Recommend a LTE Router for MTN

[Grant]

Getting a MTN data sim contract for a friend - any suggestions on a router.

Use will be fairly lightweight for her and the 2 kids.
No gaming, a bit of streaming & general Web use.

 

[BCR]

Getting a MTN data sim contract for a friend - any suggestions on a router.

Use will be fairly lightweight for her and the 2 kids.
No gaming, a bit of streaming & general Web use.

I've used 2 Huawei B525 65a routers interchangeably on MTN and Telkom LTE for approximately the last 4 years.

Never a moment's trouble from them, so I'd personally advise to go with this brand.

Obviously that model is no longer sold - don't know if you're looking at buying online, but I prefer "brick and mortar", so I'd look at getting a B535 or B818 through a Telkom shop (whichever they sell, these days, for "cash") - double check it's not SIM locked, but mine weren't ; one of them I got from Afrihost, as part of a deal at the time.

Just be aware that if it's fixed LTE, the likelihood is that even through MTN directly, only certain routers will be allowed ; refer to the following :

Home Internet Packages: Uncapped 5G & LTE | Axxess

Upgrade to lightning-fast 5G/LTE Home Internet at unbeatable prices. No contracts, no credit checks. Quick SIM activation & reliable nationwide coverage.

www.axxess.co.za

Scroll down to :

Which devices can I use with this service?

"MTN can only allow devices which have been network approved by MTN. This range of devices includes: Huawei B525, Huawei B535, Huawei B612, Huawei B618, ZTE MF286

Click here to view the full list."
(scroll down quite a way beyond - MTN Fixed LTE - On Demand - for the list ; B818 is on it as well).

Others might point you online, to other brands?

 

[BCR]

As it so happens, found this :

B535 Huawei / SOYEALINK B535 CAT 7 CPE LTE Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router, 2x antenna Port, 3x Gigabit LAN Ports (RJ45), 1x Gigabit LAN/WAN Port (RJ45), 1x phone Port (RJ11), 1x SIM card slot (micro-SIM), LTE 4G...

B535 Huawei / SOYEALINK B535 CAT 7 CPE LTE Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router, 2x antenna Port, 3x Gigabit LAN Ports (RJ45), 1x Gigabit LAN/WAN Port (RJ45), 1x phone Port (RJ11), 1x SIM card slot (micro-SIM), LTE 4G...

www.comx-computers.co.za

About what the one B525 cost me, so I'd think fairly priced.

I'd question them as to what "SOYEALINK" has to do with Huawei as a brand.

Also, just be sure (ie. they should read the entire model number over the phone to you, before ordering, so) it matches "HUAWEI B535-932" as per the list, assuming you want to go for it, for your friend.

That same website states the B818 is no longer sold by them, which is surprising, as it's newer than the B535 - far as I remember.

 

[Grant]

As it so happens, found this :

B535 Huawei / SOYEALINK B535 CAT 7 CPE LTE Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router, 2x antenna Port, 3x Gigabit LAN Ports (RJ45), 1x Gigabit LAN/WAN Port (RJ45), 1x phone Port (RJ11), 1x SIM card slot (micro-SIM), LTE 4G...

B535 Huawei / SOYEALINK B535 CAT 7 CPE LTE Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router, 2x antenna Port, 3x Gigabit LAN Ports (RJ45), 1x Gigabit LAN/WAN Port (RJ45), 1x phone Port (RJ11), 1x SIM card slot (micro-SIM), LTE 4G...

www.comx-computers.co.za

About what the one B525 cost me, so I'd think fairly priced.

I'd question them as to what "SOYEALINK" has to do with Huawei as a brand.

Also, just be sure (ie. they should read the entire model number over the phone to you, before ordering, so) it matches "HUAWEI B535-932" as per the list, assuming you want to go for it, for your friend.

That same website states the B818 is no longer sold by them, which is surprising, as it's newer than the B535 - far as I remember.

Thanx - seems pretty decent.
The Soyealink thing is a bit odd

 

[ShaunyCT]

Thanx - seems pretty decent.
The Soyealink thing is a bit odd

Everyday that router will redirect you to soya food specials.

 

[Grant]

Everyday that router will redirect you to soya food specials.

Well that comes as a bit of welcome news. I suspected it may continually divert me to the soy profiles on tinder & grindr.

 

[ugan_git]

Hey guys,

What's the difference between the Huawei 535 Pro and the 535 Soyea?