A hotspot works on its own battery and charges over USB-C, so it can ride in a pocket or sit on a dashboard. Most have no external antenna connectors and one SIM, and the carrier locks on some models limit which SIMs work, so check that a model is sold unlocked or certified for the carrier you plan to use. Battery life shown is the maker’s figure and falls sharply on 5G.
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- GL.iNet Mudi 7 GL-E5800#1 of 6Full review
For frequent travelers and remote workers who want one pocket 5G device with Wi-Fi 7 and wired backup.
Amazon $419.99$419.995G2 + eSIM2USB-C - GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300#2 of 6Full review
For tinkerers and IoT projects that need a small battery-backed 4G gateway, not for fast streaming.
Amazon $125.99$125.994G10USB-C - GL.iNet Mudi V2 GL-E750V2#3 of 6Full review
For travelers who want a small battery hotspot with a built-in VPN and are fine with 4G speeds.
Amazon $169.99$169.994G10USB-C - Netgear Nighthawk M7#4 of 6Full review
For travelers who want a current Wi-Fi 7 hotspot that works with local eSIM data plans.
Amazon $449.99$449.995G1 + eSIM0USB-C - Inseego MiFi X PRO 5G M3100#5 of 6Full review
For Verizon users who want a pocket hotspot with Ethernet and mmWave.
Amazon $439.99$439.995G10USB-C - Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro Discontinued#6 of 6Full review
For people who want an unlocked pocket hotspot with Ethernet and antenna ports to use as a home backup or travel router.
Amazon $649.22$649.225G-2USB-C
