In short: the additional functions could have been dispensed with. Otherwise it is simply not possible to access the internet during the charging process or even after the charging has been involuntarily terminated prematurely, as the hotspot then has to be charged again. It is therefore much more sensible to use a separate power bank when traveling. If both functions are used at the same time, the battery is emptied in no time. The hotspot’s power bank functionality is definitely useful – unfortunately, it can only be used for a halfway acceptable period of time if the device isn’t used as a hotspot at the same time. In everyday travel, however, it is quite superfluous. The only advantage is that it can also be triggered remotely via app, making it relatively easy to take group photos. The only eight megapixel camera is inferior to almost every smartphone camera. These extra functions have unfortunately disappointed us.
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For example, it is equipped with a camera, can establish Bluetooth connections and should be able to serve as a power bank for other devices. The Solis X also offers some extra functions. Even connecting several devices at the same time worked without any problems in our test. Overall, Skyroam’s hotspot does exactly what it promises to do. The speed was always in the mid double-digit Mbit/s range, which is roughly equivalent to the surfing speed with an average SIM card for an average connection. In our test, the connection setup worked without any problems. They can then be used to access the Internet via the respective mobile phone network. Internet-enabled devices can be connected to it in various ways. The device automatically dials into the respective mobile network. This, in turn, is an enormous factor of uncertainty for users. Although it can be assumed that Skyroam will not proceed in this way, as this would probably trigger a storm of indignation, this does not alter the fact that Skyroam is contractually entitled to this right due to the unclear wording when the monthly flat rate is booked. In principle, it is also possible to cap the surfing speed to an absolute minimum speed after ridiculously low data consumption. As soon as a certain data consumption is reached, it should be possible to reduce the surfing speed.
At the same time, however, there is a so-called fair-use rule, which is so unclearly formulated that it could also be used to justify massive restrictions in usability: as soon as a certain data consumption is reached, it should be possible to reduce the surfing speed. However, there is a catch: the price of the flat rate should apply regardless of the data volume used. Up to ten devices can be connected so that several people can share a hotspot with a flat rate. These prices are quite fair considering that they apply worldwide. There is a fixed price of 8 euros per gigabyte of data volume, a daily flat rate and a monthly flat rate for 80 euros. The respective offers can be booked directly in the app. At this point we would also like to comment on pricing: In addition to the one-time fee for the device, there are fees for Internet access.
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