Tiekom roaming sim (3 Viewers)

[gus-lopez]

hi Jock I’m using a Comag receiver to watch the mainstream channels via Intelsat 901@27.5 west

You are using an frequency that is not meant to be used that is why you get a dish that small to work .you can't receive anything down here using the correct signal without a 1,9m +dish.

 

[Ven]

Are you referring to use in the UK? If so, I’d agree with you but, as evidenced by this thread, use on the continent is a different matter particularly with such lowly data limits.

Referring to wherever we are really. I am a self confessed TV and film addict and either watch stuff I’ve downloaded via hard drive or stream via a firestick but definitely it’s tipping more towards the latter. Of course if the Tiekom goes and we can’t find a suitable alternative it will go back the other way again.

 

[Neil S]

You are using a frequency that is not meant to be used that is why you get a dish that small to work .you can't receive anything down here using the correct signal without a 1,9m +dish.

Yep and there must be half a dozen or more doing the same on this site
And others are watching via the internet using a vpn to hide their location

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[Kups]

Used Intelsat 907 myself before going wireless. However, the big question still is how long will the BBC SATBACK transmission keep going. The satellite was supposed to close down in 2019 but it's still there. For how much longer? your guess is as good as mine.

 

[Neil S]

Used Intelsat 907 myself before going wireless. However, the big question still is how long will the BBC SATBACK transmission keep going. The satellite was supposed to close down in 2019 but it's still there. For how much longer? your guess is as good as mine.

907 which was coming to the end of its lifespan was replaced in 2020 by 901 at the same orbital location
so good for a few years yet

 

[Charente16]

no roaming outside spain with it.it would not work?
Vodaphone told me that any of there phone sims could not be used in a router as did Digi?

Currently using Movistar via Huawei router. SpainSur site still quotes 300gb roaming allowed in Europe, whilst only 30gb for a Vodaphone150gb card.

Robert

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[Kups]

907 which was coming to the end of its lifespan was replaced in 2020 by 901 at the same orbital location
so good for a few years yet

Thanks. I knew that something happened in 2019!

 

[eurajohn]

currently watching ITV 1 down on the Med (La Manga) using an automatic 85cm dish with no reception problems , same setup works in Portugal

For some maybe a useable solution, but I think for most they will be wanting to use a "standard" set up and probably want access to all of their usual channels.
Plus some will want to be able to use when further North i.e. Norway etc. the internet streaming solution covers those options as well.

 

[Neil S]

For some maybe a useable solution, but I think for most they will be wanting to use a "standard" set up and probably want access to all of their usual channels.
Plus some will want to be able to use when further North i.e. Norway etc. the internet streaming solution covers those options as well.

Usual channels
I have all the mainstream channels including bbc radio via 901 which covers virtually all of Europe
As for the legality of watching U.K. channels via 901 its no worse than masking your location with a VPN to watch BBC/ITV when abroad

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[JockandRita]

Usual channels
I have all the mainstream channels including bbc radio via 901 which covers virtually all of Europe
As for the legality of watching U.K. channels via 901 its no worse than masking your location with a VPN to watch BBC/ITV when abroad

And as a BBC licence fee payer, I think that I and other fee payers, should have access to those channels wherever we are, be it Astra 2, Intel sat 901, or online.

If Sky can do it for their subscribers, why can't the BBC?

Cheers

Jock.

 

[SeanF1]

If Sky can do it for their subscribers, why can't the BBC?

Cheers

Jock.

Sky don't allow it. Have to use a vpn to watch sky go when abroad. Also Skygo doesn't work on chrome so have to use a different browser. Bit of a faff really tbh.

 

[Neil S]

Sky don't allow it. Have to use a vpn to watch sky go when abroad. Also Skygo doesn't work on chrome so have to use a different browser. Bit of a faff really tbh.

You can if your using watching via Satellite
Ok no BBC or ITV but the majority of subscription channels are available via the Pan European beam
A 85cm does for all over Spain or Portugal

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[Stewart J]

Just received this from Camino

 

[Speve]

Just received this from Camino
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Thanks Stewart for posting mine is still working at the moment but we leave for home next week so will need to look at alternatives when arriving home for next trip

 

[Stewart J]

Thanks Stewart for posting mine is still working at the moment but we leave for home next week so will need to look at alternatives when arriving home for next trip

We leave home Monday coming to head South for ferry to Santander so I am kinda stuck in that no time to find alternatives. Once in Spain it’s two nights at Aires on route to Extramadura and not visiting any large towns or cities so will stick with Tiekom for the time being. I must say there service and coverage was brilliant last year. Now the dilemma do I go for the unlimited and stream to my hearts content.

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[ceejayt]

Bum!

Tiekpm has worked really well for me for the last 12 months in multiple EU countries - real shame if it is to permanently stop.

 

[gus-lopez]

Currently using Movistar via Huawei router. SpainSur site still quotes 300gb roaming allowed in Europe, whilst only 30gb for a Vodaphone150gb card.

Robert

Thanks for that.Trouble is I would now have no confidence in it working if I signed up for it & additionally when I asked it was for 24 months with no cancellation period. Not a lot of use to me when I struggle with a signal at the house. That is why i went with Yoigo in the end as it is unlimited & without permanence so if I want to stop or change there is no problem .Still struggle with signal at home though.
People have also told me they use a digi sim in a router which I was also told could not be done.

 

[Speve]

We leave home Monday coming to head South for ferry to Santander so I am kinda stuck in that no time to find alternatives. Once in Spain it’s two nights at Aires on route to Extramadura and not visiting any large towns or cities so will stick with Tiekom for the time being. I must say there service and coverage was brilliant last year. Now the dilemma do I go for the unlimited and stream to my hearts content.

I have to say the last few weeks the Tiekom SIM has not been working particularly well it keeps dropping the connection when streaming TV which is a pain.
it worked perfectly when in Portugal last year this time?
I have reported it to Camino however I reckon Vodafone are throttling the service because they have frozen any new sims I’m not happy about it but am looking around Popit seems to have a good sim but only 100 gb

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[ceejayt]

How much roaming on the Popit SIM in EU? Fair usage policy?

 

[Speve]

How much roaming on the Popit SIM in EU? Fair usage policy?

You have to use 14% in Uk then all the rest can be used in EU

 

[Stewart J]

Lobster currently looks the way forward unless Tiekom secure a deal with Vodafone

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[Neil S]

How much roaming on the Popit SIM in EU? Fair usage policy?

I used mine for 10 mins of surfing in the uk after activation
And it’s worked faultlessly in Europe
Full 100gb can be used

 

[Fulham Dave]

I used mine for 10 mins of surfing in the uk after activation
And it’s worked faultlessly in Europe
Full 100gb can be used

How long were you away for Neil?

You have to use 14% in Uk then all the rest can be used in EU

We spend 3 to 6 months overseas at a time, so wondering if you need to use some of the data allowance in the UK each month

 

[Neil S]

How long were you away for Neil?



We spend 3 to 6 months overseas at a time, so wondering if you need to use some of the data allowance in the UK each month

3 months but your allowed up to 6 months

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[Neil S]

How long were you away for Neil?



We spend 3 to 6 months overseas at a time, so wondering if you need to use some of the data allowance in the UK each month

 

[Fulham Dave]

3 months but your allowed up to 6 months View attachment 724473

Thanks Neil, may have to get 2 of them if cannot find 250GB + sim that works throughout Europe again, which seems unlikely.

 

[ceejayt]

If you can afford it the it seems to me Starlink is the way forward - once and for all. £460 for the kit and £95 a month for mobile use

Anyone tried it? I am tempted

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[ceejayt]

Can be turned on and off as required as well....

RV use

 

[Speve]

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Fulham Dave Here’s the reply I got from Popit today
Hi Alan,

Thank you for your message, your sims work excellent in most devices so this won’t be a problem as for our data plans 100GB is our biggest plan yet, all plans do come with unlimited calls and text and we do require at least 14 days of uk usage, however you will be able to roam like at home for up to 6 months through out the year

If you wish to keep an eye out on our website over the coming weeks we are looking at releasing some bigger data only roaming sims. Keep peeled.

Hopefully this information helps

Kind Regards
Matt

Matthew Gitsham Head of Marketing email: matthew.gitsham@popitmobile.co.uk PO BOX 1621, Doncaster, DN1 9WR DN5 8AF

 

[Lenny HB]

Here’s the reply I got from Popit today
Hi Alan,

Thank you for your message, your sims work excellent in most devices so this won’t be a problem as for our data plans 100GB is our biggest plan yet, all plans do come with unlimited calls and text and we do require at least 14 days of uk usage, however you will be able to roam like at home for up to 6 months through out the year

If you wish to keep an eye out on our website over the coming weeks we are looking at releasing some bigger data only roaming sims. Keep peeled.

Hopefully this information helps

Kind Regards
Matt

Matthew Gitsham Head of Marketing email: matthew.gitsham@popitmobile.co.uk PO BOX 1621, Doncaster, DN1 9WR DN5 8AF

Does that mean they require to use it for 14 days before using it for roaming?
Our next trip is only 5½ weeks so I might be better off with a local sim

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