Name: Ericsson Cradlepoint R980
Brand: Cradlepoint
Price: 1025.00 USD

3.5/5#7 of 16 in routers cellular routers
3.5

For full-time RVers and fleet owners who want a rugged 5G router with eSIM and dual-carrier flexibility.

Price checked November 4, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros

Cons

Roughly $1,000, among the most expensive routers in this category
Antennas and AC supply are not included in this listing
Failover needs an SD-WAN license, and the maker’s own bonding is not available on this model

How it scores

The rating comes from 9 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Cellular
Model number	R980-5GD
Modem	5G sub-6 NSA/SA, LTE Cat 19 fallback (R980-5GD)
Peak downlink	3,400 Mbps
mmWave	No
Bands	5G n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79; LTE B1-B5, B7, B8, B12-B14, B17-B20, B25, B26, B28-B30, B32, B34, B38-B43, B46, B48, B66, B71
Carriers	AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Telstra certified; FirstNet Trusted, Verizon Frontline
SIM slots	2
eSIM	Yes
External antenna connectors	4
Antenna connector type	SMA
Network
Ethernet ports	2 (1 Gbps)
WiFi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band concurrent 2x2 MU-MIMO
Multi-WAN	Failover
Power and build
Power input	9-36 V DC (4-pin Molex Micro-Fit); ignition sensing
Power draw	11 W
Operating temperature	-30 to 70 C (-22 to 158 F)
Weight	601 g
Released	2024-09-13

For a low-cost fixed install, like a cabin, camera or vending site, that needs a basic 4G router with an external antenna.

$125.99

For small offices and cabins that want a fixed 5G router with external antennas and dual-SIM failover.

$329

For unattended sites, vehicles and cabinets that need a rugged dual-SIM 4G router with cloud management, not for home speed.

$178