Cellular Data Devices & Networking Gear
Cellular data devices take a cellular connection and convert it to an internet connection. These can include portable mobile hotspots, cellular embedded routers, adapters and more.
In this category, we also track multi-WAN non-cellular routers that might be useful in a mobile setup.
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Basic and affordable Wi-Fi extending options with an external mounted high gain antenna and internal router.
Released: June 2020
$169-$225
TP-Link's routers specializing in VPN, failover, and load balancing for multiple connections.
Released: March 2021
$69-$149
InHand Networks is a China-based electronics manufacturer that offers a variety of products including mobile and enterprise routers that are starting to become available from some North American vendors.
Released: April 2022
$499-1499
Winegard's second attempt at a roof-mounted router, offering options for Wi-Fi extending and cellular integration and even an integrated OTA TV option.
Released: February 2018
$239-$499
A Verizon-focused Cat-12 LTE router with Wi-Fi 5 and Ethernet ports.
Released: March 2022
$139
Verizon's 5G hotspot that lacks support for their mid-band 5G spectrum, so we don't consider it relevant any longer even though its still offered. It also lacks antenna ports.
Released: September 2020
$399
A rebranded version of the Glomex WeBBoat 4G Lite EVO providing rooftop cellular connectivity and Wi-Fi.
Released: January 2022
$449
WiFiRanger's basic mobile router which supports 802.11n and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
Released: October 2019
$100-$200
The Inseego Skyus 160 LTE Gateway Router is an LTE Cat-6 device that bridges the space between a mobile hotspot and a mobile router.
Released: June 2020
$349
Netgear's flagship 5G hotspot line from 2020 to March 2022 covered mmW and Sub6 bands for AT&T with Sub6 bands only for other versions. Now discontinued.
Released: September 2020
$510-$700
The Coolpad Stream is a basic mobile hotspot device for use with Boost Mobile data plans running on the T-Mobile network. Now discontinued.
Released: July 2021
$49
The MiFi 8000 mobile hotspot was Sprint's LTE flagship mobile hotspot and available in an AT&T version for a short while in 2021. It's now discontinued.
Released: June 2019
$180-$240
Sierra Wireless high-end mobile routers designed for fleet vehicles, IoT and enterprise use.
Released: October 2017
$349-$2399
A group of lower end cellular modems with Ethernet out, but lacking features typical in hotspots (such as Wi-Fi or batteries).
Released: January 2017
$120-$160
A full-featured Cat-12 LTE router that is only available from Verizon Business.
Released: January 2021
$299
An entry level mobile hotspot device for Cricket Wireless.
Released: January 2021
$69
An entry-level mobile hotspot for the AT&T network lacks some key features.
Released: November 2018
$145
The WiFiMyLife router is a rebranded Cradlepoint COR IBR900 (Cat 6 Model) that is priced higher than the original version through Cradlepoint.
Released: January 2020
$1276
AT&T's Wireless Internet device & paired data plans that are now discontinued.
Released: November 2017
$199
Verizon's previous flagship mobile hotspot, packed with features and Cat-9 LTE support. Now discontinued.
Released: January 2017
$199
Product Discontinued. Winegard's unique-looking Wi-Fi extender and mobile router solution is an interesting addition to the market.
Released: April 2017
$499-$749
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