Solis 5G Travel Hotspot Review - How it Compares to the Solis 1
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- Are you looking to upgrade your mobile hotspot for travel and are wondering if the Solis 5G is worth it? Let's take look at the device and what it has to offer.
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Years ago, I picked up the original Solis hotspot device and have been using it ever since. However, for the holidays, I was gifted Solis’s latest model, the Solis 5G. So, how does the new hotspot compare and is it worth it? Let’s take a look at what’s included and my experience with the device so far.
First, let’s take an overview of what you get when you purchase the Solis 5G
In the box, you’ll get your hotspot device along with a USB-A to USB-C charging cable and a SIM card ejector tool. But, much more important than what comes in the physical box is what’s now included with the purchase of a new device. When you purchase a Solis 5G, you’ll get 1 GB of global data each month. This data can be used in any of the more than 135 countries supported by Solis. As someone who’s previously needed to purchase data each time I’ve traveled, this new included data is a huge benefit.
The downside is that the Solis 5G currently retails for nearly $400 - although this does include shipping in the U.S. By the way, if you do decide to buy, you can save 10% on your device by using the code MONEY30 at checkout.
Next, one of the biggest changes with this Solis model is the LCD touchscreen - although you will still need a phone or other device to activate and manage your hotspot’s data.
Looking at the Solis 5G online, I was excited about the prospect of interfacing directly with the device via a touch screen. And while there are some features on here we’ll talk about later, I was a bit surprised that, in order to activate my data plan and better monitor how much data I had left, I still need to use my phone and scan a QR code. What’s more, the Solis 5G uses a different website than the regular device or the Lite. also On this website, you can override the device name as well as change the network name and password if you want.
Despite the minor annoyance of needing to manage your data via a phone or computer, the touchscreen interface does have some nice features. For one, you can see how many devices are currently connected and even block unknown devices if needed. Of course, it’s also helpful to see how much battery your hotspot has left and what network you’re currently on. So, while I wish it could do even more, I do like the touchscreen interface overall.
Speaking of data, should you need more than what’s provided, there are a few plan options.
Currently, Solis offers a variety of data options, including both global and region-specific plans. First, there’s their $9 Global Daypasses, which sound like a great deal - but with Solis warning that throttling could occur after 1GB of data in consumed in a day, I don’t see much of a point in them. Alternatively, however, the monthly global unlimited plan is $99 and includes 20 GB of data before throttling. But this plan does autorenew, so be sure to cancel if you don’t want to do that.
Personally, I think it’s probably best to just purchase global or domestic data by the GB. For the U.S., domestic data starts at $8 for 1GB and gets cheaper as you work up to $80 for 20 GB. As for Global per GB data, you can get 1 GB for $12 while 20 GB will cost you $180. FYI, that MONEY30 code also works for 10% off data.
What’s also nice is that your devices lifetime data plan allotment will be used before any other data plan you may have. Plus, per GB data doesn’t expire. So, if you think you’ll burn through more than your 1GB of included data, you may want to stock up on some spare GBs to use as you travel.
One of the best features of the Solis 5G in my opinion is SignalScan
On the Solis 5G’s homescreen, you’ll see an icon in the bottom right corner for SignalScan. With this tool, you can have your device seek out a better network connection that might be available. I found this useful when the T-Mobile network I was on by default was giving me problems and I was able to connect to AT&T instead using SignalScan. Of course, there’s no guarantee this trick will work everytime, but it’d definitely a nice feature to have.
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Can you put an sim card in the unit to use instead of buying data from Solis? Professional & succinct review...thank you!
Yes I believe so as it has a sim card slot
I currently have a LTE but it's not very reliable... Thanks for this review. I think it will be a good upgrade for me.
I used twp skyroam mobile products for travelling wifi before (before the Solis round orange product).
The products were fine until the gadget battery got old. Hard to find replacement battery (not even sure if it is still replaceable). Also, once they have a new product, the log in screen does not work for older products, and you have to call in to the CHAT room., Fairly cumbersome.
Can you use Airlo with this?
i have the solis lite. does is still work fast in this years? we are using 5g now i think i have to upgrade
This one or the netgear m6?
Wifi 6 or 7 ?
Can anybody confirm how aggressive the throttling is? Was thinking about purchasing the 100gb high speed plan with this model for on the go gaming “avoiding some atrocious hotel Wi-Fi speeds”. I don’t mind being throttled so long as my speed maintains a steady 4-10mbps download in metropolitan areas.
4-10 Mbps after throttling? Yeah right, keep dreaming buddy 🤣. Realistically, once throttled, it's more like Kbps, no more Mbps 😂. Consider yourself lucky if you even get 1 Mbps after being throttled lol. You are better off lowering the quality of your games slightly to use less data when playing. Depending on how much you are playing, and the type of games you are playing, 100GB should be enough if that's all you are using it for. But then again, that depends on the game and how much you play. But I am assuming if you are using it when you travel, that it can't be everyday lol
An hour of online Call of Duty on the PS5 uses about 150 Megabytes. The Unlimited plan comes with 100 GB of data. When you do the math, that is about 660+ hours of online Call of Duty. If you sleep 8 hrs a day, there's not even that many hours left in a month 😂.(Now granted the game you are playing might use more than that, I am just using that as a reference).
If I upgrade from my Solis Lite, does anyone know if I can flip my unused day passes over?
Yes you can. It takes a few days for them to merge over, but, just call customer service phone number and they'll get it done.
Does it have a lan port ?
No.
Here is the thing your article did not address. Can it use SIM Cards or E Sim from other carriers? South Korea sells SIM Cards for $27 for a monthly plan unlimited no throttling. A much better cost than a Proprietary Plan. So if you need data to watch movies or unlimited non stop RUclips Videos paying $3-4 a Gig is costly. Kind of crap if you can't use Physical SIM Cards and E SIMs locally. Trying to get away from the Gouge of US prices.
Solis lite - useless while in Boston and New York / Manhattan during my Aug2024 trip. It was ok while in Japan Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka. Do not recommend.
Have you tried ryoko
I own two Solis Lite (orange) hotspots for streaming video. These have worked reasonably when when the available cell reception was adequate. I purchased a Solis 5G hotspot to take advantage of the better user interface (LCD screen), more rugged packaging, and easier mounting. The 5G hotspot has been unable to sustain a stable video stream in any of a number of situations where the 4G worked flawlessly.
Do not buy.
Does it connect to Verizon towers?
I’d like to know as well.
It appears they only support AT&T and T-Mobile, but not Verizon.
@@terriw919fyii heard it does it just takes a min
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These are 50$ on ebay just bought
40% off data for the holidays, it might be time to stock up considering it never expires......or so they say. Because terms and conditions can always change at the businesses discretion lol. I have yet to hear anyone who bought data years ago, not need it, and end up using it years later because they still had it lol. If anyone has bought data a long time ago, not needed it, and still has it and it works.....please let me know.....because when things sound almost too good to be true, it's definitely worth questioning and being skeptical.