Can a SIM supplied with an R207 work in an R216 (to run 4G)

[IanWaring]

There's a long story behind this - essentially moved house, had my Vodafone Connect terminated at the old address properly, but when it came to switch on my new one - oops, BT Openreach had rejected the original install request and it fell between the cracks inside the companyt 4 weeks before I moved in. Now i'm in, we had to process the order afresh, so I have no home phone or broadband until 3rd October.

Vodafone kindly gave me an R207 MiFi to tie me over, which I pay for the data on for a month (£30) until my Connect service is installed. Received it this afternoon, running it now, it is 3G only, good signal but dog slow (connected to two iPads and a Mac). Completely unusable. The associated app doesn't install on my Mac either, but the iOS app is fine.

If I manage to get an R216, will the same SIM work in it and give me 4G (I live in an area with a good 4G signal - RG8 9BD)?

Any help or guidance greatly appreciated.

Ian W.

[IanWaring]

 That’s when trying to update one app. Painfully slow...

[Alex]

@IanWaring I've had a quick look into your area and can confirm you do have good 4G coverage. 

You should be able to use your current SIM card in your new device 🙂

If you swap over you devices and have any issues, be sure to post back onto this thread and we'll be able to assist you further. 

[IanWaring]

Thank you. Used the R207 until we found we could tether our iPads through our iPhones, and now have broadband proper - so mobile router in the cupboard.