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Peplink Product Lineup

Peplink offers many cellular embedded routers from consumer to enterprise level. Start here for an overview of the Pepwave product line-up.

Released:March 2015

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Insty Connect Explorer

Designed by a full-time RVer, the Insty Connect Explorer combines an integrated exterior cellular modem and MIMO antenna assembly with an interior router with custom control software.

Released:February 2021

$599+

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MoFi's cellular embedded routers that come with a variety of embedded modem options.

Released:April 2016

$150-$650

Hands on Reviews

MikroTik Routers

MikroTik makes a large variety of routers and networking devices and provides the hardware that many of WiFiRanger's routers are built upon.

Released:December 2015

$62-$129

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Inseego 8800L - Verizon

Verizon's former top LTE mobile hotspot with a Cat-18 modem, internal 4x4 MIMO antennas, external ports and integrated VPN. Now discontinued.

Released:October 2018

$199

Hands on Reviews

AT&T's former flagship LTE hotspot with Cat 16 modem, 4×4 MIMO, and an ethernet port. Now discontinued.

Released:October 2017

$339-$419

Hands on Reviews

Multi-Carrier Cloud-Based Virtual SIM Plans

These resellers offer plans with coverage on more than one carrier, with the ability to automatically switch using a vSIM (virtual SIM) device. Vendors include TravlFi, Solis, HomeFi, OTR Mobile, Millenicom, GoLocalMe and more.

Released:May 2021

Featured, Hands on Reviews

WiFiRanger/Winegard Converge Outdoor Routers

WiFiRanger's line of rooftop routers featuring long-range dual-band Wi-Fi capabilities and integrated cellular modems.

Released:October 2019

$150-$950

Hands on Reviews

Peplink MAX BR1 Mini

Peplink's budget mobile router line, with a dual-sim integrated cellular modem.

Released:August 2019

$349-$449

Hands on Reviews

GL.iNet Cellular Routers

GL-iNet routers, both cellular and non-cellular, striking a balance between cost and functionality.

Released:July 2017

$29-$519

Hands on Reviews

Cellular Home Internet Devices and Plans

Cellular-based home internet service providing a router and unlimited data for fixed locations only.

Released:July 2020

$25-$240

Hands on Reviews

WiFiRanger Product Lineup

Overview of WiFiRanger's line of Wi-Fi extending gear and routers.

Released:March 2020

Featured, Hands on Reviews, Top Pick

Teltonika Routers

Teltonika mobile cellular routers provide robust features but only a few models have advanced modems.

Released:April 2019

$199-$700

Hands on Reviews

BEConnected Routers

BEC Technologies offer a variety of routers, including 5G cellular embedded options with advanced modems.

Released:July 2023

$900

Pepwave Surf SOHO

Product Discontinued. The Surf SOHO by Peplink is a non-cellular embedded router featuring WiFi and USB cellular tethering WAN - as well as 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet LAN.

Released:November 2016

$199

Hands on Reviews

A consolidated report on the major cellular carriers' entry-level mobile hotspot devices with LTE Cat-3 or 4 modems.

Released:July 2020

~$100

Generic Cellular Routers

Generic cellular routers using open-source firmware can provide a basic and inexpensive mobile solution.

Released:February 2018

$80+

Airstream Connected Kit

A fully integrated cellular, WiFi, smart control and RV automation system backed by an AT&T cellular data plan

Released:October 2018

$999

Peplink Balance 20X

An enterprise LTE router that can be expanded to dual-modems including support for 5G in the future

Released:March 2020

$399-$549

Hands on Reviews, Top Pick

Peplink's mobile routers supporting USB Cellular tethering for up to 4 devices.

Released:July 2013

$600-$2000

Pepwave MBX Mini by Peplink

The MBX Mini is a small but mighty router with some incredible features, but it comes with a hefty price tag.

Released:November 2021

$6999

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