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Purchasing a 4G router for live streaming in the UK

Purchasing a 4G router for live streaming in the UK

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PugBoss
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11-30-2016, 07:42 AM
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Hey! You're looking at a common challenge with streaming quality and bandwidth. I've been in your shoes trying to stream smoothly despite limited upload speeds. A 4G router could definitely help stabilize the connection, especially since you already have unlimited data from Vodafone. If you're open to it, it might bridge the gap between your current setup and a more consistent experience.

For the antenna, even with limited space, some creative placement or DIY solutions might improve signal quality. You could also check if your phone supports Wi-Fi Direct or other advanced sharing features that might work better under these conditions.

Budget-wise, staying within £150 is doable—look for mid-range routers with good coverage and consider refurbished options. Let me know what you find! Cheers!
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PugBoss
11-30-2016, 07:42 AM #1

Hey! You're looking at a common challenge with streaming quality and bandwidth. I've been in your shoes trying to stream smoothly despite limited upload speeds. A 4G router could definitely help stabilize the connection, especially since you already have unlimited data from Vodafone. If you're open to it, it might bridge the gap between your current setup and a more consistent experience.

For the antenna, even with limited space, some creative placement or DIY solutions might improve signal quality. You could also check if your phone supports Wi-Fi Direct or other advanced sharing features that might work better under these conditions.

Budget-wise, staying within £150 is doable—look for mid-range routers with good coverage and consider refurbished options. Let me know what you find! Cheers!

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CAMOOO
Member
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12-02-2016, 09:52 PM
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there isn't a 4g router in the traditional sense, as most routers don't boost internet speeds beyond what you already pay for. You can't rely on your phone to connect to the router for home-wide coverage either. I'm not very familiar with antennas, so I can't offer much guidance there.
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CAMOOO
12-02-2016, 09:52 PM #2

there isn't a 4g router in the traditional sense, as most routers don't boost internet speeds beyond what you already pay for. You can't rely on your phone to connect to the router for home-wide coverage either. I'm not very familiar with antennas, so I can't offer much guidance there.

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Nicktron_
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12-07-2016, 05:50 AM
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4G/LTE routers are widely available. These devices connect to the internet via a SIM card, as shown in this product page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/TL-MR6400-Unloc...140&sr=8-4
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Nicktron_
12-07-2016, 05:50 AM #3

4G/LTE routers are widely available. These devices connect to the internet via a SIM card, as shown in this product page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/TL-MR6400-Unloc...140&sr=8-4

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_Mishie_
Member
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12-13-2016, 02:15 AM
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i dont know what to tell you other than god help you , i live in UK but I am orignally from poland while in poland every house have fiber with connections 500mb/s up and down up to 2gb/s starting at 10 pounds a mounth , while here i have 60 mb/s down and 20 mb/s up for about 30 pounds , god help us this is all i can say , not mentioning overpriced no coverge 4G while in east europe for 10 pound a month you can get contract everything unlimited + 3gb roming
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_Mishie_
12-13-2016, 02:15 AM #4

i dont know what to tell you other than god help you , i live in UK but I am orignally from poland while in poland every house have fiber with connections 500mb/s up and down up to 2gb/s starting at 10 pounds a mounth , while here i have 60 mb/s down and 20 mb/s up for about 30 pounds , god help us this is all i can say , not mentioning overpriced no coverge 4G while in east europe for 10 pound a month you can get contract everything unlimited + 3gb roming

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ColleenMcMahon
Junior Member
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12-13-2016, 02:08 PM
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The solution could be useful or it might not, depending on whether your issues stem from signal reception or network congestion. I usually attribute the latter, since current mobile networks aren't ideal for this kind of performance—especially with 5G, which aims to improve things in areas using higher frequencies where transmitter density is greater and load is spread thinner.
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ColleenMcMahon
12-13-2016, 02:08 PM #5

The solution could be useful or it might not, depending on whether your issues stem from signal reception or network congestion. I usually attribute the latter, since current mobile networks aren't ideal for this kind of performance—especially with 5G, which aims to improve things in areas using higher frequencies where transmitter density is greater and load is spread thinner.