Some further thoughts on modem selection...

As of current knowledge we can have either good roaming via GSM, or LTE.

What do you think, how long will the GSM networks still be operational?

If they shut them off lets say within the next five years then there is not that much benefit from the better roaming capabilities of the PHS8-P/J/K. OK one could still use the UMTS frequencies, but would loose much of the roaming functionallity and have 4 useless bands, the modem supports.

If they are operational for lets say 15+ years then the roaming advantage is something to take into account.

Still hoping for a firmware for the PLS8-E with additional roaming capabilities like the US variant has. This would make things so much easier

Mith