Is this as good as it seems? EU roaming included.

[OwnedbyCollies]

Borisski - is yours a Global SIM?

 

[Howard B]

Our RWG sim needed to be activated in the UK before we set off over the channel but our 3 PAYG sims did not.

I loaded a VPN with a UK server onto our RUT955 which solves the likes of iPlayer.

The RUT995 will run just fine on the basic configuration via the setup wizard.

Is it easy to put VPN on the RUT590

 

[Two on Tour]

Is it easy to put VPN on the RUT590

Don't know as ours is a RUT955

 

[Howard B]

Don't know as ours is a RUT955

Typo should have put 950 which i believe is similar to the 955

 

[Birdy67]

Borisski - is yours a Global SIM?

I spoke with RWG yesterday. The global sim is only required if you intend to leave the EU. If the plan is to stay in mainland Europe (not including Turkey, Russia etc.) then the Big Data sim at £20 per month for 200GB should suffice. It's not throttled in any way so is the option I've gone for but haven't yet received the sim so can't comment on speeds etc. But you definitely don't need to waste an extra £8 on the Global sim if you're staying in mainland Europe and within the EU.

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[Two on Tour]

Typo should have put 950 which i believe is similar to the 955

Have a read through the VPN setup in the link below and then you will need to judge for yourself if you feel confident in configuring a VPN on your RUT950.

RUT950 VPN - Teltonika Networks Wiki

wiki.teltonika-networks.com

 

[OwnedbyCollies]

Birdie67 - We have the Big Data sim. As you say, RWG advised that this sim was OK for Europe. We were very underwhelmed with the performance . Borisski was impressed with his so wondered if it was a Big Data or a Global?

 

[Birdy67]

Birdie67 - We have the Big Data sim. As you say, RWG advised that this sim was OK for Europe. We were very underwhelmed with the performance . Borisski was impressed with his so wondered if it was a Big Data or a Global?

I'd very much doubt there would be a difference in performance if you're in mainland Europe. I'm no technical wizard but would assume both the Big Data and Global sims would find the best signal in the same way.

Have you done a speed test?

 

[AdamB]

I have just purchased a 200Gb data only global sim for £28pm. I emailed RWG who recommended I go for global while on my travels around Europe (started yesterday). I have just stopped off in Duisburg, Germany staying with friends before my trip down to Split, travelling via Austria, Lichtenstein, Italy then Croatia - I haven’t plotted anything further but it will involve many other countries . I will update this site from time to time with my observations regarding how I get on with the RWG recommendation

 

[OwnedbyCollies]

I'd very much doubt there would be a difference in performance if you're in mainland Europe. I'm no technical wizard but would assume both the Big Data and Global sims would find the best signal in the same way.

Have you done a speed test?

I didn't do a speed test, it was purely based on page loading and connection speed experience. The sim connected to Bouygues and did not change (unless I missed it ) and I did not search for other signals. Our phones, on the other hand, connected to a variety of different providers over the trip.

Do you have the Global sim or the Big Data sim?

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[Birdy67]

I didn't do a speed test, it was purely based on page loading and connection speed experience. The sim connected to Bouygues and did not change (unless I missed it ) and I did not search for other signals. Our phones, on the other hand, connected to a variety of different providers over the trip.

Do you have the Global sim or the Big Data sim?

I've ordered the Big Data Sim as was assured by RWG that that's all I need for our forthcoming trip to France and Belgium. Seems some others have had the Global Sim recommended to them which is strange. I think it's very much a case of who you speak to as to what advice you get.

 

[Borisski]

Birdie67 - We have the Big Data sim. As you say, RWG advised that this sim was OK for Europe. We were very underwhelmed with the performance . Borisski was impressed with his so wondered if it was a Big Data or a Global?

It was the 200 global sim

 

[Borisski]

Borisski - is yours a Global SIM?

Hi, Yes it is.

 

[RV72 SAM 🏴]

Ok so we looking at buying an rwg global sim tour down to Italy through France, Is this going to be ok in my mifi router to connect in all area's. Mainly for searching sites on mobile, gps activity etc, and minimal use on tv itv x???

 

[Fulham Dave]

We have been using it in France for the past 7 weeks, and 5 weeks in UK before that.

We have travelled down the East Coast, across Central France to the West Coast. We have not had one issue, other than it being slow sometimes. But hey, we are in no rush.

We have streamed sports, documentaries and live shows, downloaded films and series, all without a hitch.

So from us, it is a big thumbs up!

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[helzie2020]

I used RWG's 200GB Global Data SIM for 2 months over the summer in Norway and Sweden with no problem. It was £28 per month.

We are about to go to France for 4 weeks so I looked to renew that SIM. However, I see the Global Data SIM is now £35 per month whereas the EE UK and Vodofone UK Data SIMs are still £18 per month. I don't think I want to pay £70 (we'd need to pay for 2 months as our 4-week trip will start in September and finish in October).

I know a few Funsters have gone for the £18 Data SIM in Europe rather than the Global SIM.

Can anyone advise whether the EE or the Vodofone would give better coverage in France? We had a Tiekom SIM at the start of the year which used Vodofone and that worked well.

Thanks.

 

[Driventemple]

I have the Global sim on EE and my mobile uses Vodafone. Have not noticed any difference at the moment. This was the MiFi reading last night at Lessay (Cotentin)

 

[Minxy]

I used RWG's 200GB Global Data SIM for 2 months over the summer in Norway and Sweden with no problem. It was £28 per month.

We are about to go to France for 4 weeks so I looked to renew that SIM. However, I see the Global Data SIM is now £35 per month whereas the EE UK and Vodofone UK Data SIMs are still £18 per month. I don't think I want to pay £70 (we'd need to pay for 2 months as our 4-week trip will start in September and finish in October).

I know a few Funsters have gone for the £18 Data SIM in Europe rather than the Global SIM.

Can anyone advise whether the EE or the Vodofone would give better coverage in France? We had a Tiekom SIM at the start of the year which used Vodofone and that worked well.

Thanks.

I'm not sure it's £35 a month, just the initial charge which includes the cost of the sim, either free with EE or Vodafone or +£17 for the Global sim, if you click on the EE or Vodafone ones it shows the cost pcm as £18:

But if you click on Global it still shows a cost of £18 a month but appears to have an initial extra £17 charge making if £35:

If I was going to go for the Global though I'd ask for confirmation that what is 'implied' on their website is correct though.

 

[helzie2020]

I'm not sure it's £35 a month, just the initial charge which includes the cost of the sim, either free with EE or Vodafone or +£17 for the Global sim, if you click on the EE or Vodafone ones it shows the cost pcm as £18:

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But if you click on Global it still shows a cost of £18 a month but appears to have an initial extra £17 charge making if £35:

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If I was going to go for the Global though I'd ask for confirmation that what is 'implied' on their website is correct though.

I've just emailed RWG for clarification so I'll post with their answer. However, when I used the Global SIM earlier this year, I was charged £28 every month; it wasn't £28 the first month then £18 for subsequent months.

I've also asked them whether I can just re-activate the SIM I already have but choose EE UK or Vodofone UK instead.

 

[helzie2020]

Here is my query to RWG:

Hi

I got one of your 200 GB Global Data SIMs earlier this summer for £28 per month. I was about to re-start the SIM card but I see you website is now showing £35 for the Global SIM.

• Will I be charged £35 per month if I re-start my SIM card as a Global SIM? It’s a bit confusing as the heading on your website still shows "200GB data only £18/month” even after you select Global (see attachment).
• Can I instead re-start that same SIM card and choose EE UK or Vodofone UK rather than Global?
• I will only be visiting France and Spain this trip. Will EE UK or Vodofone UK SIM cards work okay for that?

Thanks.

And their response:

Hi Helen,

Yes, the Global SIM is now £35, as above, with the Global SIM the price changes to £35.

Unfortunately the EE and Vodafone SIM cards don't include Roaming.

Best Wishes
RWG Mobile Support Team

I've replied to their response for further clarification!

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[Minxy]

Since when did the Voda and EE sims exclude roaming???? They really need to get their act together.

 

[Manic]

Since when did the Voda and EE sims exclude roaming???? They really need to get their act together.

I think that has always been the case with RWG data only sim’s hence the need for global part.
I used phone sim in France and will renew it again later this month.

 

[helzie2020]

I think that has always been the case with RWG data only sim’s hence the need for global part.
I used phone sim in France and will renew it again later this month.

I'm pretty sure there have been a number of Funsters posting to this thread who opted for the £18 version, rather than the £28 Global version, earlier this year and those SIMs worked fine in Europe. Unless I'm going mad...

 

[Manic]

I'm pretty sure there have been a number of Funsters posting to this thread who opted for the £18 version, rather than the £28 Global version, earlier this year and those SIMs worked fine in Europe. Unless I'm going mad...

I think most have probably used the 200gb for £20 phone version. But I maybe wrong.

 

[Two on Tour]

Since when did the Voda and EE sims exclude roaming???? They really need to get their act together.

I thinks it's because it is not EE or Voda, they are just piggybacking on their network.

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[Minxy]

It's ruddy confusing isn't it! I've got another couple of months before I can get a new phone contract without penalty so I'm hoping there are some good deals on then, whether there'll be any which have roaming included without extortionate fees is anyone's guess!

 

[CAB96]

The £20 phone versions apparently include EU Roaming, the full 200gb.

The £18 data SIMs do not.

Confused? Yes!

 

[Manic]

I used £20 version and will again later this month

 

[Red Sonja]

I'm using the £20 phone version in my Samsung tablet for Kevin to be able to watch the Vuelta and the rugby. It works really well and I also use it as a hotspot for the phones. We are in Spain at the moment.

 

[Colin Wilson]

Currently struggling trying to access the internet using the RWG 200GB Global Data SIM card in a HUAWEI E5577 mifi device. Had used this overseas in May without any issues. Cancelled this on my return and have now reactivated the card. The previous APN settings in the mifi don’t seem to be working for me.
FAQs from RWGMobile are not clear on the settings for a mifi device. Can any funsters detail the settings they use for a setup similar to mine.
Name:
APN:
User Name:
Password:

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