Thread: which mobile modem ?

Hi everyone .
For the last 3 years I have been using a Solomon Edge mobile modem for my internet connection .
Unfortunately I feel as though it is on its last legs as they say .
Could anyone tell me where it would be possible to buy a replacement , or if not a Solomon could anyone advise on an alternative model .
Are all mobile modems the same ?
As you may already be able to guess I am not over familiar with this sort of technology so any input into the best way to go regarding internet connections would be appreciated .
I live near Nong Khai so any outlet near there that sold them would be helpful to know also .

Thanks in advance
Rawky

I can advise you what not to buy; I bought one of those 1080 baht AIS modems from Tesco. I thought it would be fast enough for my netbook, but it's so slow it's frustrating. I also had a Solomon before and it was faster. The software on the AIS modem works much better than the old Solomon did, with the Solomon I was always getting error messages and having to pull the modem out so Windows could re-detect it. The AIS has worked perfectly, but it's slow. They have 2 higher priced models that are (of course) more expensive, but still reasonable.

Some times using your phone as the modem is way faster.

I use Ovation MC727 modem with CAT Telecom CDMA account. At 3.1 Mbps not the fastest but does the trick for me.

Originally Posted by artist

Some times using your phone as the modem is way faster.

Kills your battery though. I'm lucky to get a full days use outta my phone now after using it as a modem for a few months.

huawei e1762 for umts

huawei ec150 for cdma - though it does not seem to have an easy way to connect an external antenna

be sure they are real ones

Bought the AIS usb modem for 3K and works the same as my usb modem I paid 1500 baht for, I really dont think it matters as I had been using one I bought in the middle east for two years ago and it really doesnt seem to matter, depends more on signal strength

Yeah like my modem is way faster than my internet, so no probs.

Originally Posted by baldrick

huawei ec150 for cdma

I got one of these, pretty good and only 2500 baht

Originally Posted by baldrick

huawei e1762 for umts

huawei ec150 for cdma - though it does not seem to have an easy way to connect an external antenna

be sure they are real ones

I saw this on another forum and thought you may like to see it , have a look about half way down the page left hand side ... EC 150 usb modem with an antenna connection ( its a Thai web site ) [ àÊÒÍÒ¡ÒÈ CDMA,GSM,DTAC,TRUE [Powered by Weloveshopping.com] ]

DFear - thanks that looks like what I need; we're on the fringe of coverage, often none at all (Edge/AIS 12call aircard), yet at a friend's place 3km away get the '5' signal strength, works fine.

yes - I saw that before I bought the EC 150 , but I cannot see an external conncetion on mine.

I was guessing they soldered on a pigtail