Serious question, I compared two mobile hotspots in Mexico City and the result was clear

I was using a generic unlocked hotspot for a month and had constant drops during video calls. I switched to a local Telcel MiFi device with a proper data plan, about $25 for 30GB, and the connection is rock solid. The difference was the bands it supports and having a local carrier's full network access, not just roaming. Has anyone else found that buying local SIMs and gear is the only way to get reliable work done in certain countries?

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mark_lane421mo ago

Only $25 for 30GB... that's insane.

jadew631mo ago

Local carrier's full network access" is the key part people miss.

grant_hart1mo ago

Used to think it was just hype, but that line about full network access really made it click for me.