AT&T and Dish Network win big in latest 5G spectrum auction

As wireless carriers in the U.S. look to build out their 5G networks, they’ve partly looked to acquire mid-band spectrum through auctions held by the FCC. Most talked about has been the C-Band. This was acquired by AT&T and Verizon and has experienced serious delays due to possible interference with aircraft tools. However, another major auction just took place. This time for licenses of wireless spectrum that sits between the 2.5 gigahertz and 3.5 gigahertz range of radio frequencies. In comparison, it was smaller than the previous C-Band auction. 

This auction, for the 3.45 GHz spectrum, started back in October. It has finally come to an end with AT&T and Dish network as its big winners. AT&T spent $9.1 billion and Dish spent $7.3 billion. T-Mobile was the third-highest bidder in the auction, spending $2.9 billion. Verizon Communications did not participate in the auction, likely because of the millions (together with AT&T) already spent on the C-Band.  

Per the FCC this past Friday, the auction brought in more than $22.5 billion in total proceeds for the 5G wireless spectrum. Congress required a portion of the proceeds, which are going to be used to pay for new equipment. This is meant to ensure that existing military equipment can coexist with cell towers and other gear used by wireless carriers when they deploy 5G service. All other money from the auction will go to the US Treasury. 

Overall, AT&T is still coming in at the bottom when compared to T-Mobile and Verizon in 5G coverage, though that could change with the addition of this mid-band spectrum. These airwaves were once reserved for the military, but will soon be used for 5G wireless service, hopefully without any delays! The mid-band spectrum has the ability to connect more devices and offer real-time feedback, which is helping to advance things like self-driving cars and advanced augmented reality experiences. Mid-band spectrum provides more-balanced coverage and capacity due to its ability to cover a several-mile radius with 5G, despite needing more cell sites than lower-tiered spectrum bands. 

Even after all the mid-band coverage, there is still demand for more mobile services. Wireless carriers have all been asking for more airwaves to be made available. In response, the FCC has been working to repurpose spectrum from other industries, including TV and satellite broadcasters. They’ve also looked to commercial entities for spectrum and are coordinating with certain government agencies like the Defense Department, to provide commercial providers with more access to spectrum. 

In recent years, the wireless industry has dedicated more than $100 billion into acquiring these airwave licenses. The FCC is planning for even more auctions in the future.

5Gstore Now Sells & Support Digi 4G/5G Routers

5Gstore is excited to announce we are now stocking and shipping new products from award winning Digi. Digi has been a pioneer in the M2M/ IoT market for over 30 years. In this time, their products have adapted to evolving network standards, and optimized data communications around the most advanced protocols and emerging technologies. From radio frequency modems to gateways, cellular routers, and networking devices, Digi’s solutions have continually grown to serve the full breadth of applications across the IoT landscape. New products will include: EX12, EX50, IX10, and IX20. 

EX12

We’d like to highlight the EX12 Cellular extender first. This is great for users wanting a failover solution for their small network (i.e. POS systems, ATMs, Kiosks, etc). The EX12 has a built-in, carrier certified Cat4 LTE modem with redundant SIM slots. This allows for an additional failover with the same or different cellular carrier. Deployments are streamlined with installation accessories including an optional Remote Mounting Kit with a disposable battery pack for site survey, mounting bracket and a passive PoE injector for optimizing placement for the best cellular reception. If needed, a serial port for Out of Band management is also available. 

EX12

EX50

Next, for the power user, we have the EX50, complete with a 5G modem and redundant SIM slots. WiFi support is with the newest, version 6, and Ethernet ports support up to 2.5Gbps. This means users can achieve the full benefits of the cellular bandwidth over wired and wireless connections. Extended temperature range and multiple mounting solutions gives this unit the flexibility to be installed in more industrial environments. 

EX50

IX10

For a more ruggedized and compact solution, check out the IX10. This router offers low-touch and no-touch provisioning and features a Cat4 LTE modem (with redundant SIM slots) along with a RJ-45 serial port supporting both RS-232 and RS-485. Its flexible power and connectivity options make it a versatile choice for industrial, digital signage, ATMs, kiosks and other unattended retail applications that need to provide secure transactions.

IX10

IX20

Similar to the IX10, but larger and more feature packed, we have the IX20 with or without WiFi. This is available with a FirstNet ready modem and is prepared for any application. Its compact size and rugged hardware give any user a simple, yet advanced option for securing their network and providing automatic failover. The router supports advanced security (stateful firewall, MAC filtering and VPN), cellular redundancy (via Digi SureLink®) and management (SNMP, event logging, analyzer trace and QOS), facilitating use in PCI or NERC-CIP compliant applications. 

IX20

Digi Remote Manager

For all Digi products you also have access to Remote Management via Digi Remote Manager. Digi RM is a cloud-based solution that facilitates easy setup, mass configuration, maintenance and support, even for thousands of devices. Digi Remote Manager lets you evaluate, update and configure your Digi enterprise routers and gateways — and the health of your network — at scale, after deployment. Digi RM also provides secure, out-of-band management access to Digi units through serial ports and command-line interface. 

Digi Remote Manager

Digi SureLink

In addition to Digi RM, all of Digi’s cellular products support the Digi SureLink “keep-alive” function. This makes sure the connection will be there when it’s needed. A programmable inactivity timer and a pro-active link integrity function are available. Digi SureLink includes link integrity monitoring, with three test options. 

Digi SureLink

5Gstore is delighted to bring you Digi products and is excited about this new partnership. If you are interested in these products and want to learn more, please reach out to the team at 5Gstore to learn more!

Halo and T-Mobile Showcase Autonomous Cars Running off 5G

At the CES event this month, Halo’s autonomous cars along with help through their partnership with T-Mobile 5G, seriously burned rubber with their racecar showdown. Halo got its start early on in the driverless and autonomous car field and has quickly become a leader. This was partly with the help of T-Mobile as they are a graduate of the 5G Open Innovation Lab, which was co-founded by T-Mobile. 

The Halo car wasn’t exactly racing itself, but it instead acted as a pace car for drivers in the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC). It ran fully off of T-Mobile’s Ultra Capacity 5G network. The car drove multiple laps, reaching speeds up to 95 mph. 

This 5G network runs on the mid-band 5G frequency, 2.5GHz – not to be confused with the mid-band, or C-Band that AT&T and Verizon have opted for. This has put them way behind T-mobile in terms of 5G coverage. Currently, T-Mobile’s mid-band frequency covers 200 million users, but they are now aiming for 300 million. In comparison, Verizon just reached 100 million users, while AT&T is only sitting with around 70 million. 

The IAC was held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This is where Halo is already operating its service on the 5G network. T-Mobile’s 5G network supported real-time commands and a live video stream. This video stream connected the pilot, who remotely navigated the vehicle around the track from a nearby building, to the Halo car. You can see a video clip of the event here.

Over this past summer, tests were conducted for consumer riders much like Uber or Lyft, but driverless. Of course there is a big difference! Once the customer orders the vehicle, it will drive itself to the rider. When the car arrives, the rider will have to manually drive the vehicle where needed. After their ride is complete, the vehicle then drives itself back to the Halo garage. 

In order for this to work the car is installed with multiple 5G modems that communicate with the 5G network, as well as several in-car cameras. Halo uses a proprietary RemotePilot technology, which they train drivers on in-house. They’ve also developed an Advanced Safe Stop mechanism. This enables its cars to immediately come to a full stop if a potential safety hazard or system anomaly is detected. 

Halo cars even use an advanced Artificial Intelligence algorithm, so they’re always learning in the background. It does this when the human is manually driving the car, as well as on its own. This builds a unique feedback loop to assist them in achieving Level 3 capabilities, over time. What this refers to are the 6 levels of Artificial Intelligence

“Full autonomy is a massive challenge from both a technical and social trust perspective that won’t be solved for years to come,” said Anand Nandakumar, the founder and CEO of Halo. “But Halo has been designed to address these challenges by building automation over time starting with a solution that consumers will feel comfortable using today.”

You can imagine how much work went into the project so it’s no surprise that T-Mobile is not the only partner behind Halo. Per the T-Mobile announcement, Halo was founded by executives from Uber, Cruise Robotics, Proterra, Amazon, and more. “Halo is poised to serve a global $2.5 trillion-dollar transportation market creating local jobs with an innovative, on-demand car-sharing model.” 

These are exciting times for T-Mobile 5G and 5G in general, not to mention the car world and the possibilities with Artificial Intelligence. 

“Driverless cars! Fueling this kind of startup innovation is part of why we’ve built the biggest, fastest and most reliable 5G network in the country,” said Mike Sievert, CEO of T-Mobile. “Innovation and driving change for the better is our DNA at the Un-carrier, and we’ve unleashed a 5G network that will transform industries and change our world for the better. I can’t wait to see what comes next as we work with startups, developers and entrepreneurs like Halo building the next big thing in 5G!”

For more information on autonomous race cars, be sure to check out the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), at their website here. This was first ever race between 5 autonomous race car teams. The winner was team PoliMOVE from Politecnico di Milano (Italy) and the University of Alabama. The rules of the IAC competition required each team to qualify in a high-speed autonomous racecar time trial competition determining their seed in the head-to-head passing competition. The winning team also reached a record breaking top speed of 173 mph.

“Today was the real birth of autonomous racing,” said Prof. Sergio Savaresi, team lead of Politecnico di Milano. “The real high-speed multi-agent racing was pushed to its very limits. The research on autonomous cars will certainly benefit from this historic milestone.”

FAA Releases List of Airports with 5G Buffer Zones

The FAA and cellular carriers, AT&T and Verizon, agreed to minimize their new 5G coverage using the C-Band frequency. A statement was recently released by the FAA that buffer zones have been set up for the coming 5G C-Band deployment. These airport locations will have temporary zones placed to protect them from potential interference from the 5G signals – aviation experts have found possible risks related to aircraft tools.

According to the FAA, 5G services on the C-Band are still set to launch on Jan. 19. They will continue the rollout with these limitations in place for at least 6 months. Only time will tell if more delays are to be seen, but thankfully 5G testing in other countries, using the same frequencies in the C-Band, have not reported any interference issues.

There are currently 50 airports on the FAA’s buffer zone list. The airports were selected based on traffic volume, the number of low-visibility days, and geographic location. There was also input from people in the aviation community. The list includes airports of any size, some of which are documented below:

  1. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
  2. Charlotte Douglas International Airport
  3. Chicago Midway
  4. Chicago O’Hare
  5. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
  6. Dallas Love Field
  7. Detroit Metropolitan Airport
  8. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (Houston, Texas)
  9. John F. Kennedy International Airport
  10. John Wayne Airport (Orange County, Calif.)
  11. LaGuardia Airport
  12. Los Angeles International Airport
  13. Miami International Airport
  14. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
  15. Newark Liberty International Airport
  16. Philadelphia International Airport
  17. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
  18. San Francisco International Airport
  19. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
  20. Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
  21. William P. Hobby Airport (Houston, Texas)

Over the next 6 months, FAA officials say they will continue to work with airline companies and manufacturers to verify how the radar altimeters (the tools which may be affected by interference) will perform in this new environment.

Verizon’s new 5G launches Jan. 19th – Will your phone support it?

Verizon’s 5G network is growing this month. Promises of faster speeds and wider coverage for phones, tablets and other devices on its service have been announced. The 5G upgrade is scheduled for Jan. 19. In efforts to catch up with T-Mobile in coverage, the carrier is going to be reaching 100 million people this month.

Of course, with the changes, you’ll need the right phone to take advantage of the benefits. Per Verizon’s chief technology officer, Kyle Malady, “Upwards of 90%” of Verizon’s 5G users are expected to be able to tap into the new connection,” he said in an interview with CNET.

“A lot of devices already have the right software in them,” Malady said. “We’ve been testing the devices, and we’ve been working with the manufacturers for a long time now so all the software is ready to go.” 

Phone and iPads that will work with Verizon’s new 5G network

  • Apple’s iPhone 12 line (running iOS 15.2) 
  • Apple’s iPhone 13 line (running iOS 15.2)
  • Samsung’s Galaxy S21 line
  • Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 
  • Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3
  • Apple iPads with 5G (the iPad Pro and iPad Mini, running iPadOS 15.2)

Verizon’s current 5G network relies on a combination of 5G technologies known as millimeter-wave and low-band spectrum. With the addition of this new coverage using C-band spectrum, Verizon will be able to add a 5G network that operates in the middle, bringing much faster performance than low-band 5G while offering significantly better coverage than millimeter-wave. 

A Verizon spokesperson says that other phones, such as Google’s Pixel 6 line, will “receive software updates to enable C-band access in the coming weeks.” The spokesperson adds that “going forward every 5G device Verizon sells to postpaid customers will be C-band compatible and we will have more than 20 C-band-compatible devices by the end of the year.” 

It’s important to note that even with the right device, you must have the proper data plan. Verizon requires that those planning to use C-band or its millimeter-wave network subscribe to its higher-priced unlimited plans. This includes the Play More, Do More and Get More options available today as well as the older Above and Beyond unlimited plans the carrier offered a few years ago.

Plastics Company Develops Film That Can Help with 5G Signals

SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. is a plastics company located in Tokyo, Japan. They recently developed something quite exciting for the 5G industry – a transparent and flexible type of radio wave reflection film. They did this by combining their distinguished film and optical adhesive technologies with the metamaterial technology of Meta Materials Inc., headquartered in Canada.

The plastics company also collaborated with DOCOMO Innovations, Inc. from the US in evaluating the radio wave environment of the film. Together, they discovered the film has high transparency and radio wave diffusion characteristics, and provides wide frequency coverage useful for 5G and 6G communications.

5G Limitations

It’s known that mid-band and even more so, high-band 5G frequencies have limited range. The signals will experience attenuation (loss) as they encounter obstructions such as buildings. This is where the film’s reflective capabilities were shown to be beneficial.

Sure, installing a base station or relay station may resolve the deterioration, but such a solution would involve a high additional investment. Using the film would provide a more cost effective solution. 

Similar products – millimeter wave reflection plates – were also developed to combat this challenge. They are a metamaterial copper pattern processed on the printed circuit board. Instead, SEKISUI directed attention to transparent and flexible radio wave reflection film that would have a metamaterial structure and would not spoil the landscape. 

The transparent and flexible type of high-frequency radio wave reflection film can be used for millimeter wave ranges and a wide band ranging from 2 GHz to 60 GHz. It also features a total luminous transmittance of 95% by integrating SEKISUI’s technologies with Meta’s world-leading nano-patterned transparent metamaterial technology NANOWEB (R) (*1) and its manufacturing technology RML (R) (*2).

How it works

This film consists of a metamaterial layer that has a high-frequency radio wave reflection structure, highly transparent adhesive, special coating that protects the film surface, and a special adhesive layer (see figure below). When placed on a surface such as a wall or ceiling, the film reflects radio waves, enabling them to reach shielded areas. The film does not require a power connection, can be installed anywhere, on a surface of whatever shape, without spoiling the appearance of a place where it is installed.

Using the simulation technology of DOCOMO Innovations, Inc., SEKISUI verified the effects of the product at the planning stage and confirmed the effects indoors in the Solution Co-creation Lab of MIRAIT Corporation headquartered in Tokyo. The demonstration experiment confirmed that a sheet of reflection film placed 30 meters away from the base station properly controls the reflection of radio waves, thus improving the communications infrastructure across a wide area.

What the future holds

SEKISUI plans to distribute the film product for use in office buildings, factories, shopping malls, medical and care facilities, sports facilities, farms, ranches, smart cities, underground locations, rolling stock and roadway infrastructure while exploring other applications, including temporary or emergency sites providing first-aid services, construction sites, and camping areas. Plans to start distributing sample products will be in fiscal 2022, aiming to achieve a sales target of 6 billion yen by fiscal 2026.

The technology will also be presented at the following trade shows:

  • January 5 – 7, 2022, CES (R) 2022, Meta Materials Inc. booth 9253, LVCC North Hall
  • January 17 – 19, 2022, Docomo Open House’22

Verizon finally offering a truly unlimited mobile plan

Verizon is finally hopping on the bandwagon and competing more evenly with AT&T and T-Mobile’s truly unlimited plans. This is partly in effort to make the upcoming, new 5G service more attractive. The cost will remain the same for basic plans, but customers can pay a little more for the “Get More” plan, which includes unlimited monthly “premium data.” 

The plans previously known as Start, Play More, Do More, and Get More Unlimited are now adding 5G to their name. The Get More plan ($90/ month for one line with autopay) previously included 50GB of premium data each month. Once customers reached that limit, they’d be subject to throttled speeds during times of network congestion. The new 5G Get More plan does away with that monthly cap.

The new 5G Get More plan also includes a boost in premium mobile hotspot data: 50GB, up from 30GB. The Play More and Do More plans now offer 30GB compared to 15GB. The only thing not changing is for customers on the basic Start Unlimited plan – they won’t have access to the faster Ultra Wideband network at all, just slower Nationwide 5G. That shouldn’t be noticeable now, but when C-band is finally in use, it could be a significant difference!

How to select an outdoor antenna for a 4G/5G Router

Before you start the search for an outdoor antenna for your router, consider the following questions:

  • Do you need a cellular antenna, WiFi, GPS, or something that combines these connections?
  • How/ where do you need to mount and how far is it in relation to your cellular router?
    • This will help determine the amount of cable needed.
    • Does the antenna include cable? Is it enough or will you need more?
  • Will your application be traveling or stationary?
    • Most travel applications and locations in more suburban/ urban areas should use an omnidirectional antenna
    • Use a Directional antenna if there is little to no obstructions between your location and the cell tower, and:
      • You are in a weak signal location  
      • There is only one tower in your area
  • What cellular frequencies does your router support?
    • Ensure you select an antenna that covers the same, or more frequencies than your router. These are listed in the specifications of your router and the antennas.
  • What type of connectors does your router use, and how many ports are there?
    • This will allow you to confirm the connector type(s) needed on the antenna cable. 
  • Does the antenna need to meet certain size requirements?

Gain

Gain is another factor to consider when selecting your antenna. Gain can be thought about like focusing the signal. The higher the gain, the more focused the antenna is on the signal in a particular direction. For an omnidirectional antenna, imagine a ball that flattens, extending outward. For a directional antenna, imagine a cone is made longer but the base of the cone is made smaller. A lower gain antenna might not have as much range as a high gain antenna, but it does allow for a wider degree of sight to the tower. This can be important to note for mobile applications, especially marine as boats will rock on the water at varying degrees. 

Frequencies (from Peplink)*

  • Low band: 600-960MHz
  • Mid band: 1700-2700MHz
  • High band: 3400-4200MHz (5G)
  • ISM band: 5100-6000MHz (5G)

*The frequency band naming is not official and was made for easier explanation and comparison.

Example Antenna Solutions

Note the specs at the links below. Some include cable, which range in length from 6-15ft, others do not include any cable. 

*MiMO Antenna Solutions

When you have a device that requires multiple antenna connections, look mainly at products from MobileMark, Panorama, Pepwave, and Poynting.

5G/ Cat 18 Cellular ONLYLTE Cellular ONLYWiFiLTE & 5G Cell + GPSLTE & 5G Cell + GPS + WiFi
Omnidirectional Antennas
Panorama MAKO Dome Antenna for 4×4 Cellular/5GPanorama Omnidirectional MiMo Wall Mount AntennaPepwave Mobility 02 2 x WiFi Dome AntennaPepwave Mobility 40G 5-in-1 Dome Antenna for LTE/GPSPepwave Mobility 22G 5-in-1 Dome Antenna for LTE/WiFi/GPS
Directional Antennas
Panorama 4×4 MiMo 4G/5G Directional AntennaPanorama Directional 2×2 MiMo Wall Mount AntennaDirectional WiFi Panel Antenna (2.4Ghz)Pepwave IoT 20G Panel Antenna for MiMo Cellular/5G & GPS

*SiSO Antenna Solutions

When you only need a single antenna connection, look mainly at products from MobileMark, Panorama, Poynting, and SureCall.

LTE5G/ Cat18 (Limited Range)5G/ Cat 18 (Full Range)WiFiGPS
Omnidirectional
MobileMark Covert Mount 3G/4G/LTE AntennaSureCall Ultra-Wideband Outdoor Omnidirectional LTE/5G Antenna9.5″ Outdoor Omni WiFi Antenna (2.4Ghz)
LairdThru-Roof Phantom Antenna
Directional
SureCall Wide-Band YagiSureCall Ultra Wide Band Outdoor Yagi AntennaMobileMark Wideband Log Periodic AntennaOutdoor Directional WiFi Panel Antenna (2.4GHz)
Wilson Outdoor Directional 3G/4G/LTE Panel AntennaYagi Wifi Antenna (2.4Ghz)

Location of Install

If needed, further narrow down results by the type of location you will be installing the antenna.

*Fixed MiMO

This list includes mobile antennas, which can be used with included or additional mounting hardware for fixed installation.

LTE5G/ Cat18 (Limited Range)5G/ Cat 18 (Full Range)Cell + GPS + WiFiWiFi
Omnidirectional
Panorama Omnidirectional MiMo Wall Mount AntennaPepwave 20G Maritime Antenna for MiMo Cellular/5G & GPSPanorama Dome Antenna for 2×2 MiMo Cellular/5GPepwave Mobility 40G 5-in-1 Dome Antenna for LTE/GPSPepwave Mobility 02 2 x WiFi Dome Antenna
Directional
Poynting XPOL Directional MiMo 4G/5G AntennaPanorama 4×4 MiMo 4G/5G Directional AntennaPepwave IoT 20G Panel Antenna for MiMo Cellular/5G & GPS

*Mobile MiMO

LTE5G/ Cat18 (Limited Range)5G/ Cat 18 (Full Range)WiFi
MobileMark LTM Thru Roof AntennaPepwave Mobility 22G 5-in-1 Dome Antenna for LTE/WiFi/GPSPanorama Dome Antenna for 2×2 MiMo Cellular/5GPepwave Mobility 02 2 x WiFi Dome Antenna
Pepwave 40G Maritime Antenna for 4×4 Cellular/5G & GPS

If you need assistance selecting an appropriate antenna, don’t hesitate to reach out to the 5Gstore team by phone or chat!

2021 Top Products at 5Gstore.com

The scoring of 5Gstore’s top products comes from a combination of their popularity as well as the number of customer reviews they received and the average rating customers gave the product. Many of this year’s winners, like the IP Switch (both the single outlet and dual outlet versions) and Pepwave Max BR1 Mini are perennial favorites and have appeared on our “best of” lists for years. Others, like the Wilson Wide-Band Yagi antenna and MobileMark LTM antennas are new to the list this year.

Congratulations to all of the manufacturers of our 2021 top products!

If you ordered any of these products (or any others!) from 5Gstore, don’t forget that you can log in at 5Gstore.com and write a review of your own. We post all reviews – good and bad – and always appreciate the feedback!

RankProductReviews
1Pepwave MAX BR1 Mini Routers

Affordable router with embedded LTE (cat 4 or cat 6 LTE Advanced) for home, travel, and small business.
“Overall a must get in my opinion. We are trying them out for our fleet and so far it has showed to be a great solution. Quality feels good and for the price it is a great deal.”

“Excellent full function mobile router, InControl makes for easy remote management.”

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2Dual Outlet Remote Power IP Switch


Allows you to remotely monitor and reboot up to two pieces of equipment via smartphone app or cloud.
“It’s important to me to have my router power cycle while I’m away from home for extended periods of time. The Remote Power Switch provides the ability to set specific power cycle schedules to fit my request. It’s convenient to program the switch remotely via software.”

“This will save me alot of travel time having to reset everything.”

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3Single Outlet Remote Power IP Switch

Allows you to remotely monitor and reboot your equipment via smartphone app or the cloud.
“The EZ-62b IP auto-switch is a great little piece of hardware. It seems to work better than a previous model, the EZ-22b which was a little hit and miss. I’ve tested the EZ-62b extensively and for the money, I’m really impressed.”

“Does exactly what it’s supposed to. If only they could help with my kids!”

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4Pepwave MAX Transit Mini

Vehicle router with 1 embedded Cat 4 LTE modem for failover or bonding.
“Excellent product which I purchased as an upgrade to my NetGear LB1120 for home Internet connectivity. All I can say is that I am extremely impressed with all the networking options available.”

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5Pepwave Surf SOHO

Easy-to-use, feature-rich 3G/4G router for home and travel.
“Plugged in ATT air card and it picked right up and worked. Easy install and a solid product.”

“The security on this SOHO WiFi router is comparable to professional grade equipment. It’s the 2nd one that I have purchased. I am quite satisfied with this router. I am using this one with an internet stick as the primary link and it is working flawlessly.”

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6Pepwave MAX BR1 Classic

Affordable and feature-rich LTE router.
“Excellent product for the application.”

“The best bang for the money.”

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7Panorama WMMG and WMM4G MiMO antennas

Powerful wall-mount antennas for 2×2 or 4×4 LTE/5G.
“I am currently using this antenna in combination with a Pepwave MAX Transit Router With Cat 18 LTE Modem in my home office. I mounted the antenna to a pole outside, pointed it towards the correct cell tower and BAM!!! DL speed 90-96 Mbs, UL speed 45-50 Mbs. Very pleased!”

“This antenna provided 12 dB of improvement for my application. Yeah the antenna is only good for 9 dB gain, the rest must have come from raising it higher on the building to shoot over some trees. I’m very happy with the results, downloads of 40Mbit now (compared to 20Mbit before).”

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8MobileMark LTM Antennas

Thru-roof style, MiMo antenna with frequency support for LTE connections, as well as WiFi and GPS support on some models.
“The MLTM301 seems to be a solid built unit that feels beefy and with good materials and workmanship of assembly. Wire harness and fittings are likewise of good quality material.”

“Superb antenna. Works great!”

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9Cradlepoint IBR600C

Semi-ruggedized compact router with Cat 4 LTE.
“Consistent performance. Works great for a remote interface with a static IP address. Easy to set up.”

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10Wilson Wide-Band Yagi Antennas

Directional antennas with wide range support for LTE frequencies. Newest model adds support for Band 71.
“Used with a CradlePoint router. Was only getting 5 to 15 Mbits/s download with the supplied paddle antennas. Connected this Yagi antenna pointed at the cell tower and now get consistent 25 Mbits/s download speeds.”

“I have been fighting weak signal problems for five years now because of my remote location .. Finally I can connect at 4g speeds thanks to this antenna.”

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