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PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 7:19pm On Nov 09, 2025
Czsamanie:
So I did that sim swap yesterday. and I inserted into ODU after 24 hours. Then I did the normal monthly unlimited. However, I'm not even getting any signal again. The outdoor is just showing 2 White light. No green or blue. And it's saying no internet inside.

Don't really know what's wrong. I'm thinking that maybe the Sim swap isn't successful or active yet. But then subscription went through.

huh huh Help o.. Make 25k no dissappear
This screenshot alone should tell you that the sim swap is yet to take effect.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 12:13pm On Nov 08, 2025
Czsamanie:
Someone just said not to put the ODU sim inside phone again say unlimited go go

huh

I just did a sim swap to get a physical sim this morning using the esim number.

How do I now check when the sim gets active? No be inside phone we go put am fes before putting it inside ODU.
Don’t be listening to all these people, they will confuse you.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 10:04am On Nov 06, 2025
Mykcool:
I know why I said that, but no need to argue further.
Bros no need to argue. NIN and sub operates on different platform and server.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 9:00am On Nov 03, 2025
Rokynwastar:
Anyone else having network inconsistency?

I get 40Mbps and then it jumps to 5Mbps and sometimes even 700Kbps and then settles at 30 or 20 Mbps. This has affected streaming massively as it buffers alot. This has been happening over the past few days.

Prior to this, I was getting consistent 50+ Mbps even during evening hours when the network usually goes kinda bad.
your ODU is picking different cells at random.
Just do a physical cell locking and have peace of mind.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 11:13am On Nov 02, 2025
https://5gbenchmark.com/

Tip: Open your router UI, press F12, choose Console, paste the code, hit Enter. For one‑click use, create a bookmark and paste the bookmarklet URL.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 11:09am On Nov 02, 2025
Rokynwastar:
I've seen multiple scripts in the video description, which one of them should I use??
The one for ZTE 5G. The description is below the video
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 10:51am On Nov 02, 2025
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 10:48am On Nov 02, 2025
Rokynwastar:
I have watched the video and have not been able to get how I'll lock cell on the ZTE ODU.

It's my first time, so it's kinda complex for me to follow
It’s tricky,
First open your ODU UI, then navigate to the web console and past the script..
And activate. It will pop up on the ODU interface.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 10:19am On Nov 02, 2025
NSEstudent:
Or is it like this:

PCI 490
EARFCN 1723

PCI 490
EARFCN3500

??
Yes ..
Lock the first then test the speed..
Repeat on the second then compare the one that has the highest upload and download speed.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m):
Rokynwastar:
Have you been able to replicate the cell locking on the ODU?
Yes, on the ZTE ODU with script.
I don't own ZLT ODU( I heard it has in build cell lock)
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 9:22am On Nov 02, 2025
NSEstudent:
Does this mean there are no close towers or is there another way to view them?
Also on your system status,
It will be listed there.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m):
NSEstudent:
I currently use ZLT X25, not the pro version. I only have 4G coverage in my area. How do I do this cell locking stuff to see if it will make a difference?

I see the Lock Specific Physical Cell option but when I click it, it says there is no data in the list.
here is how the PCI and EARFCN looks like.
Pick ONE PCI and the corresponding EARFCN, lock it and test the speed. From this picture, there are four physical cells

PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 6:32am On Nov 02, 2025
fuckboys:
which of the script did you use for x25pro?
X25 pro doesn’t need a script. It already has a physical cell lock function
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m):
Hullabaloon:
When you did yours, did you utilize the cell mapper website in the video? Cos my own cell mapper is not showing any cell towers. I've been stuck there since.
If you have X25 pro, you don’t need cell mapper.
All you need is the list of PCI and EARFCN.
ODU can also display the values too.
Just pick a PCI and the corresponding EARFCN and lock it
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 12:31pm On Nov 01, 2025
I wonder why Airtel will upgrade their ODU with the latest device then downgrade their IDU.
This is not making any sense. Has anyone tried using a wifi 6 IDU for the ZTE ODU?
Or can recommend a good IDU that is wifi 6 and compatible with the ZTE ODU.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 8:03am On Nov 01, 2025
Rokynwastar:
Looks like the ZTE G5F + MF296A does not have 4G cell Lock option. If it does, please point it out 🙏
That is the essence of the video.
You can use a script for a cell lock option.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 11:39am On Oct 28, 2025
Hullabaloon:
Is this not equivalent to 4G lock on the ZTE?
It's different, this one is physical cell lock.

PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 9:57pm On Oct 27, 2025
morikee:
Base on una experience between the ZTE and ZLT ODU which one dey better
I will go for ZLT because it has 4G Cell lock and DNS settings.

But if ZTE add these settings on their firmware updates, I will go for ZTE.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 7:51am On Oct 26, 2025
ZLT routers out perform ZTE.
My X25 pro beats my ODU ZTE, despite the ODU having 50mbps and having more signal strength.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 2:41pm On Oct 24, 2025
dustmalik:
I see. Could you share the pic of the POE power bank?

PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 1:27pm On Oct 24, 2025
dustmalik:
If I understand you correctly, you connected the ODU to the IDU's POE port, then connected a LAN cable from the IDU to the X25 pro. Is that correct?
ODU to the POE power bank.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 11:38am On Oct 24, 2025
dustmalik:
How did you power the ODU? I am asking because the X25 pro doesn't have POE.
I connected the ODU with POE, then loop the Ethernet cable to the X25 pro. It will act as a WAN.
I don’t think there’s a way to power ODU without POE. This is for the latest ODU.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 9:49am On Oct 24, 2025
fuckboys:
all these are simple router settings. Go in there take a look and message around with some of the settings. You can easily reset to default if ut doesn't work. And the IDU is just a router. Have anybody tried connecting an external router to the airtel ODU?
Yes ..
I’ve connected my X25 pro with the ODU.
And it worked perfectly.
The only annoying thing is a blinking red light on the X25 pro
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 7:37pm On Oct 21, 2025
Meklex:
thanks for this. I was able to change my DNS
is your ODU ZTE or ZLT?
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 6:38pm On Oct 21, 2025
Rokynwastar:
My device isn't bringing up the option for username, only password.

How do I bypass??
I doubt ZTE has the option, except if there’s going to be a new update on the firmware.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 9:37am On Oct 21, 2025
To explain further, using my location as an example .
Band 7 has two frequencies , one is faster and better in internet connection.
I can lock the better frequency using my X25 pro because it has a cell lock.
I can't do the same with my ODU router because it has only Band lock.
so with my ODU router , the two frequencies overlaps each other.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 9:27am On Oct 21, 2025
Rokynwastar:
You'll find DNS and Band Lock on the ODU's settings not the IDU's
Kindly show a screenshot of the DNS..
Don’t mistake DDNS with DNS.
Band lock is available but cell lock is not available for 4G/ LTE network.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 9:24am On Oct 21, 2025
dustmalik:
Are you saying, when you go to Device Settings > Advanced Settings, there's no 'Band Lock' there?
These are basic settings Airtel usually have on their 5G devices.
kindly go through my text,
This time very slowly.
Band lock is different from cell lock.
Band lock is available on the router..
4G/LTE cell lock is not available but 5G cell lock is available..
I hope you understand now..
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 8:39am On Oct 21, 2025
Meklex:
how do I change it. Couldn't find the option when I visit 192.168.1.1
DNS server is not available on the latest Airtel ODU.
4G/ LTE cell lock is also not available. These are the major downside of the new router.
If you don't have issues with these above, I think it's a good buy.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 6:25pm On Oct 18, 2025
Meklex:
I didn't even see the device while registering. They only told me it's available and I will get it within 48 hours.

I have checked the outdoor unit and there's no slot for removable sim card but I just checked the manual that came with it and it seems the sim card is behind screws.
I can confirm there is slot for nano sim . There is a cover with Allen key screws that protects it.
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 11:34pm On Oct 17, 2025
Pharaohny:
is it really unlimited , i mean uncapped?
Nope, capped @ 1TB
PhonesRe: Airtel Unlimited Data Thread! Best Data Plan In 2024!! by williams85(m): 4:09pm On Oct 16, 2025
Unfaized:
It will work. The battery has 2 12v ports. One for input (from power), then the other for Output (To router).

So you plug your dc converter cable, 5v USB side to ur powerbank, and then the 12v side to the battery bank and it should come on.

I checked to confirm the ports at the Airtel Office yesterday.
Now I understand,
But won't it be an issue connecting a power bank to a power bank.
Hope you understand what I mean?

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