USB 4G UK recommendations

Hi,

I have taken a look at the hardware compatibility list (http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Supported_Hardware#4G_LTE_cards_and_modems) and I tried an E3372 4G stick, the problem was it came in hilink mode (where it does it’s own NAT etc) and I tried converting it to modem mode (following http://blog.asiantuntijakaveri.fi/2015/07/convert-huawei-e3372h-153-from.html) without any luck (the E3372 has been sent back).

My question is, can any one recommend a 4G USB stick that I can easily get in the UK (such as Amazon UK) which will work well with Mikrotik. I would ideally like to be able to get stats and information of the 4G connection from within the Mikrotik interface. I’m running the latest ‘current’ release.

Many thanks

The ZTE MF823 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/ZTE-86694801-MF823-4G-Dongle/dp/B00MEJJSGW) is jumping out at me. How can I find out if it support the Direct-IP mode talked about here (http://mum.mikrotik.com/presentations/US15/brian.pdf).

Would the ZTE MF823 support SMS?