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Internet Access is required at Reed Gift Fairs & AGHA Gift Fairs so that new customer name badges can be scanned.
Internet Access is not required for Gift & Lifestyle Fairs.
If you purchased an Optus USB Modem & SIM from FairScan previously, then it should be able to be used again at the Sydney February fair but will need to be recharged so that Internet access is available.
Recharging an Optus SIM can be done via: www.optus.com.au/recharge
If you have your Optus Modem, but the SIM card has expired, then a new SIM card can be purchased.
Alternatively if you haven’t yet purchased an Optus USB Modem, or you can’t find the one purchased last year, then a new Telstra modem or new Router can be purchased.
Please note that you can supply your own Internet access at the fairs. You don’t have to purchase this from FairScan and you don’t have to use Optus if you don’t want to.
We don’t recommend using the free Wifi at the fair as this will be slow.
You can not use your phone’s Hotspot for Internet access as this will require your phone to be on and close to the laptop at all times. Also a phone’s Hotspot will turn off automatically after a period of inactivity (approx. 10min) so therefore it won’t be suitable for use for the duration of the fair.
Our Recommendation
The best option is to use a router with an inbuilt modem inside, and then use a data SIM from either Telstra or Optus.
If you already have a black router that looks the same as the image below, then you can either recharge your SIM card (if it has been used in the last 6 months), or you can buy a new SIM card yourself, or from FairScan.
If you don’t have the black router below, and instead use a white one, then it is worth considering upgrading routers so you no longer need a USB modem.
New TP Link 4G Modem Router with Telstra SIM
The black TP-Link router has a built in modem allowing for a SIM card to be inserted directly into the modem.
This option is faster and more reliable than using a 4G USB Modem.
Hardware from previous years
Prepaid SIM cards deactivate if not recharged within 6 months.
If you still have your SIM and modem from a fair from 6 months ago, then you can simply recharge that SIM to give you data for the next fair.
If you only do 1 fair a year and therefore haven’t recharged within 6 months, then you will need a new SIM card.
Other Options
You can supply your own Optus, Telstra or Vodafone USB modem and SIM card.
If you don’t want to do prepaid, then contact your carrier as you may be able to get an ‘add on SIM’ which you can add to your existing phone account which then shares your phone’s monthly data allowance.
This is a really good option if you require Internet access on your laptop for when you travel within Australia outside Trade Fairs.
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