What’s more, the Solis app used to control the Solis X and buy data is clear and keeps things simple you activate a deal and it begins counting down the 24 hours or the data. The 4G speeds were faster than the hotel WiFi where we were. ![]() ![]() During our test, the Solis X attached to a local 4G network in Berlin, Germany, whilst at IFA 2019 (by pure coincidence Berlin is where the Solis X was designed) and after a five-minute boot-up and search (as well as a short issue with a local network failure and a re-boot) we could get online using a smartphone and a laptop. The idea of an unlimited 24 hours pass is one that we like. Source: The sample for this review was provided by Skyroam.(Image credit: Jamie Carter/Digital Camera World) Performance Price: $179.99 (data is a separate purchase) The prices will stay discounted for the foreseeable future, to help customers until the USA outbreak lessens. The Skyroam hotspot is also portable so it can be taken anywhere you need to work – if you’re taking a break in a quiet park or drive to a scenic viewpoint for some fresh air. Subscriptions still start at $6 per month for 1 GB, and top up GBs of 5, 10 or 20 GBs are now 50% off to help customers affordably get all their work done from home and stay in touch with family & friends while social distancing with reliable high-speed internet. To help consumers stay connected during these trying times, Skyroam has lowered the prices of its Skyroam GoData USA plan in response to the coronavirus outbreak. In my opinion, the Skyroam Solis X can be a useful travel accessory as long as you understand the caveats and data prices. Yes, you can opt for the unlimited option, but ouch, that’s pretty spendy too. With 1GB, you can do some web surfing, emailing, and watch around 90mins or so of Netflix before all of your data is consumed, requiring you to buy more. $6-$9 a day sounds great in theory, but you only get 1GB of data for that and that really doesn’t go that far these days. The main issue is that you have to pay quite a bit for the data. What I likeĪs long as you have cellular coverage (check here), the Skyroam Solis X is an easy to use hotspot that can provide internet connectivity almost anywhere on the planet. The circled test is my T-Mobile Home Internet speed test and other tests are from the Solis X at my house and at my day job. I don’t know what carriers it uses, but in my area, I have coverage for Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Here are a few Speedtests to show the speed of the Solis X in my area. As a matter of fact, I’m typing this review on my MacBook while a Netflix movie is streaming in the background with no stuttering even when the signal strength of the Solis X is only showing 1 bar. I tested using Chrome with Gmail, working on reviews through the Gadgeteer dashboard, watching YouTube videos and Netflix videos. I tested the Solis X connected to my Huawei P30 Pro and my MacBook 12inch. But if you have a variety of carriers in your area, it will grab a signal and you’ll be able to surf, email, etc. If you have no cellular coverage at all in your area, the Solis X will not work for you. Speeds will depend entirely on your location. You turn it on and once it boots up (it’s slow… 3-5 minutes), you can look for the network in your WiFi list and connect using the password on the bottom of the device. Using the device is pretty straightforward. I think these features a little gimmicky… Hotspot usage and speeds Some of the interactions include tweeting your location, tracking your travels, and using the Solis X as an emergency SMS alert. The Solis X has some other features that you can access with the button on top and integration with IFTTT. In my opinion, it seems like an odd feature to add a camera to a WiFi hotspot. On one edge of the device is an 8MP camera with an LED flashlight below the lens. The Skyroam Solis X is a bright orange hockey puck-shaped device with a long narrow power button on top and 3 LEDs that display connectivity status. WiFi Network: Patented vSIM technology 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz+5GHz)Ĭonnect multiple devices: Up to 10 devices
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