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ZTE MU5001, 5G/CAT20 Unlocked, Portable WiFi 6 Hotspot with 30 day rolling contract - Unlimited sim £42 in total @ Vodafone
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Posted 7 March 2022

ZTE MU5001, 5G/CAT20 Unlocked, Portable WiFi 6 Hotspot with 30 day rolling contract - Unlimited sim £42 in total @ Vodafone

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  1. zhyoo's avatar
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    Let me explain how to cancel the airtime.

    When you received the device, you can either do ON DAY 1

    1. Go to online chat or call Voda give the 30 days notice, do not say the word CANCEL, then you could pay max 1 month airtime fee 20, 31 or 42.
    2. Request PAC/STAC, then port the voda data number out straight away or on day 15 (more safe), then you just pay the days you used before port out.

    For myself, I got my PAC on day 1, port out few days later, final bill £-35 (£42 tariff)
    If you were told you can't give notice or request pac bla bla, just f off, change another person.
  2. elmetodo's avatar
    Thanks OP, rude not to pick another one up. I couldn't see the £20 deal, but got the 30gb 1 month sim and device for £31. See under for method through 5g.co.uk.

    yes they are unlocked. I bought one from the previous deal

    ZTE MU5001 5G Deals - Save on a MU5001 5G contract - click on the 1 month 30gb sim. It says £100 upfront, but in the vodafone basket there is no upfront cost, just the £31 for the sim card. (edited)
  3. soton26's avatar
    HellriderUKDeals6911/03/2022 10:53

    sorry for being thick but where is the chat link?



    vodafone.co.uk/con…obi

    Enter "30 days notice", eventually the bot will transfer you to an actual person then say "I'd like to give my 30 days notice as I only wish to use the service for 1 month". It was that easy for me, no attempt to keep me with them and I got my confirmation email 10 minutes later. (edited)
  4. zhyoo's avatar
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    iBird9007/03/2022 16:31

    Are you sure they are unlocked, have you had Vodafone confirm this to …Are you sure they are unlocked, have you had Vodafone confirm this to you?The name on the item is Vodafone 5G Hotspot, would suggest its network locked


    iBird9007/03/2022 16:31

    Are you sure they are unlocked, have you had Vodafone confirm this to …Are you sure they are unlocked, have you had Vodafone confirm this to you?The name on the item is Vodafone 5G Hotspot, would suggest its network locked


    Lots of people got this already and using Three £3 unlimited data sim on it

    iBird9007/03/2022 16:31

    Are you sure they are unlocked, have you had Vodafone confirm this to …Are you sure they are unlocked, have you had Vodafone confirm this to you?The name on the item is Vodafone 5G Hotspot, would suggest its network locked

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  5. elmetodo's avatar
    Aid_ni08/03/2022 10:01

    Probably a stupid question but what advantage does this have over me using …Probably a stupid question but what advantage does this have over me using my 5g phone as a hotspot?


    Technically similar, but a few differences,

    - The device emits a WiFI 6 signal, whilst phone hotspots only emit a WiFi 5 signal. The wifi signal is also slightly stronger than a phones can produce (in my experience)
    - It has a rj45 port, so you can connect it to a standalone router to provide the wifi in your home.
    - It has a internal battery, so it saves your phone battery being used up.
    - Subjective, but when using a phone as a hotspot I have noticed mobile companies throttle the speed, seems they can tell what I am doing (although they claim not to do this). With the ZTE I haven't had any throttling.
  6. n0chex's avatar
    Why are people making this so complicated?

    The day you receive your sim and device go on chat and tell them you want to give 30 days notice - Job Done.
  7. pc5020's avatar
    The £20 deal is HERE for anyone looking for it. It's not that obvious in the OP's post...
  8. n0chex's avatar
    mode_10108/03/2022 14:42

    this is what makes these type of deals too much effort...think these deals …this is what makes these type of deals too much effort...think these deals need greater scrutiny.....if Vodafone themselves are charging £100 upfront for the device when tied to certain rolling contracts, why would they let people cancel after paying only £30 or £42?....would avoid...


    I have Chat records and screen captures to say I can give my 30 days notice on day 1 and keep the device,

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    HellriderUKDeals6909/03/2022 16:16

    Hi there, just checking if you activated your sim first before giving 30 …Hi there, just checking if you activated your sim first before giving 30 days notice?


    I’ve just rang and gave 30 days notice. Not activated the sim.
  12. zhyoo's avatar
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    Guess_What07/03/2022 17:14

    £3 unlimited data sim? What kind of insane deal did I miss.



    Three business, hurry up offer expired this month. (edited)
  13. elmetodo's avatar
    mode_10108/03/2022 14:15

    How easy is the cancellation? Can you do it all online?


    I called, as believe the 30 days notice can only be given on the phone (happy to be proved wrong). Vodafone CS is a bit like banging your head against a wall. Took about 15mins to connect to someone, then about another 20-30 mins to get to the right person, then it was cancelled in about 1 minute.

    Other people may have different/better approaches, but this was mine and my experience (edited)
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    WindyWillow09/03/2022 14:23

    Hi to everyone, not sure if I have got this right but I am not sure why a …Hi to everyone, not sure if I have got this right but I am not sure why a PAC code is needed, but I am not fully up to speed with these things. I do not have any kind of mobile sim contract with Vodafone - I just went for this deal a couple of days ago for this ZTE deal at £31.00. Mine arrived this morning, I went on to Live Chat and spoke to a really friendly and helpful agent. I gave the 'mobile number' that is showing once I logged into my online account, not the number on the back of the Data Sim that arrived this morning beginning with 00030. I just asked to cancel the 30 day rolling contract\sim. We were done within 5 minutes and I received this email while still on the Live Chat: Hello,We're very sorry to hear you'd like to disconnect your mobile number XXXXXXXXXXX.If you've decided to leave because of something we did wrong, we'd really like to make it up to you. Just get in touch and we'll do everything we can to keep you.Important informationIf there's nothing we can do to keep you with us, here's some important information to read before you go:Your final billWe'll continue to charge you up to and including your disconnection date on 08/Apr/2022 00:00:00. You'll then receive your final bill within 22 days which will include:


    PAC will terminate the airtime agreement from the day it is used. Example I followed what you done above on a previous deal where it was £50 up front and £42 for the airtime agreement.

    I then requested a PAC code. I received a message to say if I use the PAC code today the termination fee will be £6 for the one day I used the SIM So £50 up front and £6 airtime = £56 rather than £92.

    I have also today received this deal. £0 up front got straight onto the chat and asked to give 30 days notice and get a PAC code. I have just used the PAC code and have received a message from vodafone saying my termination fees will be £0. If it really does come through at £0, I have paid £0 for the device and £0 for the airtime agreement. (edited)
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    jfman007/03/2022 20:11

    They say you shouldn’t run these from the mains 24/7 so I’ll just rotate th …They say you shouldn’t run these from the mains 24/7 so I’ll just rotate them every second day


    Use a smart plug and set timer for charge.

    Sam_Clements07/03/2022 20:17

    Thank you for the direct link, mine was giving me an error with the other …Thank you for the direct link, mine was giving me an error with the other one too!I've been looking for one of these for a while. Can I cancel the 30 day contract as soon as I receive this? It seems like too good a deal, which usually makes me worry!Does anyone know if I can hang on to the SIM and start the 30 day in a couple of months? I'm hoping to take this to a festival at the end of May. If it starts as soon as I receive it I'll cancel it and get a cheaper one nearer the time.


    No contact starts when you order it not the day you receive it (edited)
  16. MJ_91's avatar
    Siddy07/03/2022 21:10

    I did a check online whilst waiting to chat and couldn't find anything on …I did a check online whilst waiting to chat and couldn't find anything on mifi units etc only phones.But the said after 30 days to me.Anyone know where to find a chat screen in hostory as it's not in the normal history pages.


    They are definitely unlocked from day 1, I got one last week
  17. mikspe's avatar
    Siddy07/03/2022 21:12

    How do they get delivered?Is it a letterbox job or sign here.


    DPD in person. Will not leave and can’t collect.They take a pic of it in your hand.
  18. geedub's avatar
    ah_heng08/03/2022 14:53

    Sorry for being a noob. What’s so hot about this deal when we could get u …Sorry for being a noob. What’s so hot about this deal when we could get unlimited minutes and data with this monthly cost anywhere isn’t it? Or am I missing something #fomo

    The £300 dongle and a lot using it to go with the £3 unlimited data SIM they got from three.
  19. GShock123's avatar
    LordMetro23/03/2022 09:29

    [Image] Free £25 anywaysThanks OP, will cover the April RPI rise anyways …[Image] Free £25 anywaysThanks OP, will cover the April RPI rise anyways


    Will they remove the credit check record they performed while taking such orders ?
  20. Goo_R's avatar
    smile7823/03/2022 11:44

    Don't get too excited with the £25 credit as they will charge you for the …Don't get too excited with the £25 credit as they will charge you for the sim contract regardless and take £20 monthly by DD unless you cancel contract.


    vodofaone clearly wrote to him they have cancelled the order so there is no SIM contract or £20 monthly DD. If they do take than its good because he will get another refund for it and another credit for inconvience.
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    n0chex25/03/2022 00:35

    Do you need to access the web interface if you are connecting external …Do you need to access the web interface if you are connecting external antenna's to this or will it automatically pick them up and change to the externals istead of the built in Antenna.


    I read somewhere (may have been in the manual) that you connect the 5G Antennas and then turn off the router and back on again and hey presto.

    admirable24/03/2022 12:53

    How do you change the time on this? I don't think I'm seeing the full menu?

    192.168.01
    Advanced Settings
    Others Tab
    SNTP Option
    Time Zone ( Greenwich Mean Time for the UK)

    That's how I did it anyway. (edited)
  22. SuperDan's avatar
    I think part of the practical problem here is being caused by problematic semantics.

    14-day cooling off period is a period in which you can CANCEL your purchase. You'd normally receive a full refund/return to the position you'd have been in prior to making the purchase - except if you've plugged in the SIM card then they've got the right to bill you for any services used. That's why you'd be lining yourself for potentially being asked to return the free item. Cancel = as if the purchase never happened.

    ENDING your contract is different. These sim agreements are only 30-day rolling periods, so you can end your contract without penalty after just one month.

    They require 30 days notice to END the contract.

    There's no reason whatsoever why you/we can't serve them 30 days notice on day one to END our contract at the earliest possible moment (day 31). However, if you/we continue to tie this process up in knots with the 14-day Cooling Off period during which we can CANCEL our purchase then is it really any wonder that Vodafone Customer Services are giving patchy responses?

    As someone else said a little while ago, just tell them you want to provide 30 days notice of your intention to END your contract on day 31.
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    Onlydongles18/03/2022 11:32

    SO is that speed on 4G, then? I want to attempt something similar but …SO is that speed on 4G, then? I want to attempt something similar but findit all very daunting. ANy idiots guide you can provide? My router only gives 3G signals (not even 4g).Thanks


    No that is full 5G on a windowsill - no external antenna. I'm an idiot so the guide in the link above should be fairly straightforward.
    Remember if you cock up - you can always factory reset the modem.
    Essentially it went like this for me on 3 -
    Use Cellmapper website to find your local towers and the bands they use.
    Follow the link to the guide in the comments, with the javascript code to get the hidden menus to pop up in Chrome or Firefox.
    Click on turn off 4G( or 5G if you have it )
    Then you can change the bands on 4G. Choose from 1 / 3 / 20 / 1+3 / 1+20 / 3+20 or Auto to go back to default.
    If the tower is able to provide 4G or 5G it'll change as you press enter. Then you just turn the 4G or 5G back on.
    Speed test it to confirm. You can use the yellow or green bars at the top to fine tune your routers location near the window etc.
    The lines show signal quality and signal noise ratio if I remember correctly.
    And that is it.
    Remember it's fine if you're using it as a home router. But if the tower (i.e band) you use goes down or you need to use the router on the move then you will need to change the band settings again.

    Onlydongles18/03/2022 11:32

    SO is that speed on 4G, then? I want to attempt something similar but …SO is that speed on 4G, then? I want to attempt something similar but findit all very daunting. ANy idiots guide you can provide? My router only gives 3G signals (not even 4g).Thanks


    Also without doing any of that - you can go into the standard settings on the 192.168.0.1 router homepage and select whether you want 4G/5G or 3G/4G/5G. Choose 4G/5G so it only serves those. If you cock up you can always go back and change the options. Remember to change these settings you need to turn off the internet (not the WiFi but the 3G/4G/5G ON/OFF button with the signal bars next to it on the main page.

    Yours sincerely
    A.N Idiot (edited)
  24. elmetodo's avatar
    jd12107/03/2022 16:53

    Tried the 30gb link but it's giving me incompatible or not a valid deal. …Tried the 30gb link but it's giving me incompatible or not a valid deal. Oh well


    That's odd, this is the direct link to the basket for the 30gb sim and device for £31 - 5G | 5g (edited)
  25. n0chex's avatar
    Anyone else mention how to cancel their plan needs a permanent ban
  26. elmetodo's avatar
    srm8707/03/2022 19:19

    It's got an ethernet port so assuming I can hook this up to my mesh system?


    Yes, it's a gigabit ethernet port. I use it in modem only mode connected to a router. Been flawless for the week I have had it.
  27. wjw's avatar
    Harris_M07/03/2022 23:43

    Is it possible to claim retrospectively?


    First click on the link of 5g.co.uk for £31, it will take you to the vodafone site to proceed to check out. (Don't click on proceed to check out)

    Then, open TCB and look for vodafone, then sim deals. You will find £17 cashback. Click on it.

    Then it will take you back to vodafone site, Click on the basket and you will see £31 offer is sitting in your basket. Click on proceed to check out and pay for it.
  28. anilc23's avatar
    Discente11/03/2022 16:27

    I've just had a nightmare 20 minutes trying to give the 30 days …I've just had a nightmare 20 minutes trying to give the 30 days notice...Now I am just going to return it! What a waste of time! :-(


    Try a different agent! Some of them don't know what they're on about
  29. Uridium's avatar
    Very impressed with this little router.

    Today I swapped out the Dlink dwr-921 4g router that I have in my static caravan holiday home.
    With the Dlink I was only getting around 10-15Mbps speed on EE as there is no 5g signal there.

    Same EE sim card in the ZTE and I'm getting 75-80Mbps on 4G. Amazing.
  30. jd121's avatar
    Just ordered.. Topcashback tracked also 20 quid
  32. ibrahih6's avatar
    I think this is the best way for those on 30 day data plans, go on live chat, give 30 day notice to terminate rolling contract, then you will get an email confirmation, on the email you will see the phone number associated with the sim card.
    Now that you have the phone number ,start a new live chat and ask for the PAC code, make sure the sim is on as you will need to provide a security code to the agent, then you will get a text with the PAC code.
    As soon as the PAC code is used, you should only be billed up to the period the number was active on Vodafone. So it's up to when you want to use the PAC code, you have 30 days to use it.
    Hope this helps and happy to be corrected. (edited)
  33. soton26's avatar
    I don't understand why 21 pages later people are still asking the same question.
    Go on an e-chat with them, say you're giving 30 days notice as you only need the device for 1 month. They'll bill you the £31 or £42 (whatever package you went for) and that's it. Stop trying to sneak the system with PAC codes etc, just accept the device will cost you £31 or £42 and there's no dramas. I did this yesterday and reading the comments on here I expected it to be an ultra stressful experience but it was honestly so simple.

    halbot11/03/2022 09:52

    i am on chat with them and they are trying to charge me a £39.20 …i am on chat with them and they are trying to charge me a £39.20 'disonnection fee' when I ask for the PAC code!yes this is exactly what just happened to me....if I try PAC code or give notice on the contract, they are trying to charge me £39.20


    Which is it? Did you give 30 days notice and also asked for a PAC? Give 30 days and leave it at that. (edited)
  34. 1Sebastien's avatar
    I just got text message stating:

    Hello. Sorry - we're still waiting for Vodafone 5G Mobile Hotspot stock from the manufacturer. Don't worry though, you've got a spot on the waiting list and we'll send your order out as soon as possible. We'll update you again in 3 working days. To check the delivery details and get tracking updates for all items in your order, head to vodafone.co.uk/ord…BER
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    ozzmosiz08/03/2022 10:49

    If only. I had 5g in my area


    Move out from the area.
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    sheepdognwolf07/03/2022 18:31

    anybody got an O2 sim to work in this - O2 doesn't like my TP Mifi but …anybody got an O2 sim to work in this - O2 doesn't like my TP Mifi but works in the Huawei MiFi device - so wondering if anybody has got an O2 sim to work without having to change the settings

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    Siddy07/03/2022 21:12

    How do they get delivered?Is it a letterbox job or sign here.


    DPD, wouldn’t leave in safe place, had to be present for it
  39. Sam_Clements's avatar
    I did the £31 deal and received the item today. The first chat operator stated he couldn't do anything as it was in the 14 day period, even though I made it clear that I did not want to cancel my order, but just the plan.
    I then went straight back in and the next operator understood, cancelled my monthly plan and direct debit and allowed me to pay online. 5g mobile router for £31 is great. I'm happy to use the month of data to test it out. What a great deal. Thanks! This will come in handy when on holiday as me and the Mrs both have Plusnet mobiles which are crap out in the sticks!
  40. trionkidnapper's avatar
    For anyone else who ordered and haven't yet cancelled; I called up and it was easy to do. 30 days' notice triggered easily enough.

    They did offer me a good deal on an alternative: £10p/m for 100GB (18 months contract) which was much better than the £31 for 30GB original contract. So heads up that's available when cancelling.
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