Speaking of yearly prices, when I saw how much it costs for a yearly subscription, I thought it was really expensive. Until I did a little calculation and found out that it's about on par or cheaper than the big 3 networks. Great video by the way. I just might consider this unit for myself.
UPDATE. I am blowing through data and I just use for work. No streaming. Also I have one or no bars most of the time and I live in a city. Disappointed. Wow. After watching your review I am purchasing the Solis 5G. Tired of queuing up at International airports waiting to buy a physical SIM. Thanks
solis is an unusual brand. a few years ago i got a 4g version (5g not available then) from a flight attendant in a plane during an international flight. as a prepaid wifi, i can confirm it connects to different providers depending on location. it was very convenient to have. my issue was spotty coverage in certain areas when compared to a country-specific hotspot, but it's dependent on the country's coverage and other factors. it required an app to configure but simple enough to use. unlike certain cell provider requirements, you don't need to give your identity to purchase one.
This is why Im susbscribed to your channel. You cover every niche thing with HDDs to Routers that other mainstream channels dont cover and in high detail and cover all questions I would ever have.
Thanks for your video! I used so much different travel modems from 3G to 5G in the past 15-20y but this one deserves more digging! Surprised by some negative comments on general usability.
Great video! You might consider looking at the Acer Enduro M3 because its this same device but it appears to be similarly priced with fewer software restrictions since it comes directly from Acer instead of through a Simo partnership. For example, I believe the Enduro M3 has the ability to change on/off Data Roaming, Sim Pin, and Network Mode (5G NR/4G) which the Solis 5G has disabled for some reason. It would be interesting to see what other restrictions Solis has enabled on their specific variant of the device.
Hi, I have a quick question. Is this network system is working in any country? Example if I travel to Africa now I don’t have a Sim if I purchase online unlimited data this will work or I have to buy a Sim? because I am really very sorry I’m confused exactly how it work? Let’s take an example if I buy this device and I buy a plan unlimited data this will work in in Dubai? Or in Africa, which is covered in this 135 countries? Please explain me if it’s possible, thanks
Enjoyed the well presented information. We are evaluating mobile routers for one of our clients and this satisfied all the basic requirements. One of the negatives here in the US: supposedly according to numerous recent Amazon reviews they no longer support the Verizon carrier. Another negative: the rapid consumption of data compared to the same tests using a mobile phone. Typical similar comments..."I use my phone hotspot 20GB & burn through it with a road map in 14-16 days. Using the same device with my Solis, I burn through 20GB in 2-3 days TOPS." Did you do an data consumption tests comparing Solis 5G to a cell phone. Ideally they should be similar, but many consumers said just turning on the device starts consuming data even if there is no external devices connected to the wifi of the Solis. Thumbs up & subscribed. Thank you!
My $200 samsung 5g phone have all the things I require and international roaming isn't my priority so this is my best option,as this phone & 5g sim is dedicated for data plus calling in emergencies,maps,hotspots,browser,games etc are add-ons ❤
So, I was a little uncertain. When you say the internal digital sim, is that just for use with their plan, or is this device capable of using a third party Esim?
I have a slightly off topic question regarding hotspot. I currently have broadband. But i recently found out that i could use my mobile hotspot for my roku streaming stick as well as other devices around the house. I'm just wondering if broadband is necessary if i can just hotspot them instead of paying for broadband. What would you do. if you dont mind me asking?
@@Softailgal I have been using my mobile hotspot for around a month now and for the most part it's been okay. There has been a fair amount of buffering but that was due to the amount of devices I had connected to my mobile hotspot at the time, and it did cut a few times. Also my phone is actually 4G but my mobile internet is 5G so this could also be a factor for my experience using the mobile hotspot.
This is Japan. I have unlimited 5g USIM in Japan, and I'm going to make a Wi-Fi signal with it and do irl streaming with GoPro. Is the upload speed good??
Failover but presumably no load balancing between the eSIM and SIM card? Have they indicated when they are going to release a WiFi 6E/7 (6ghz) version?
@@brunobergami6482 Less RF congestion on 6GHz in busy environments like trains, planes, hotels and city centres. I already have 6E/7 capable kit. All obvious points dude...
That's for super high client density.. like a basketball game. It has been tested multiple times that irl you will never see the benefits of wifi 6/6E/7 as a consumer. It's a marketing label on consumer hardware to justify prices. Personally owned prosumer level wifi6 hardware and mapped my whole house with stats and it's the same or worse than wifi5. They just need to sell something. @@poorlybuffalo555
And you wanna put that tech on a solution that usually manages 15 clients (software capped), not to mention this devices don't have MU-MIMO and not even SU-MIMO... it's like you want a Fiat 600 with a Lambo engine so you can go to buy eggs 2 blocks away, but FASTER. @@poorlybuffalo555
Just wondering by Mobile SIM you mean a service provider such as T-Mobile Sprint or AT&t Verizon? I am in the US and I'm just wondering how if I put one of these cards it will work?
Also the reason me asking this is because most providers here in America are locked up and won't allow any device that they haven't sold you or that doesn't work on their specific CDMA\GPRS signals(brands).
Could you give an example and put a Mobile SIM that will work inside of it it is $400 after all we are all trying to justify exactly what we are paying for. Thanks brother I know you're better at this than most and this will clarify for all of us really wondering.
It has a physical slot for one simcard. Any simcard will work as this sim slot doesn't lock to any particular provider. However, their virtual sim card feature is locked to Solis data plan only.
So...if it has a sim card slot, i can then put a sim in from my carrier here in Canada which is Rogers, and since i have an unlimited canada wide data plan that simply lowers my speed if i go over 20gb/mth, this thing would work whenever i go without a hitch? I stream our kids hockey games from the rink to the team Facebook page, but ot gors through my cell hotspot and it doesn't always get good reception in the rinks, but im wondering if this with its multiple antennas would be stronger and do the job better.... similar to the Netgear Nighthawk....? 🤔
I thought that too. The Netgear I was looking at is very expensive and it doesn't "bounce" between carriers. Well, in the US anyways. If I'm wrong, please correct me and point out where I should look.
$399 in the United States too expensive for me I use Visible $35 monthly and unlimited data and a fake iPhone along with a $49 TP Link travel router and it's better than hotel wifi 👍
these are great and all but having them completely supplant your home internet, at least for me, seems not really doable unless you have some way of getting a publicly routable IP from them.
That's a valid point, but I do know plenty of business that now run on mobile routers. With 5G coverage improving and the LTTE/SIM routers rising in both network and antenna quality components, they are getting pretty well established. Genuinely incredible example here - th-cam.com/video/i9_vQEG0ipo/w-d-xo.html
Hi, @NASCompares. I want to expand my NAS storage. Currently using 2x WD Red 4TB EFRX (5400/256mb/CMR/SATAIII/RAID 1). Looking for the relatively silent HDDs models. It is hard to select the model from the market. I want 2-3 HDD's 12-20 TB Each to replace my current setup. Merge them in RAID5 Or should I just buy additional 2-3 HDD 4TB WD RED EFRX (RAID5)? Please advise a couple of models. What models would you advise me to choose? Price/quality/reliability/noise? Without further claims from me if something goes wrong. Is 12/14/16/18/20 IronWolf Pro CMR HDDs good?
Thanks for your excellent review. You addressed exactly the problem the mobile worker experiences. This device is one step forward. A LAN port would help a lot. Step by step. As an Amsterdammer, I hope your visit to "our" city was fine. Best regards.
Coverage, dead spots.... Having a consistent experience. I think he mentioned it all in the video but I don't know if you were listening but not everything or everyone's plan is going to cover them everywhere they go. Maybe someone doesn't have a phone or maybe they wouldn't want to use their phone and they have other devices that they want to connect to the internet there's like a lot of reasons that it's going to be helpful.
So, the travelers might not need to purchase a sim card for their phones at all. I'm thinking you turn on the Solis hotspot, then put your phones in airplane mode and connect them to the hotspot wifi. You can even make and receive calls over wifi since many newer phones support that. Unlike your phone, the Solis hotspot connects to whichever network has the strongest signal. Their data doesn't expire.
Using phone as Hotspot kills battery (and processor power as it hosts bunch of devices), usually it's mostly more expensive too. One unique feature for this device is multi carrier support, more importantly it's done seamlessly. It must have contract with a whole lot of carriers, pretty amazing stuff. It makes even more sense if you need multiple devices connected, for family members, co-workers, etc., think of it as your home router "fly" with you all the time, with uninterrupted internet service wherever you go. The upside is intelligent service switch and rich feature, downside is the price tag (both device and data plan), all depends on how much people willing to pay for the convenience.
I had the same question. But traveling as a couple, we have 2 phones, plus laptops, tablets, etc. I've been using the Solis 4G in the US, and I'm looking forward to trying it out in Europe next month. It's going into my sling bag. I may eventually upgrade, but lots of areas don't have 5G yet.
Is an interesting products but far to give the security specs necessary for a business usage and that limits his usage cases. Btw, chill out: 99.99% of people don't needs a 1GB of 'emergency' data, and if you really need it you have other kind of devices (satellite etc).
you sir, have never arrived in a country that has language barrier public wifi, a cell phone/mobile that is not connecting and a dire need of Google Translate!
I acknowledge that you're British, but will you please stop calling the wifi device a rooter. I'm pretty sure no one roots these devices. I'd like to think that you've noticed the difference in spelling i.e. roUter.
Speaking of yearly prices, when I saw how much it costs for a yearly subscription, I thought it was really expensive. Until I did a little calculation and found out that it's about on par or cheaper than the big 3 networks. Great video by the way. I just might consider this unit for myself.
UPDATE. I am blowing through data and I just use for work. No streaming. Also I have one or no bars most of the time and I live in a city. Disappointed. Wow. After watching your review I am purchasing the Solis 5G. Tired of queuing up at International airports waiting to buy a physical SIM. Thanks
solis is an unusual brand. a few years ago i got a 4g version (5g not available then) from a flight attendant in a plane during an international flight.
as a prepaid wifi, i can confirm it connects to different providers depending on location. it was very convenient to have.
my issue was spotty coverage in certain areas when compared to a country-specific hotspot, but it's dependent on the country's coverage and other factors. it required an app to configure but simple enough to use. unlike certain cell provider requirements, you don't need to give your identity to purchase one.
This is why Im susbscribed to your channel. You cover every niche thing with HDDs to Routers that other mainstream channels dont cover and in high detail and cover all questions I would ever have.
Thanks for your video! I used so much different travel modems from 3G to 5G in the past 15-20y but this one deserves more digging! Surprised by some negative comments on general usability.
Yup, my home runs on a Sim Router - £15.00 a month and superb speeds.
Great video! You might consider looking at the Acer Enduro M3 because its this same device but it appears to be similarly priced with fewer software restrictions since it comes directly from Acer instead of through a Simo partnership. For example, I believe the Enduro M3 has the ability to change on/off Data Roaming, Sim Pin, and Network Mode (5G NR/4G) which the Solis 5G has disabled for some reason. It would be interesting to see what other restrictions Solis has enabled on their specific variant of the device.
Hi, I have a quick question. Is this network system is working in any country? Example if I travel to Africa now I don’t have a Sim if I purchase online unlimited data this will work or I have to buy a Sim? because I am really very sorry I’m confused exactly how it work?
Let’s take an example if I buy this device and I buy a plan unlimited data this will work in in Dubai? Or in Africa, which is covered in this 135 countries?
Please explain me if it’s possible, thanks
Enjoyed the well presented information. We are evaluating mobile routers for one of our clients and this satisfied all the basic requirements. One of the negatives here in the US: supposedly according to numerous recent Amazon reviews they no longer support the Verizon carrier.
Another negative: the rapid consumption of data compared to the same tests using a mobile phone. Typical similar comments..."I use my phone hotspot 20GB & burn through it with a road map in 14-16 days. Using the same device with my Solis, I burn through 20GB in 2-3 days TOPS."
Did you do an data consumption tests comparing Solis 5G to a cell phone. Ideally they should be similar, but many consumers said just turning on the device starts consuming data even if there is no external devices connected to the wifi of the Solis.
Thumbs up & subscribed. Thank you!
My $200 samsung 5g phone have all the things I require and international roaming isn't my priority so this is my best option,as this phone & 5g sim is dedicated for data plus calling in emergencies,maps,hotspots,browser,games etc are add-ons ❤
So, I was a little uncertain. When you say the internal digital sim, is that just for use with their plan, or is this device capable of using a third party Esim?
the digital internal sim is locked to their own Solis/Skyroam services, but the physical sim slot for a physic sim card is unlocked
I have a slightly off topic question regarding hotspot. I currently have broadband. But i recently found out that i could use my mobile hotspot for my roku streaming stick as well as other devices around the house. I'm just wondering if broadband is necessary if i can just hotspot them instead of paying for broadband. What would you do. if you dont mind me asking?
I have the same question. I have Gig speeds from cable provider but the price is now $120 month so not sure if 5G can replace that without buffering.
@@Softailgal I have been using my mobile hotspot for around a month now and for the most part it's been okay. There has been a fair amount of buffering but that was due to the amount of devices I had connected to my mobile hotspot at the time, and it did cut a few times. Also my phone is actually 4G but my mobile internet is 5G so this could also be a factor for my experience using the mobile hotspot.
@@Softailgali cut the cord on Att and now hot spot and saves me 50 bucks a month . No problem streaming Netflix or anything else .
This is Japan. I have unlimited 5g USIM in Japan, and I'm going to make a Wi-Fi signal with it and do irl streaming with GoPro. Is the upload speed good??
Failover but presumably no load balancing between the eSIM and SIM card? Have they indicated when they are going to release a WiFi 6E/7 (6ghz) version?
No load balancing, no. Also I would not expect any hardware upgrade on this for a few years yet..
Why you need 6E/7? It's a mobile hotspot dude, not a high performance, low latency, router..
@@brunobergami6482 Less RF congestion on 6GHz in busy environments like trains, planes, hotels and city centres. I already have 6E/7 capable kit. All obvious points dude...
That's for super high client density.. like a basketball game. It has been tested multiple times that irl you will never see the benefits of wifi 6/6E/7 as a consumer. It's a marketing label on consumer hardware to justify prices. Personally owned prosumer level wifi6 hardware and mapped my whole house with stats and it's the same or worse than wifi5. They just need to sell something. @@poorlybuffalo555
And you wanna put that tech on a solution that usually manages 15 clients (software capped), not to mention this devices don't have MU-MIMO and not even SU-MIMO... it's like you want a Fiat 600 with a Lambo engine so you can go to buy eggs 2 blocks away, but FASTER. @@poorlybuffalo555
Thereby or Therefore? I love your video. Just a tiny observation.
Just wondering by Mobile SIM you mean a service provider such as T-Mobile Sprint or AT&t Verizon? I am in the US and I'm just wondering how if I put one of these cards it will work?
Also the reason me asking this is because most providers here in America are locked up and won't allow any device that they haven't sold you or that doesn't work on their specific CDMA\GPRS signals(brands).
Could you give an example and put a Mobile SIM that will work inside of it it is $400 after all we are all trying to justify exactly what we are paying for. Thanks brother I know you're better at this than most and this will clarify for all of us really wondering.
It has a physical slot for one simcard. Any simcard will work as this sim slot doesn't lock to any particular provider. However, their virtual sim card feature is locked to Solis data plan only.
How much monthly? What the cheapest plan ?
Just checked Amazon and it's $399 USD
They seem to see discounts and offers pretty regular own their own site, but again, this will be expensive sadly
I would have gotten the 5G model if it was half the price, but, I went ahead and got the Solis Lite. @@nascompares
Can you compare it to the pokefi vs glocal me and solis?
So...if it has a sim card slot, i can then put a sim in from my carrier here in Canada which is Rogers, and since i have an unlimited canada wide data plan that simply lowers my speed if i go over 20gb/mth, this thing would work whenever i go without a hitch? I stream our kids hockey games from the rink to the team Facebook page, but ot gors through my cell hotspot and it doesn't always get good reception in the rinks, but im wondering if this with its multiple antennas would be stronger and do the job better.... similar to the Netgear Nighthawk....? 🤔
One thing that puts me off these, and you may ask WTF?! but an RJ45 port... its the 1-killer feature on the Netgear mobile routers.
I thought that too. The Netgear I was looking at is very expensive and it doesn't "bounce" between carriers. Well, in the US anyways. If I'm wrong, please correct me and point out where I should look.
Hi bro
I need for this router so what can I do. Living in India.
$399 in the United States too expensive for me I use Visible $35 monthly and unlimited data and a fake iPhone along with a $49 TP Link travel router and it's better than hotel wifi 👍
What you just pay for a monthly phone service through Visible and have mobile Internet connection
these are great and all but having them completely supplant your home internet, at least for me, seems not really doable unless you have some way of getting a publicly routable IP from them.
That's a valid point, but I do know plenty of business that now run on mobile routers. With 5G coverage improving and the LTTE/SIM routers rising in both network and antenna quality components, they are getting pretty well established. Genuinely incredible example here - th-cam.com/video/i9_vQEG0ipo/w-d-xo.html
Hi, @NASCompares. I want to expand my NAS storage. Currently using 2x WD Red 4TB EFRX (5400/256mb/CMR/SATAIII/RAID 1).
Looking for the relatively silent HDDs models. It is hard to select the model from the market.
I want 2-3 HDD's 12-20 TB Each to replace my current setup. Merge them in RAID5
Or should I just buy additional 2-3 HDD 4TB WD RED EFRX (RAID5)?
Please advise a couple of models. What models would you advise me to choose? Price/quality/reliability/noise? Without further claims from me if something goes wrong.
Is 12/14/16/18/20 IronWolf Pro CMR HDDs good?
Thanks for your excellent review.
You addressed exactly the problem the mobile worker experiences.
This device is one step forward. A LAN port would help a lot. Step by step.
As an Amsterdammer, I hope your visit to "our" city was fine. Best regards.
Maybe I overlooked it but you linked all of the routers except this one…. The Solis
WELL SPOTTED! Thanks for the heads up, added now. At least you know it's not a sponsored video post lol
I still don’t get what a travel router is for when a phone’s hotspot most of the time does the same job. What more does it offer?
Coverage, dead spots.... Having a consistent experience. I think he mentioned it all in the video but I don't know if you were listening but not everything or everyone's plan is going to cover them everywhere they go.
Maybe someone doesn't have a phone or maybe they wouldn't want to use their phone and they have other devices that they want to connect to the internet there's like a lot of reasons that it's going to be helpful.
Separate battery especially if you are using the hotspot for longer periods. You avoid draining your phone’s battery while traveling.
So, the travelers might not need to purchase a sim card for their phones at all. I'm thinking you turn on the Solis hotspot, then put your phones in airplane mode and connect them to the hotspot wifi. You can even make and receive calls over wifi since many newer phones support that. Unlike your phone, the Solis hotspot connects to whichever network has the strongest signal. Their data doesn't expire.
Using phone as Hotspot kills battery (and processor power as it hosts bunch of devices), usually it's mostly more expensive too.
One unique feature for this device is multi carrier support, more importantly it's done seamlessly. It must have contract with a whole lot of carriers, pretty amazing stuff.
It makes even more sense if you need multiple devices connected, for family members, co-workers, etc., think of it as your home router "fly" with you all the time, with uninterrupted internet service wherever you go.
The upside is intelligent service switch and rich feature, downside is the price tag (both device and data plan), all depends on how much people willing to pay for the convenience.
Am looking something similar but with Ethernet output
Isn't it just simpler to use an eSIM like Airalo on your phone?
I had the same question. But traveling as a couple, we have 2 phones, plus laptops, tablets, etc. I've been using the Solis 4G in the US, and I'm looking forward to trying it out in Europe next month. It's going into my sling bag. I may eventually upgrade, but lots of areas don't have 5G yet.
hhow r u?- Nascompares- splendid footage~have a great day~)
Thanks man!
Wow Not available already. Pity they only sell US and Canada on the Solis site
It’s sold in the uk as the Acer M3
Too bad I didn't know of your visit, would have loved to entertained you!
Interesting but over $600 Australian "micro pesos"
OUCH!
I don’t know where he is seeing the data plan, it is like $79 even to use it in America
Eh?
Try again. There’s multiple option on the Solis website, both prepaid and subscriptions.
I have unlimited data on my iPhone from Three. Unlimited Tethering too. I use it all the time when away from home.
Don't forget that fair usage policy. I've tried ALOT of sim data 'umlimited 5G' over the last 2 years. Only the O2 one has been consistent
Same as Acer Enduro M3
Not available in the US.
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Device too expensive - data plans too expensive - skip this thing buddies - not a good choice
Is an interesting products but far to give the security specs necessary for a business usage and that limits his usage cases.
Btw, chill out: 99.99% of people don't needs a 1GB of 'emergency' data, and if you really need it you have other kind of devices (satellite etc).
you sir, have never arrived in a country that has language barrier public wifi, a cell phone/mobile that is not connecting and a dire need of Google Translate!
Rooter.
Hahahahaha!
Brussels, not even 3G.
Muahahahahaha
ahhh... but have you tried the chocolate, or the fries?
Get to the point
I acknowledge that you're British, but will you please stop calling the wifi device a rooter. I'm pretty sure no one roots these devices. I'd like to think that you've noticed the difference in spelling i.e. roUter.
Please read the following statement from my client: "I got my kicks on Route 66"
So a crap product. Thanks.
solis 5g mifi hotspot are ready stock