appeller Ni envoyer de sms