
	Cradlepoint R1900 ^{MB01-19005GB-GA}	Cradlepoint R980 Global ^{MBA3-R980-5GD-A}
	In Stock	Call for Availability
Manufacturer	CradlePoint	CradlePoint ↓
Price	$1,999.00	$1,899.00
Popularity	Extremely popular	Highly viewed
Connectivity↑
No. of Cellular Connectors	4	4
No. of WiFi Connectors	2	2
No. of GPS Connectors	1	1
Cellular Connector	SMA Female	SMA Female
WiFi Connector	RP-SMA Female	RP-SMA Female
GPS Connector	SMA Female	SMA Female
Modem↑
4G/LTE Support	Yes	Yes
5G Support	Yes	Yes
C-Band Support	Yes	No
FirstNet Support	Yes	Yes
APAC Support	No	No
mmWave Support	No	No
Networking↑
No. of LAN Ports	3	1
No. of WAN Ports	1	1
No. of Fiber (SFP) Ports	0	0
No. of Serial Ports	1	0
Ports Configurable as LAN/WAN	Yes	Yes
USB Port	LAN/WAN	LAN/WAN
WiFi Support	WiFi 6	WiFi 6
Cellular↑
No. of Embedded Modems	1	1
SIM Card Size	4FF	4FF
Antennas Included	No	No
Modem Expansion Slot	Yes	Yes
Modem Replaceable	No	No
Antenna Frequency	4G/LTE Band 71 (600Mhz) 5G Low Band n71 (600mhz) 5G Low Band n5 (850Mhz) 5G Mid Band n41 (2500Mhz) 5G Mid Band n77 (3700Mhz) 5G Low Band n2 (1900Mhz) 4G/LTE Band 12/13/17/29 (700mhz) 4G/LTE Band 14 (FirstNet) 4G/LTE Band 5/26 (850MHz) 4G/LTE Band 3 (1800MHz) 4G/LTE Band 2/25 (1900MHz) 4G/LTE Band 4/66 (1700/2100MHz) 4G/LTE Band 41 (2500MHz) 4G/LTE Band 7 (2600MHz)	4G/LTE Band 71 (600Mhz) 5G Low Band n71 (600mhz) 5G Low Band n5 (850Mhz) 5G Mid Band n41 (2500Mhz) 5G Mid Band n77 (3700Mhz) 5G Low Band n2 (1900Mhz) 4G/LTE Band 12/13/17/29 (700mhz) 4G/LTE Band 14 (FirstNet) 4G/LTE Band 5/26 (850MHz) 4G/LTE Band 3 (1800MHz) 4G/LTE Band 2/25 (1900MHz) 4G/LTE Band 4/66 (1700/2100MHz) 4G/LTE Band 41 (2500MHz) 4G/LTE Band 7 (2600MHz)
Certified Carrier	AT&T T-Mobile UScellular Verizon FirstNet T-Mobile Connecting Heroes Verizon Frontline	AT&T T-Mobile UScellular Verizon FirstNet T-Mobile Connecting Heroes Verizon Frontline
Features↑
FIPS Certified	No	No
Cloud Management Included	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	No
Bonding Support	No	No
IP Passthrough	Yes	Yes
Size↑
Length (in)	6.77	5.26
Width (in)	5.82	4.78
Height (in)	1.61	1.61
Misc.↑
WAN Throughput Speed	940Mbps	940 Mbps
Weight (lb)	2.15	1.52
Minimum Temperature (F)	-22	-22
Maximum Temperature (F)	158	167
Material	Metal IP64	Ruggedized Metal IP64
Power Input	3.1-3.8 V	9-36 VDC
Country of Origin	Taiwan	Taiwan
Additional Info↑
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PDFs	R1900 Series Router Quick Start Guide(10827).pdf r1900-series-product-brief(10832)(1).pdf r1900-series-product-brief(10832).pdf r1900-series5g-ruggedizedrouter-2024-03-25(10827).pdf	r980-seriesruggedized-router-2024-09-13(16671).pdf
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5Gstore Summary	The R1900 is a solid option that 5Gstore sells. 99.66% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the R1900 extremely popular. The R1900 has 1 internal modem. The R1900 has same number of internal modems as the R980 Global so this is a good comparison.	The R980 Global is a niche selection that 5Gstore sells. 100% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the R980 Global highly viewed. The R980 Global has 1 internal modem. The R980 Global has same number of internal modems as the R1900 so this is a good comparison.

Cradlepoint R1900 (MB01-19005GB-GA) vs Cradlepoint R980 Global (MBA3-R980-5GD-A)

Looking for a powerful and reliable mobile router? Look no further than the Cradlepoint R1900 Mobile Essentials Plan and the Cradlepoint R980 Global with Mobile Essentials Plan. These two routers offer top-of-the-line performance and connectivity, making them perfect for businesses and individuals on the go. With the R1900, you get all the essential features you need for seamless mobile connectivity, while the R980 offers global coverage for those who need to stay connected while traveling. Both routers come with a Mobile Essentials Plan, ensuring you have access to the best data plans available. Upgrade your mobile internet experience with the Cradlepoint R1900 and R980 routers.

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