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Cradlepoint NetCloud Package Comparison Made Easy

NetCloud Service by Ericsson Cradlepoint is a cloud-managed platform for their Wireless WAN solutions. This versatile system centralizes device orchestration, security, and lifecycle services for 5G and LTE routers and adapters. This article focuses on Cradlepoint NetCloud package comparisons. Packages include Mobile and Mobile Performance; Ruggedized IoT and IoT; Enterprise Branch; Small Branch; and Branch […]

November 13, 2025By valerie 5G 5G, branch, Branch Adapter, cradlepoint, E100, E102, E300, E400, Enterprise Branch, IBR1700, IoT, L950, LTE, Mobile, Mobile Performance, NetCloud, NetCloud Essentials vs Advanced, NetCloud Manager, R1900, R2100, R2105, R2155, R920, R980, Ruggedized IoT, S400, S700, S750, Small Branch, SOHO, W1850, W1855

Verizon and T-Mobile Shrink Retail Footprints: How AI Customer Service Could Reshape the Wireless Experience

Carrier Retail Is Shifting: What Verizon’s Rumored Store Closures—and T-Mobile Chatter—Mean for Customers, Partners, and AI-Driven Support If you follow wireless retail, you’ve probably seen reports that Verizon may be preparing for layoffs and brick-and-mortar store closures as it doubles down on digital and AI-enabled customer service. While nothing has been officially confirmed, multiple credible […]

November 12, 2025By Michael Ginsberg 5G, T-Mobile, Verizon T-Mobile, Verizon

US Agencies Weigh Ban on TP-Link Routers: What Consumers and IT Teams Should Do Now

Over the past few days, several U.S. federal agencies have reportedly signaled support for a Commerce Department proposal that could restrict future sales of TP-Link routers in the United States, citing national-security and supply-chain risk concerns. This is not a finalized ban. Instead, it’s an early regulatory step that may lead to formal notice, a company response period, and […]

November 5, 2025By Michael Ginsberg 5G, 5G News Router

Channel Conflicts: When Distributors Own Resellers

Is It Ethical for Distributors or Manufacturers to Own (or Partially Own) Their Resellers and Up-Channel Partners? In many industries, the supply chain is assumed to be a meritocratic playing field: manufacturers create products, distributors move and stock them, and resellers deliver them to end customers with service and expertise layered on top. Each tier […]

November 3, 2025By Michael Ginsberg 5G, Miscellaneous Channel Conflict

Supercharge Your 5G: Why an External Antenna is Your Router’s Secret Weapon

Is your 5G router not quite hitting the mark? Often, the built-in antennas are the bottleneck, struggling to pull in a strong signal, especially in tricky spots. Slapping on an external 5G antenna is a total game-changer, seriously cranking up your signal reception and transmission. Think up to double your download speeds, latency slashed in […]

October 30, 2025By Michael Ginsberg 5G 5G, external antenna

Introducing the Inseego FX4200 and X700 Mesh Extender: Next-Gen Power and Coverage for Business Connectivity

Engineered for the Modern Enterprise Inseego’s new Wavemaker FX4200 5G Router and X700 Mesh Wi-Fi Extender redefine what fast, reliable, and secure wireless connectivity means for business. Designed and developed in the USA, these enterprise-grade devices combine advanced 5G performance, cloud-based management, and Wi-Fi 7 technology to deliver always-on broadband across distributed and remote environments. The result is a […]

October 28, 2025By Michael Ginsberg 5G, 5G Router, Inseego Inseego, X700

The Powerful RutOS 7.18: A Smarter Firmware with Starlink Support

Teltonika Networks continues to raise the bar for industrial and IoT networking with every new release of its robust operating system — and the latest RutOS 7.18 firmware update is no exception. Packed with new features and refinements, RutOS 7.18 enhances performance, simplifies management, and expands interoperability across a wide range of connected environments. Whether […]

October 22, 2025By valerie 5G firmware, new features, RutOS 7.18, starlink, Teltonika, update

AirLink OS 5.3 Firmware Update: On-Premises Management, Anterix Band 106 Support, and Smarter Networking

Why this update matters If you are using AirLink routers in environments where uptime, security and flexibility matter—think utilities, public-safety, fleets, infrastructure—then firmware updates like this aren’t just “nice to have,” they’re meaningful. AirLink OS 5.3 is positioned as a major step forward, adding three key themes: management flexibility, expanded spectrum & deployment support, and usability/security enhancements. In […]

October 20, 2025By Michael Ginsberg 5G, 5G Router, Semtech Semtech, sierra wireless

How 5Gstore Manages Macs Effortlessly with Kandji

At 5Gstore, we’ve always believed that technology should empower people to focus on what really matters. That philosophy drives the solutions we offer to our customers — and it’s the same approach we use inside our own company. We run a 100% Mac environment. Every member of our team, whether they’re handling customer support, programming, or […]

October 16, 2025By Michael Ginsberg 5G MDM

Understanding Data Prioritization: How Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile Plans Affect Your Speed

When shopping for a wireless plan — whether for your smartphone, tablet, or a cellular router — it’s easy to assume that “unlimited” means you’ll always get top speeds. The reality is more complicated. Carriers and the MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators) that resell their service all use data prioritization policies to decide who gets the best […]

October 7, 2025By Michael Ginsberg 5G AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon