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#209037 9-Mar-2017 21:58
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Can I get Vodafone's always connected data on a Vodem / 4G (or even 3G) data stick? I already have a mobile with an eligible plan, it would just be more convenient not to have to re-route everything via a phone then change it all back again a few hours later.

 

Ideally, I'm looking for a zero/minimal monthly cost plan, since this is just a backup for outages, it's not intended for primary usage. I can spring for the data stick itself.


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  #1734270 10-Mar-2017 10:16
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Have you have registered your Vodem account in My Vodafone with your BB?




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  #1734271 10-Mar-2017 10:18
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Just double checking in our KB, if your Vodem is an On Account plan then the answer is yes, Prepay = no.


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  #1734338 10-Mar-2017 12:19
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Thanks @mikehales. I don't even have a vodem. We're on FibreX in Island Bay (the infamous WKH node) which seems to have some ongoing issues: https://smokeping.murfy.nz/smokeping.fcgi?target=FibreX. I was just looking for a way to mitigate some... expressions of dissatisfaction. But I don't think I can justify a monthly on account plan just for a fallback option.



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  #1734361 10-Mar-2017 13:10
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Prepay Data plan ' PrepayData ' can't have always connected added, Use a Prepay SIM on a Voice plan like Pay&Go and always connected can be added

 

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  #1734387 10-Mar-2017 14:17
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Thanks @linux. Apologies if it's a dumb question, but does a "voice" SIM card / SIM card on a non-data-only plan work in a vodem stick?

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  #1734394 10-Mar-2017 14:28
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A SIM card is a SIM card as long as it's active it will work in a Vodem

 

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