Using a 4G modem abroad

[Twonko]

Anyone know if I can use a Vodaphone Australia data SIM in my 4G wi-fi router (which is presumably locked to Vodaphone).  I know I can use my UK plan there for the princely sum of £5 a day extra but I think not.

Cheers

[BandOfBrothers]

The device provided will be locked to Vodafone Uk so even though both Networks share the Vodafone name they are not linked. 

You would either need to get that device > Unlocked < or buy a device that is unlocked to accept any network SIM card or buy one in Australia. 

Australia - nice one - enjoy !

[Annie_N]

I wondered about getting a Vodafone UK data SIM for your device, but that would be £25 per day - admittedly for 100MB - so hardly an economic prospect.

Do you have a spare phone which would take a Vodafone UK SIM? The PAYG rate for data in Aus is 10p per MB, which seems a much more sensible figure for occasional light usage.

If you get your device unlocked, you could use a local SIM - check the coverage of the various networks for the areas you'll be travelling in, to make sure you'll be getting adequate coverage. A few years back, Vodafone Aus had a bit of a reputation for concentrating on the CBDs, but I believe that has changed.

[Twonko]

I already have a suitable device. I just need to know if an Australian Vodafone sim will work in a uk Vodafone 4G router that will inevitably be locked to Vodafone.

[BandOfBrothers]

It would be nice if the device was originally supplied unlocked to all networks but unfortunatley they are not @Twonko