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#265506 24-Jan-2020 14:40

Hi on the website it says my address is out of coverage for Skinny mobile broadband. But I do have Skinny 4g reception though sketchy.

My question is:

Can I still get all the gear and subscribe to Skinny 3G BB somehow. I will be understanding and not complain about speeds. I will sign any waiver on that. I will only use one device.

Skinny BB for the amount I use is the cheapest.

Involuntary autocorrect in operation on mobile device. Apologies in advance.

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#2406105 24-Jan-2020 14:44

They from what I have seen lock the modems to 4G so you would get no reception on 3G - its also very likely you would not have it shown at your address if the reception was not ok for 4G - both Spark and Skinny are doing a very good job at managing the use of FWA broadband

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#2406106 24-Jan-2020 14:44

no. your outside the coverage area.

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#2406112 24-Jan-2020 14:55

System manipulation may work. Identify an in-zone address that you can use for the application & modem delivery. Very shortly after the modem arrives (next day), flip Skinny an email telling them you've changed address. Now you have Skinny 4G wireless broadband at your house.

I've read several posts from geeks here who have been sprung using Skinny out of area. I've used this system several times over with multiple accounts & never had a problem - not even a reply to the change of address notifications. So I'd definitely do it again.

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#2406135 24-Jan-2020 15:39

I have a free Skinny 4G modem if you want it with active SIM

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#2406136 24-Jan-2020 15:40

Linux: I have a free Skinny 4G modem if you want it with active SIM

You will pay the bill too? i'll take it!

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#2406141 24-Jan-2020 16:02

hio77:
Linux: I have a free Skinny 4G modem if you want it with active SIM

You will pay the bill too? i'll take it!

With your credit card no worries

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#2406166 24-Jan-2020 17:11

Linux:
hio77:

Linux: I have a free Skinny 4G modem if you want it with active SIM

You will pay the bill too? i'll take it!

With your credit card no worries

no, with yours.

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