4GX hotspot install

JJAdv

I’m a bit of a Luddite when it comes to mobile phone stuff...

Can you explain (layman’s terms) what is the advantage of this type of system and how does it work?

Where does the wifi signal come from when out Bush? If you get that wouldn’t you get the mobile signal anyway?

Cheers

Anthony

JJAdv what are you using as your 'hot spot' device and why do you need it?

For those asking about why . . . I have a Tesltra 4g hotspot in the Ranger.
The main advantages, you can use your incorporated data allowances, and if using a small external antenna you can boost weak telstra signal to enable connection and wifi phone calls.
I've only had it in for 6 months and a few trips like the 12,600km 5 states trip mid last year, and that was without antenna, but it did help a lot in weak signal areas, connects faster than phone or ipad to telstra signal.
It connects when I'm within 30m or so of the vehicle.

I'm also puzzle on this subject seems different to a pocket wifi modem as you actuall go via your late model phone . https://www.byui.edu/employee-phone-plan/wi-fi-calling/hotspot/call-forwarding

4GX is just 4G on the 700Mhz spectrum (old TV spectrum). 700Mhz will propagate a fair bit further than the 1800 and 2100 4G they use in the city.

By connecting a good quality high gain antenna to the hotspot you will extend the range considerably past what your phone or a hotspot will get to without an antenna.

What do i use it for?
I enable "WiFi calling" and call people, instead of having to use the Satphone, When camping and traveling solo, I can stream TV or audio. I can post to Facebook or Instagram, I can just research the next day. Pretty well anything you normally do online.

I also have other Sat Devices for when I get past any phone range..

I have a standard Telstra Hotspot with antenna.
Charges by USB.
I have a pre-paid sim in it.
Works Well.

I see no benefit in wifi calling and it can never replace a satphone. If there's a signal there and you have an external antenna you would simply just make a phone call or use your data . Currenty 4GX does not match the coverage of Telstra's 3G.