THIS Offers The CHEAPEST Internet Out There! | Spitz X750v2 Review & Setup
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The Spitz X750 router: amzn.to/3OVaikz
Answering Your Questions (Updated 12/2023): th-cam.com/video/pHZ6Czu3z7c/w-d-xo.html
Original Video: th-cam.com/video/6a_f0ZGfAXk/w-d-xo.html
Even faster with 5G: th-cam.com/video/MTMmWByFUI0/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the fantastic viodeos. One should note, that it is not that simple to get a Sim-card with unlimited data. Some of them have throttling to 64 Kbps (say UltraMobile) making using the Internet impossible, unless you need to access email or ssh a server via terminal. I am testing Mint Unlimited now. US Mobile 100GB plan looks OK, and, as I have heard, throttles data to 1-2 Mbps.
how much wifi hotspot does you T'mobile plan give you per month? some limit wifi hotspot.. i know that even if the service provider limits.. there is ways around it or that this device does not trigger the service provider seeing what your doing as creating a wifi hotspot??
I am hoping you can share some ideas of options for unlimited cheap high speed cell data for people that don't have families that have multiple lines and can add the additional unlimited data phone line for $10. .. I am thinking that i could probably get by with 150-250 gb comfortably.. but I have not really measured how much data i use on my home internet. I am just one person and stream some movies and download some movies do some web browsing.. and use VR to play.. I am not quite sure how much data my vr head set uses I would guess it is the equivlent of data used for streaming video or maybe making a zoom call? because some data is being uploaded as well as mic data from the headset. But i can't see that being a huge amount.
@CozyLivingMachine does it have ports for an antenna, or would I have to open it up?
I watched your original video on your internet setup and purchased the router you use and set TTL to 64. Added a T-Mobile SIM card and was up and running. I thank you everyday. I am on T-Mobile's Magenta Max 55+ plan and pay $135 per month for 3 lines. They gave me a 4th line for free, not sure why, but I used that in the router. My plan also gives me Unlimited Premium Data so I am never throttled. One month I actually used more than 1 terabyte of data while traveling in the RV and was never slowed down. They claim the price I pay is guarenteed for life. We'll see if that holds true. Thanks again for putting this information out there. Oh, and they also give me free Netflix!
That is awesome!! I would say that's pretty dang affordable overall, especially compared to some of the alternatives. Very cool, and I'm glad sharing this info helped out! Also, a terabyte of data in a month! I'm going to have to try to beat that... 😂
How was TMobile reception in the Spitz? Do you need a cell booster?
@@M4K9G22 I do have a WeBoost installed in the RV. Reception has been fine so far.
Hmm, wonder if this is still offered as I'm 55+. My current plan is throttling me often ... will look.
@@CozyLivingMachineDoesn't T Mobil know it's a hot spot device from the IMEI # you provide when activating the sim card ? How do you get around this issue when ordering a sim card if possible ?
Thx for the video
thank you thank you! I needed the 'for Dummies' version :)
Hello, I am on a farm and can only get hugesnet which is terrible and expensive. If I need more speed I have to buy blocks of time which they call tokens. This makes the price skyrocket. If I could use this it would really be super! I use Pure Talk, which a lot of people haven't heard of. Thanks for your input, Kendal.
I just HAVE TO thank you for this. I follow 3 or 4 RV groups on Facebook and the question "what do you use for Internet?" is asked DAILY and sometimes more often, and I have never seen this suggestion. I bought the X750V2 and set TTL to 64 as suggested, and I plugged in the SIM card from a spare phone on an unused line -- it seems to work just fine! Like you, I have an ancient T-mobile account -- in 2017 I think, and again in 2020, they offered a free additional line, which I still have but had never used. It fired right up.
That's so awesome. I want to pull my hair out whenever I see these forums and see that exact deal. I shared a link to my videos on the topic and people saw it as an advertisement somehow, so I quit sharing. I'm just glad you gave it a shot for yourself and it's working out great for you. Plus it's using a free line, hard to beat that price! Thanks for the update, I'm glad I could help!
Nice production in teaching us dimwits! If a cell phone has poor signal strength, would this item work due to its big antennas?
Thanks! The signal will definitely be slightly better, but not a huge amount. I've found that it's only a slight improvement over my phone!
Thanks for your additional video. Makes it really easy to understand. Thanks!
I just bought it after watching your videos, it worked pretty well the first two days, but now it keep saying (no internet connection), I turned off the device and turn it back on and still have same issue. When i took out the sim card and tried the internet on my phone, it worked perfectly fine. Where do you think the issue????
Oh I've had this issue too! Go ahead and update the router, then reset it. Then set up the SIM again with the carrier info and TTL 64!
@@CozyLivingMachine omg you are the best!!!!!!!!!!! it worked!Thanks
@jonalizaweskara3228 enjoy!! 😊
Thank you for your extra effort. I'm not interested in multiple lines, etc. etc. however, so I'm still not hearing or it wasn't clear weather I can just get the primary one line for the $50 a month, and instead of the phone, pop it into the router. Also, my phone won't take an e-sim so I will have to maybe go into the office with the phone. If that's the case, can I then take it out of the phone and put it in the router, after it has been activated in the phone.
Thanks man!!! It works great!!!
For taking the time to do the video
Glad it helped. enjoy!! 😎
I appreciate you clarifying the "$10 internet" from your previous video several months back. You glossed over the $10 bit and spent most of the time talking about the router. I have tmoible but not enough lines to qualify for that. I have a single line for $65 as my phone. I think that includes 45 gigs of hot spot or something like that. My "main" internet is a Franklin T9 and Tmobile's 4G 100 gigs/mo for $50. I'm not mobile but where I live has pretty limited internet options. I am fairly happy with this setup (based on available options) but your talk on the Spitz device makes me wonder if I could speed things up a bit with that. From what I am seeing in the menus as well as google search - seems like you can't change the TTL setting in a T9 except by using a script. No menu option.
I haven't used openwrt in a few years, but i recall there's a menu setting for accessing a command line prompt. From there you can enter command line instructions just as if you were using SSH to the device, so you can do it all via the web interface. It does require a certain amount of basic Unix knowledge though.
Wonder how that compares to T-Mobile home Internet at $50 a month for 5g and 4g data. I had it when it was only 4g and it was ok but with the new 5g/4g router it's way faster probably twice as fast. Never thought it would be that much faster. It's also does not experience outages much at all. Overall not too shabby. I know it sucks for some it all depends on several factors the only way to really be sure is try it. I believe they have a 7 day trial period where you can back out. Not sure on the details.
On 6/20/23, I visited my local AT&T store with my X750v2 to add line to account and pickup SIM card. After locating IMEI number from device admin panel AT&T said this is a 3G/4G device--correct. When AT&T customer service entered IMEI number they said it is obsolete. He said they would not activate anything that touches 3G. I returned X750v2 to Amazon. Ordered and received X3000 5G NR. On the way back to AT&T to obtain SIM card for this device.
Because it's GSM/LTE/5G, if they give you any trouble at all, I'd suggest just adding a line, grabbing the SIM and letting them know you'll put it into an unlocked device at a later time. There's no reason that they need your IMEI, thankfully! They will likely automatically deny any device like these which is "unapproved" because it's not a cell phone.
any updates did it work?
Would this work on a older 2018 metro by t mobile , free one line?
Thanks for both your videos about these routers, and Thanks for the reply you made on modifying the IMEI. I was about to give up and just return the Router. I’m currently using a sim card from a Samsung phone I had an unlimited data on, due to getting a better price by adding an extra line of service to an AT&T plan we’ve had for years, and the phone was just laying in a drawer, so I had to charge it up some just to get the IMEI number off of it. Anywho, it worked like a charm. I’m getting 50.1mbps download, and 20.5mbps upload speeds. Not quite the 230mbps I’m getting from spectrum internet, But I’ll be using this in the Fifth Wheel while on the road, and won’t be worried about WIFI in the campgrounds anymore, besides all that, just think of all the identity theft that happens on public WIFI. Thanks A Billion!!!
That's why they say always use a VPN with public Wi-Fi when doing online banking or anything with important data. I would like the 5g version of this device if it's not too pricey.
What I like about this, I am guessing there is firmware for the router that would allow you to "port" the voice on the SIM card to a ADDA converter on one of the LAN connectors and you would have the phone access by way of VOIP. 🤔
So just to confirm, I have to get a phone and add the sim to it first.. then take the sim out and put it into the Spitz?
Great video ! I’m not sure what will be best for as part timers 🤷🏻♂️ but I appreciate all the detailed information
Thanks!! I think most part timers seem to want to "get away from it all" and if you're staying at a park or campground that has Wi-Fi, you'll probably be content there. 😊 If you did find a need for Internet on your iPad or Alice's laptop while you guys are out for longer trips, I'd definitely say pick one up, then just pop your phone's SIM card in while you need service, and then pop it back into your iPhone when you're done Internet-ing for a while. 😂 I'd suggest using what you have for a while just to get a feel for things first. But when you're addicted to the RV lifestyle and ready to full time... 🤣
@@CozyLivingMachine Great advice ! I’m so pathetically untechy 🤣😂 Alice bought me a Roku kit and I’m like ok what do I do with it 🤣😂
I believe in you!! Hey, your iPad clearly does the job well, no need to throw a fancy Roku into the mix at this point! 😂
@@CozyLivingMachine 🤣😂🤦♂️
So will this eliminate the tethering limits that some plans have with a phone
X750 allows any cellular plan. Does Netgear M1 (unlocked) allows any cellular plan? any advantage of going for X750 over Netgear M1?
i just wish this device had more eth ports...
Update: got it to work with three wired devices, 2x eth + 1x usb.
Everyone needs to make sure they set the TTL to 64... Mine stopped working saying i maxed out my usage until i change the TTL.
Bingo. 😊
Did this stop working for anyone... TTL 64.. Seem to have stopped for me
Thank you very much for the helpful info!
I just got mine today and my sim card is arriving tomorrow and will set it up then and am only gonna pay 30$ for the line on my t mobile account
That's awesome. Enjoy!! 🤘
Just set it up and working like a charm! Thank you so much!!!
can you guys share what you did at time of activation with regards to IMEI? another commenter above used an old phone's IMEI to activate the tmobile sim. presumably if we use the IMEI of this gizmo, they will know it's not a phone, i would think? please advise! and thanks so much in advance..
did you have to pay for the unlimited data for the sim? how much was it?
Ok. I will attempt watching and set up. I'm am not a tech person at all. If i can do this , many can. Let's see! For reference I find setting up a new laptop angst producing , battles ensue to remove bloatware.
Are you interested in trying Linux? Fighting bloatware is a good reason to switch.
Joel, is this a good way for mobile internet? Also, did u get the license plate I sent to u guys yet? The AR car dealer plate. Thanks for all the videos!
JHEN!! Yes, we did, I can't remember which video it was but I gave you a special thanks!! THANK YOU AGAIN!!!! You rock! 😊 And this is a great option if you want to get in to it cheaper, though I have another video on the model that we upgraded to, the Spitz X3000, which has 5G. Night and day difference. This unit has 4G LTE, which isn't bad, don't get me wrong, but the speed difference with 5G is unbeatable, and we get a bit better service reception on the X3000! The price is about double though when you get it on sale, so definitely wait for a sale if you're going that way, for sure. I've seen them as low as $339 before!! It's $355 right now on Amazon: amzn.to/47sudPy
What is the max download speed you got for this router GL-X750V2 (Spitz) so far?
Does this work for mint mobile ?
Ok now I see the router as a phone so you have the benefit of a router for the price of a phone. I think i will just pay for another cell service that will work at home and my mountain property. I will have to put up an antenna outside in the mountains. I got taken kinda sorta on the 5 dollar mifi deal but PayPal refunded the cost of the jetpack. I recommend staying clear of grandfathered services. The idea of sharing cost is better if you got reliable friends or family members. Even at initial cost this method of internet is better than just using your phone as a hotspot. I have one question can you use this device as a hotspot with data only no voice service. Usually those services are less costly. And not tied to a phone number. 73
20-40gbps??? That would be AMAZING!!! I want that internet provider!! Hehe, just kidding of course, great video! So funny, I came across your channel today! I just happened to be talking to my wife this morning about starting my own biz similar to what you seem to be doing. Will definitely check out more, thank you!
I didn't even realize I said that. 😂 You and me both. Huge video uploads in the blink of an eye!
Do you mean System Admin/Jamf administration? There are quite a few folks who set up contracts for Jamf administration, setups and deployments. Especially if you can get into the Apple network, it can be pretty lucrative money! Or you can get hired on with a company to manage their devices full time, of course, which is what I've done. I'm happy to help if you have any questions though!
Im gonna say if ur wifi signal aint that good then they are LTE antenna's because they are beefy for wifi if ur only 20ft outside from ur RV
Guys, this a game-changer!
Hey I’m really like the video thanks so much for spending the time to make it I’m looking at doing something like this because I would like to leave a ring camera in my RV to see how the dogs are doing. Will that support a Ring Camera? Thank you
Got my unit and put in my new SIM card but got no Connection . Can you help me ?
Currently get an orange message says Sim card cannot be registered please click and check if you’re using compatible modem and whether a specific APN or data plan is required
so If my cell phone doesnt have service in an area then most likely this device wont work either?
I’ve been using this exact same router with T-Mobile in my RV for the last 18-months. GL.inet is releasing a new high end 5G version of this router with Wifi 6. I have mine on order and can’t wait.
You're going to love it: th-cam.com/video/MTMmWByFUI0/w-d-xo.html
O yea, I usually ask questions but you have so many to answer. Would you please let me know if I have to be in WiFi to enable set up?
Follow-up question: does anyone know if it will it work using a tablet line?
I don’t think so. This works for unlimited voice&data lines only.
I love your video and have been wondering about WiFi in my little shell of an rv. I love the simple instruction. I don’t want to spend a lot of time setting up.
? Do I need to be connected to WiFi to be able to set this up? Thank you
Thanks subbed! Do i need a smart tv to stream?
I have a 55 vizio it has hdmi cord
Either a smart TV or just get a Firestick, Roku, or Apple TV that will plug into an HDMI port on the back of your existing TV.
@CozyLivingMachine Great info - Thank you so much. 2 questions: 1) When adding a line to obtain the new SIM card will the provider also want to issue a cell number? I have older devices that still have the SIM. Could those be reactivated? 🤪 2) What are appropriate keywords to use when searching for this same type of "travel internet router". There are a ton out there and not all appear to have a SIM card slot, so want to filter the search to the right ones. [BTW, we have Verizon and I read through some of the comments below. Great help and answered many questions.]
@CozyLivingMachine can I take SIM card from my phone and try it in one of these routers to see if it works? I finally found out that our Verizon plan charges $40 for an additional "line". Much better than the $105 we pay for internet service through COX - which goes down frequently both at home AND our business. No Bueno.
I'm sorry, I hadn't seen your comment until now! Just in case the information may be helpful (or for others reading) 1. They will issue a cell phone number. That's fine, the router doesn't care about that, every SIM technically has a phone number (even data plans, fun fact!) Reactivating a SIM card may or may not be possible, I've had T-Mobile tell me that they wanted a new SIM, but it doesn't hurt to try either way!
2. Search terms would include something along the lines of "4G LTE Router" or "5G Router" or "Cellular Router". That should do the trick! Basically, the device has to be a Wi-Fi router, as well as contain a cellular modem.
3. Absolutely. Try your own SIM card from your phone first, within the return period. You should find that it works quite well, but just in case, it's better than paying any silly fees that they want you to. I've read others say that Mint Mobile is a good alternative as well for a great price. Definitely worth checking out. Verizon also has a 5G Home Internet option that includes the router for $50 or even less if you already have Verizon service. That's a great deal also!
I was under the impression that companies check the imei of the device matches when using 300 gb of data.
Is this not the case or does tmobile just not care?
yep they well might. it's against the TOS. Many routers have work-arounds, not sure whether this one does
I have a friend who lives in another city about 2 hours away. He doesn't have internet access, but we'd love to get him back online. Just a few questions: 1) When adding the additional line, it sounds like T-Mobile (my provider) will send me a Sim Card? 2) Will my friend living that far away cause any issues (roaming, etc...)? My parents are on my plan, but they're only about 10 minutes away. 3) Throttling. If that's an issue, is it a phone-by-phone basis or all phones are affected if one uses up the GB?? Thanks for sharing -- I'd love to get my friend back online!
T-Mobile can definitely send a SIM, or you can grab one from an Apple Store, local T-Mobile store, etc!
No issues at all with roaming! We've lived in separate states for quite a long while with no issues at all.
Throttling or deprioritization, if it were to occur, would be per line, not per account. That should set your mind at ease! Good luck! 🙂
I live in a apartment in Placentia, CA and gateway T-Mobile with bars. With unlimited data plan. Should this router help me get internet for less?
I’m sooo confused. This antenna thing that you put SIM card in is a router? Do I have to have a modem as well? I’m on road full time
are you saying i can buy my service for $10/months straight from the company that makes the router, OR I can get a sim card from a provider? or do i HAVE to get a sim card and plan from someone?
Also, what kind of cameras could I use with this? My car is getting scratched while I’m parked
How close to a T-mobile tower do have to be in order to receive a good signal with that router? Thank you!
This router works with Verizon? Because it seems by the description it is only t-mobile and at&t
Great info! Thanks
can I use this outdoors? Affix it to a tree? Is it weatherproof?
I was wondering I have an old iPad that takes a sim and I’m on AT&T would the sim from that work in this device?
Well it doesn't cost 10 bucks a month if your paying 125 bucks in phones before that. Also it sounds like if you live in a city you will experience throttling. Also 15mbps down is SLOW SLOW SLOW if you have a family full of devices trying to all connect at once. Not to mention if you or the kids do any online gaming. Obviously this works but its not all sunshines and rainbows if your a power user who uses multiple TBs of data a month over the internet.
Can I play my PlayStation on this
Q1. Did you try Verizon plan on this router? Does it work on Verizon? The Amazon listing of this device do mention T-Mobile/att compatibility but do not mention Verizon compatibility. Q2. Does It bypass cell phone Wi-Fi hotspot detection by using VPN? Or it natively bypass the detection without VPN? Most unlimited internet wireless plan does cap/block hotspot data on the cell phone. It is important to know if this device is actually using hotspot data or not
I have used a Verizon SIM for two days of testing in the past and no problem. I don't recall having to change the APN settings either. Granted, the SIM was activated using an iPhone and then placed into the router, though I'm not sure what impact this had. This did not detect as a hotspot being that the plan didn't have any hotspot data. A VPN is not necessary because the device has to communicate with the carrier in order to configure and be accepted onto the network in advance, independent of the network traffic. This is not recognized as a hotspot at all, but instead like any other phone.
It may also be worth noting that the X750v2 spec sheet lists the following LTE bands:
LTE-FDD: B2/B4/B5/B12/B13/B14/B66/B71
Verizon Wireless currently uses these bands:
B2/B4/B5/B13/B66
AT&T uses bands:
B2/B4/B5/B12/B14/B17/B29/B30/B66
T-Mobile uses bands:
B2/B4/B12/66/B71
There is very good compatibility within the cellular chips in the Spitz X750v2.
I live in rural place, small town. Does tmobile orthis internet work anywhere in Canada?
T-mobile gives you 5-10 gigs in Canada at high speed. it's free but then it's really slow.
After purchasing the router from Amazon, you just need to buy a cell phone sim card from any carrier?
Yes. That’s the approach being used in this example.
On the admin panel website the download and upload it shows is that your speed or how much you've used?
I know a seller that will get a tmobile $50 unlimited plan working for a full year! Ideal for that router? Wil the router allow to edit/change the IMEI number?
I think that's just their entry-level price for a line at T-Mobile. So if you don't currently have a cellular plan, then I would just go straight to T-Mobile and start a line up. You could also shop for a better deal, maybe with Mint mobile or MetroPCS, see who has the best rates for unlimited data. If you do have a line with a cell provider, maybe see about just adding a line on your current plan, that will be cheaper.
Great video! QQ: any way that you have found to replace the plug and use in a car 12v? (Cigarette lighter) It would be great to use as a hotspot as well
Thanks! A while back I had looked in to this and I came to the conclusion that I would use a USB/cigarette lighter adapter, then plug in to this: amzn.to/45EpN5u
Question: Doesn't the data get deducted from the limited tethering time each month? (Which isn't part of the unlimited monthly data.) Thanks!
Apparently not. That's the whole point, it just looks like normal phone data use to the network.
Do I have to use a computer or laptop to set up or can I use my phone?
In order to get a new SIM card for another device from my current provider I have to provide an IMEI number to check compatibility. Do I provide the IMEI number from the router or from an unused phone? Thanks for any information.
That is so strange! You can provide the IMEI from any device, but it might be worth offering the one from your router first. If they deny it, then you can go ahead and try from a different device.
We're in a rural area and surrounded by trees. Just hooked uo tmobile home internet to try for 14 days. It's laggy and the speeds are low single digits. Can this device be used as home internet ir can it be connected to the tmobile gateway to increase speed and stop the lagging?
Will this work internationally?
Can you use Mimo antennas with this one ?
The Spitz has two detachable antennas so I'll bet you can.
Just purchased. Seems pretty straight forward. Any advice or tricks I might run into or need to know setting it up with Verizon?
I'm sure you will enjoy it! I can't recall the exact setting for VZW, but I think the TTL was either 65 or 67... Otherwise, it's very easy!
@@CozyLivingMachine ty very much🙏
@@trentkeyserdid you have any luck with Verizon? I been having issues where it drops connection every 2-3 minutes. I’ve tried 64/65/67/117 without any luck.
If using this in a home, can you set it up with a mesh Wi-Fi system? To allow it to run on the fastest GH setting (If I understand that part correctly) and stretch through the house through the mesh Wi-Fi extenders?
For example, can I use it with the TP-Link Deco X20 AX1800 whole home mesh Wi-Fi 6 System?
If you say that you want to add a line, won’t they ask you to buy a phone or ask what you’re using the line for?
Sure, they will likely ask. Just let them know that you're shopping around and are going to pick up an unlocked phone. It's not abnormal to want to activate a SIM card for an existing device!
Thank you! @@CozyLivingMachine Is this device unlocked? or only for AT&T/ T-Mobile?
I’m getting SIM card not detected with mint Mobal
This sounds really promising. Does anyone know if on AT&T, if I use the website to add a line as a "phone" they ask for an IMEI of the device. I have old iPhones laying around that I could use for this purpose, but would the SIM then be tied to that and I couldn't put it into the Spitz? Getting to the store is a real hassle around here and if I can do it online that would be awesome.
The SIM would not be tied to the IMEI. I would absolutely use the IMEI from your older iPhone. I say this as an Apple tech that used to switch phones for folks when they needed a whole unit replacement or purchased an unlocked device and just wanted to pop the SIM card into the new phone. Easy as can be! Them asking for the IMEI is silly, in my opinion, you shouldn't have any trouble though.
@@CozyLivingMachine Thank you very much, that is super helpful. Might just explore this route as a backup internet option!
QUESTION: I have a computer that only has an ethernet port for its internet connection. Can I run an ethernet cable from that device to my computer and get internet that way?
Yes indeed! Works perfectly :)
@CozyLivingMachine I really appreciate the response, this helps me out tremendously. Thank you!
Love this ! Thank you !
Question !
Can I use this with international sims?
I want to work remote from Mexico and would like to use one of there SIM cards for optimal data speeds.
Thank u! Plan to buy this with ur affiliate link
Thanks!! The answer is probably... Sorry to be vague! But built in to each device are specific bands that the device will work on. This Spitz X750 v2 has the LTE bands B2/B4/B5/B12/B13/B14/B66/B71 that it will work on. T-Mobile uses a few of those, as well as AT&T, so it's all compatible. It's worth looking up the Mexican carriers that you might be using and seeing what LTE bands they operate on and see if they're all covered within that list!
@@CozyLivingMachine thank you, telcel is the biggest carrier in Mexico .. I would assume they would . But will look it up just in case. 👍👍👍
Is there a battery/wireless option. Looks like this has to be plugged up to AC?
The Spitz X750 has a 12-volt AC adapter. So just find the matching plug and connect to your cigarette lighter cable or a suitable battery. I didn't measure its power draw but it can't be a lot.
Can I use a Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G mmWave WiFi 6E Mobile Hotspot Router and modify the same setting, and have the same results?
Great question. I'd say it's definitely possible, as long as you can change the IMEI and TTL settings. I don't think most Netgear products run OpenWRT, so it seems less likely that you'll have similar settings, but if they did that would be great. That unit looks pretty pricey, so give it a shot if you already have one but otherwise I wouldn't spend the extra money, personally.
How does this compare to Nighthawk M1?
Probably similar in reception, but this is much cheaper and can run custom operating systems as well as attach external antennas.
Is gaming possible on this device?
Yep, I'd say so. Not the FASTEST out there, depending on where you're located, but certainly acceptable for most folks.
Would Visible or Mint Sim cards work?
I was wondering about Mint since they have plans for $15/month and use T-mobile towers.
Thank you for putting these videos together. I have been considering getting one but haven't pulled the trigger. I do have a couple of questions that maybe you can help with. Does the adding a line limit you to a set amount of data per month? Or does T-Mobile see the device as a regular phone? And when you use the internet it doesn't count as hotspot data. The other question I have is does open WRT have a function to fix IMEI?
Glad to share! Adding a line just gives you whatever amount of data that the plan allows. So we have unlimited data on all lines, other than when it gets congested and we're over 50GB. We never notice a huge slowdown, but it's in the terms. T-Mobile just sees it as any regular phone! Setting the TTL to 64 lets them see it as a phone and not a hotspot or tablet or whatever. OpenWRT can modify the IMEI using an AT command, which I believe is something like: AT +EGMR=1,7,"yourIMEIhere"
@@CozyLivingMachine i appreciate the reply - is your link an affiliate link? Would love to support
It is! I appreciate that, thank you!!
@@CozyLivingMachine so you dont to have a phone? someone said you had to give them a burner phone imei then put in router
How does the x750v2 work with online gaming
I have a question does it use hotspot or the regular data service
Your system works good for you but a lot of people may need a dedicated home Internet company if they watch a lot of TV and gaming. I know you said you haven't had a problem with it slowing down because the area your in. I tried your way and I'm actually out of the city in the rural areas but it always seemed to slow to much after I hit my 50gb. Regardless it never hurts to try.
Hi. Can I use the GLx750V2 router with other carrier other than T-Mobile or AT&T?
Does this work on the Cricket Wireless Network?
How do you get the SIM card without phone
First off, thank you so much for both of the videos of this device, very helpful & informative. 😊 I've read through so, so many comments & haven't found someone asking, so I will...those speeds are amazing, is there not a way to get an old phone to work like that? I never get that kind of speed, especially upload(speed test usually won't even register, when it does it's
Where the previous router (Spitz X750) was getting LTE speeds at ~20Mbps, this X3000 is getting MUCH faster 5G speeds. The trick is all in the hardware itself. If that spare device you have has 5G, it shouldn't be too dissimilar speed wise if you're in a good area! Otherwise, even a 5G device may only receive LTE speeds.
I gotcha, thank you! 😊
@@CozyLivingMachine also, I got it up & running fairly simply, thanks entirely to your videos.. 😁 Thank you.💜 I did have to change the IMEI but after a temporary suspension from the original IMEI, I'm golden... Now to figure out the VPN. 😅
@@minamarie1983 That's so fantastic, and cheap Internet anywhere now!! ENJOY! 🎉
what sim internet are you using
I have AT&T and they want to charge $100 for unlimited hotspot with directv on one of their devises I have never used but had for years. So i can just add a line and take the aim card w/o a phone?
Yep. You should be able to do so. Just let them know it's a smartphone line, you're just buying an unlocked device later on!
Could a fella just pop the Sim from his existing phone into this as needed, then move it back to the phone again when the router isn't needed?
Edit: I think you just answered this in the q&a
Great video
Thank you!
I currently have an unlimited Verizon plan with a Jetpack 7730L hotspot. I wonder if with the X750v2 I would get a stronger signal and faster internet speed?
Good question! I'd say that without some sort of higher gain antennas, it would be fairly similar in speed and reception. Adding in the antennas should make a good difference, I would think!
Guess we’ll know in a few days. I ordered a Spitz. If not significantly better, I’ll return it.
The Spitz works well with external antennas.i swapped out the EC25 for an EP06 for Carrier aggregation and have much better results.
I installed my Verizon SIM in the GL-X750V2. Works great. SNR and RSSI much better compared to my Jetpack.
Thank you very much for the information. I have the same model from Travel Data and you know they jacked up the prices. I ordered a new SIM card from T-MOBILE and received it. When I call to activate it, I think they will want a IMEI. Can you help lead me to where I can find it? Also, does it need to be changed as it was used for my Travel Data account? Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Happy to share! Your TravelData unit can likely be reset without issue, you should have a reset button somewhere and then the default username and password on the bottom of the unit, in case you need that. T-Mobile shouldn't have to ask for an IMEI, they've never asked me for that. The SIM is what is activated, not the device itself. Worst case, pick up a free SIM card from an Apple Store, call T-Mobile up and have them activate that SIM card on your account. If they ask which device it will go in, just state that you're currently shopping for unlocked devices, it shouldn't make any difference whatsoever on their end!
@@CozyLivingMachine
Thank you very much. Working well so far. Going camping this weekend at Cle Elum and I will email you with the results.That’s again .
I thought it was only password and user name , I have no idea what all the other stuff is
Seems like a great alternative to those of us in suboptimal high speed internet areas, where there is only one provider. How is TH-cam 1080p or Netflix 4K streaming with a setup like this?
It always depends on the network speeds, but solid for streaming. Especially on a VPN, it will hit 4K Netflix no problem!
Can I change theTTL on my iPhone? This hooks up tv , computer, iPad and everything?!
You wouldn't want to change that TTL setting on your phone, it would only make it slower, unfortunately! Apple also doesn't allow access to that setting, so that's okay! And absolutely. This is just like a regular Internet router, just getting the internet from your SIM card provider instead of the regular home internets and such!
@@CozyLivingMachine no I meant, can I change the TTL setting on the router using my phone? I don’t have a computer.😂
I'm an idiot, sorry. 😂 Yes, absolutely. Works just the same!
Ok, thank you!😂
I have a SIM card in a tablet with T Mobile. Can I take the card and put it in the Spitz? Will there be a conflict with this?
Generally, what I've found is that the tablet data lines don't seem to work. However, I don't know exactly why this is a limitation, it could simply be because of the APN needing to be changed to the right value (VERY easy once you figure out what that number is, if not 64 or 65) or it could be changing the IMEI to one of a tablet. Changing the IMEI is easy enough though, so it shouldn't be a huge concern. There are guides online as to how to do it, just a few buttons!
@@CozyLivingMachine thanks for your speedy reply! 👍 I’m gonna check all the settings with my provider and see if I can make it work. I’ll let you know how I come out. FYI, I’m not tech savvy, so we’ll see. 🤷🏻♀️
Does eSim work ?
I can just throw any sim card that has unlimited wifi on here? I don’t have to pay a company extra for “hotspot “ enabling. All the plan has to have is Internet access.
is this device
compatible with verizon
@cozylivingmachine will this pick up weak cell signals better than a phone?
Definitely a bit better, much larger antennas installed, and you can also add in much higher gain antennas as well if this isn't enough!
Thanks for the great info! How does this work with AT&T? Their add-a-line website asks for the IMEI number of your “phone”
You should be able to get a regular SIM from a store or may be able to provide the IMEI of the router itself! It should work just fine in their system. 🙂
I just followed your advice to the tee and had a perfect first month working from home and running my fire stick, ext. The second month, however, I somehow blew through my 40gb of un-throttled data in one day and my work speed tests are 0.18-1mbps. My cell phone is on the same carrier and runs much faster so I've had to use my hotspot data on my phone instead of the SIM card in my router. Any idea why this could happen? Am I just in a high congested area that can't run on throttled data well?
Do we need to change the imei of the router or just the ttl?
Should just change the TTL.