Simzlink
About Simzlink
Simzlink is the best network in Llama Nation! This mod brings Internet, TV, and Music subscriptions to The Sims 4 - locking down interactions based on service status, and so much more! Like the modern world, dealing with Simzlink is a work out - you have to deal with WiFi ranges, your service will go out every now and then, you'll be billed separately with harsh late fees, and dealing with Customer Service might make your pull your hair out.
All interactions on computers and tablets will be locked down until you've subscribed and setup an Internet Router.
Like the real world, computers and tablets will need to be within range of an online Router. WiFi can only broadcast on the same floor, so you will need multiple Routers if you have computers on multiple floors.
TV's and Stereos require separate TV and Music subscriptions that can be added to your service through Customer Support. TVs and Stereos do not have to be within proximity of a Router. As long as there is one Router on the lot turned on you will be able to connect.
Special Thanks
In Memory of Victor Andrade
SNB Bills was a large inspiration for me to get into modding and ultimately make Simzlink. I never took the chance to talk to Victor and regret that we were more competitors than collaborators. However, I’m forever grateful for the legacy he leaves behind. Rest in peace, Victor.
Special thanks to these peeps for helping this mod come to fruition in one way or another
Installation Notes
Unzip and place the package and ts4script in your Mods folder. Make sure you only have ONE copy at a time.
Double check that your unzipped script does not end with a number in the case your destination folder had an existing file with the name — otherwise the script will not load.
If you organize your CC, make sure scripts are not placed more than one folder deep.
Shortcuts
Get Mod Support with Bot 51
You can can now get automated mod support directly online!
Open Bot 51 in the lower right corner of your screen then ask a question or upload a Last Exception file or Lot 51 log file like lot51_core.log.
If you need human support you will need to Join the Discord community.
You can upload 5 files and ask 20 questions per day.
Simzlink Documentation
Getting Started with Simzlink
The first time you load an actively played household with the Simzlink mod enabled you’ll have an advertisement delivered in your mailbox. Included is a 50% off coupon on your first bill as a thanks for choosing Simzlink! You can purchase an Internet Router or Home Hub in build/buy mode, or call Customer Service to have a Technician dispatched at a time convenient for you to install one for free. You can also request a Wall-Mounted Router from your technician. Ask then for the wall mount, then drag it from your inventory to your desired location. Instruct your technician to install on the
SNB Bills Compatibility
Simzlink is fully compatible with SimRealist’s SNB mod. All Simzlink services are controlled via SNB Home Services when SNB is active. You will no longer receive a bill from Simzlink and all coupons will be null and void. SNB Basic Internet provides Simzlink Internet SNB Premium Internet provides Simzlink Music and Simzlink Stream SNB Basic Cable provides Simzlink TV SNB Premium Cable provides Simzlink Movie Channels When starting a new household, if you would like a Technician to install a free router, wait until they’ve completed their installation before activating your Internet in SNB Home
Simzlink Stream
Included with your Internet subscription is Simzlink Stream! Watch your favorite TV shows and Movies from your laptop or desktop computer. Look for Simzlink Stream within the Simzlink category menu. You can also leave your TV on in the background using “Turn On Channel” (TV subscription required)! Compatible with Channel/Movie overrides!
Home Hub with LIN-Z Assistant (HSY Internet Router)
Broadcast WiFi and tunes with the Simzlink Home Hub with LIN-Z Assistant. An Internet Router that includes all the functionality of the LIN-Z Smart Speaker wrapped in a sleek antenna-less design* Call over Sims in other rooms containing a Home Hub. Send Voice Messages to your friends. Available for $349 in Build/Buy Mode. The original Internet Router price has been slashed to $149 *A recolor of the Groove Tube Wireless Speaker. High School Years required.
Off-The-Grid: Satellite Dish & Classic Antenna
Simzlink is proud to announce the launch of the new Satellite Network in space. Lots that have the Off-The-Grid trait are required to have a Dish on the lot. Check out the Service Map to see which lots in your region have Fiber Networking, require a Dish, or have no access at all. If your Sims are low-key and don’t need the Internet or every TV channel, throw away the Rabbit Ears and purchase the Classic TV Antenna. You’ll have free access to the News channel, Civic Public Access*, and TV Classics* even during an outage! *Additional Packs Required
Service Area, Free Public WiFi, and Lot Challenge
Simzlink does not offer service in the following areas, which means you will be unable to access the Internet while visiting: Sixam, Batuu, Sylvan Glade, Oasis Springs Cave, Granite Falls Forest Simzlink will provide Free Public WiFi delivered through long range access points to the following areas, which means you will always be able to access Internet regardless of subscriptions or if a router is on the lot: Myshuno Meadows, Hospital, Police Station, Science Lab, Acting Studio, Magic HQ, High School, Auditorium, Grim HQ, Most San Myshuno and Mt. Komorebi Festivals If you have enabled Hard
Passwords & Parental Controls
Once your service is installed, you’ll need to Get Password from the Router. Only Sims with the WiFi password can use Internet service while on your lot. If you have the password you can give it to other Sims. If you need to revoke access from someone, you’ll have to reset the password which means everyone you gave it to will also lose access again. Once someone has the password, you can use Parental Controls to give them a time out. A text input will allow you to set a custom number of hours to lock that sim out from Internet interactions, and can be removed from the same pie menu.
Mobile Hotspot
You can now stay connected to your friends and family no matter where you are*! Call Customer Service today to add a Mobile Hotspot Family Plan for §75 per week or select individual Personal Plans for §30 per Sim per week.You can Toggle Mobile Hotspot from the Entertainment category on your phone. Once Tethered to your phone your Sims will have access to the Internet for up to 3-4 hours.
Outages & Technical Support
Service Disruptions Every now and then your service will go out. If you have any friends that are Technicians, you can ask them to fix it, but most of the time you’ll need to call Customer Service and select Technical Support. They will try to fix your service over the phone, but if they can’t they’ll need to dispatch a Technician to come to your home. If you are experiencing a Service Disruption you can try to Tinker with the Router through the computer interaction which may or may not fix your service depending on your Sim’s programming level. If they’re not great at it, they may even make
Simzlink Billing
Your Sims will receive a physical bill every 7 days in their mailbox. You can view your current Bill Statement by clicking on a Router or calling Customer Service from your phone.Late fees are applied each day you are late. You have 3 days to pay your bills before they become delinquent and your service is shut off. If you received any discounts through the mail, they will be invalidated, so be sure to pay on time! If you’re not raking in cash but smooth with words, Flirt for TV Service and you might be able to schmooze the “Cable Guy” enough to have them hook up free TV service (courtesy of
Simzlink Technician Active Career
Not only can you be a Simzlink Customer, but you can join the Technician Active Career! You’ll receive daily work orders, sending you to various residential and commercial venues to install Internet service and perform repairs. You’ll receive a Tech Tablet in your inventory once you join that has a Handbook with everything you need to know. Sims are paid on a weekly basis, depending on the number of Work Orders completed. The current rate is §88 per work order.
Commercial Venues
Venues like libraries and bars do not support Passwords or Billing, they will automatically be set to Commercial Mode. A Router is still required and will experience Service Disruptions. Installation is not required and will automatically connect when turned on. If you want to completely opt out of the mod at a venue, add the Free Public WiFi Lot Challenge. This will also exclude the lot from the Active Career.
Owned Businesses
Owned Businesses support Commercial and Residential Router Modes. When in Residential Mode, your business Internet will operate similar to your home. You will be charged a weekly bill, and your customers will need the Password to access the WiFi network. Commercial Mode will offer Free WiFi to anyone on the lot without the need for Passwords. Owned businesses will be charged 175% the normal fees, and will be deducted from business funds. Upgrade your business with the new Simzlink WiFi Decal and Simzlink Password Sign. Customers who have a laptop in their inventory or wish to use a computer on
Simzlink 1.9.1
- (1.9.1) Fixed an exception that occurs when traveling for a Work Order.
- Added Lovestruck’s new Reality Dating and Telenovela channels to Simzlink Stream!
- Fixed Horse Ranch channels not appearing in Simzlink Stream.
- Fixed a regression that prevented outages during lightning storms.
- Using the internet will now randomly manipulate Service Quality.
Simzlink 1.9
- Added Lovestruck’s new Reality Dating and Telenovela channels to Simzlink Stream!
- Fixed Horse Ranch channels not appearing in Simzlink Stream.
- Fixed a regression that prevented outages during lightning storms.
- Using the internet will now randomly manipulate Service Quality.
Simzlink 1.8.3
- Updated to support changes made in Crystal Creations patch that would cause exceptions if certain random packs were missing.
- You should now be able to Purchase Dyes from the Fabricator.
- Added internet requirement to a few missing computer purchase interactions.
Simzlink 1.8.1
- Fixed an issue preventing you from paying Simzlink bills in a Residential Rental.
Simzlink 1.8
- Updated to support the For Rent Patch (1.103.250).
Simzlink 1.7.2
- Horse Ranch
- Lots in Chestnut Ridge now require a Satellite Dish to connect to Simzlink services!
- The new Pony Up Kids TV channel has been added to the Computer Streaming service, and requires TV Service.
- The new Wild West TV channel can be viewed with only a Classic TV Antenna, or on a Computer with Streaming service!
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simzlink.deliver_advert
Deliver an Advertisement to the Mailbox (A coupon may or may not be included)
simzlink.deliver_bills
Deliver Bills to Mailbox
simzlink.greet_player
Greet yourself to the active lot. This is helpful for the Active Career where you may travel to a lot without a resident and cannot enter the home to complete the work order.
simzlink.repair_natural_outage
Repair Natural Outage (Must be on Home Lot)
simzlink.set_addon_subscription 1 1
Add TV Service
simzlink.set_addon_subscription 2 1
Add Music Service
simzlink.set_addon_subscription 3 1
Add Movie Channels Service
simzlink.set_discount 0
Void Active Coupon
simzlink.set_discount 1
Redeem Coupon
simzlink.set_service_quality 0
Trigger Service Disruption
simzlink.set_service_quality 100
Repair Service Disruption
simzlink.set_subscription 0
Unsubscribe from Simzlink Internet Service
simzlink.set_subscription 1
Subscribe to Simzlink Internet Service
simzlink.trigger_natural_outage
Trigger Natural Outage (Must be on Home Lot)