Posted 4 June 2023

5G Mobile router hotspot or dongle with sim card slot

Please recommend reliable and under £100 , 5G Mobile router wifi-6 hotspot with sim card slot (unlocked). I have bought a ZTE Fourth Generation 5G Indoor CPE MC888 for £249.99. It works but I find it expensive , also it is not portable. Hence, wish to return it.

CAT Q10 Mobile hotspot is also expensive. other Chinese makes sold on the high street shops are not really 5G SIM compatible mobile hotspot devices and are mis-sold to only realise that they are 4G compatible.
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  1. bozo007's avatar
    5G hotspots are still very expensive so good luck finding a cheap one. I am using a cheap 4G+ one and very happy with the consistent +100 Mbps speed. (edited)
  2. thedvdmonster's avatar
    I use a 4g one and still get 80+ no shame in those speeds. 
    5g prices are way off from dropping. 
    tautlenavo's avatar
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    4G doesn't work for me as i need to work(photo/video software intensive) and do multiple Teams call during the day with no dropping connection..! tried with O2/Giffgaff and 3/Smarty in my area but the most decent 4G in my area so far is Lebara/Vodfone & EE, but not good enough i.e. more the ubiquitous connectivity concern than the speed!
  3. 001Cisco's avatar
    No 5G router at £100
    Cheapest solution would be 5G capable used smart phone as hotspot.
    tautlenavo's avatar
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    Thanks, I did give a thought and almost bought a used/like new Nothing Phone(1) but still prefer a 5G mobile router , hopefully cheaper one hits the market soon!
  4. innocent's avatar
    I have no idea whether this is any good or not, says 5G on it but who knows 5G WiFi Router, Mini Mobile WiFi Hotspot,300Mbps, Up to 10 WiFi Connect Devices, WPA WPA2 WiFi Encryption,SIM Card, Mainly Suitable for Europe amzn.eu/d/0…9v0
    KodaBear's avatar
    It’s 4G/LTE only despite the confusing name. It’s also only N300 WiFi as well.

    You’d be better off with one of the usual brand names of 4G pocket hotspot that you can often pick up for around the same price than taking a risk on this.
  5. AndyRoyd's avatar
    i need to work(photo/video software intensive) and do multiple Teams call during the day with no dropping connection..!
    Consider such use will flout the terms of most consumer sims, which may be costly if you have committed to a lengthy-period (consumer) contract.
    You'd probably need a specialist business solution to satisfy that requirement and provide the (implied) beneficial and necessary business-grade SLA related to your expectation of connection stability.

    Random example statement by EE relating to its unlimited consumer sim:
    ...Personal, non-commercial use only.
    If you regularly tether 12 or more devices, we will consider this non-personal use and have the right to move you to a more suitable plan.
    We will consider usage above 600GB/month to be non-personal use and have the right to apply traffic management controls to deprioritise your mobile traffic during busy periods or to move you to a business plan.
  6. LOKKO's avatar
    Is using a hotspot better than using andold phone as a hotspot
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