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Can someone tell me why in France my service only shows free 3g service on my 5g motorhome router. I have a 120gb monthly subscription. I only use data and don't use my minutes or text. How can I get the data working. My other phone with an unlimited data (30 GB in France) works well. Thanks

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What network is your device connected to? Try manually selecting a different network. 

id Mobile network partners in France are Orange, Free Mobile, BYTEL and BOUYGTEL.

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WelshPaul
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What network is your device connected to? Try manually selecting a different network. 

id Mobile network partners in France are Orange, Free Mobile, BYTEL and BOUYGTEL.


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  • September 15, 2024

Thanks Paul, I'm with id mobile which uses the 3 network. I will try what you suggest tomorrow.


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Yes, I know you’re with iD Mobile. I meant French network is your device connected to…


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  • September 16, 2024

Sorry it just says "free 3g". I have also tried what you suggested but unable to change the  settings manually from 3 three.


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Hey there @Ivan L, welcome to Community!

 

Please note, we only officially support the usage of our SIM cards in our approved handsets listed on our website, so our SIM cards may not work in any devices that aren’t handsets, or listed handsets, or may perform poorly because of this.

 

Therefore, is the issue with your signal on your handset device, or the router itself please?

 

Thanks,

Tyler


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  • September 18, 2024

Thanks for you reply Tyler, So if I brought a Data only sim would this work? If so do you do them at idmoble? or would a data only sim from one of your sister companies 3 mobile or Smarty work in France?


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@Ivan L we don’t offer a Data Only SIM, it might be worth picking up a local French SIM for usage in France. SIMs from the UK will be subject to Fair Usage, ours is 30GB and I believe Three and Smarty are less. Thanks.


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  • September 23, 2024

Thanks Matthew, I did ask in a French SFR network shop and they said their SIM's wouldn't work in a motorhome WiFi set up. So now I'm back in the UK I will contact my motorhome WiFi provider for help so that I'm set up for our next trip in Europe.

PS I also had the same problem in Belgium even my wife's mobile phone worked ok in both countries and she is also with idmobile.


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@Ivan L sounds like a plan. I used to work in-store at Currys and sold these range of routers which have been compatible in the past:

https://www.currys.co.uk/search?q=4g%20router

Thanks.


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  • September 24, 2024

Hi Matthew, thanks but the router I have is Falcon EVO 5G Ready Mobile Internet Solution for Motorhomes and Caravans with 1.8Gbps (5G) Router. I have written to the manufacturers Falcon and I await their reply.


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Hopefully they’ll be able to support @Ivan L. Thanks!