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How to choose a mobile hot spot

Choosing a mobile hot spot depends on connection speed and device capacity, with 4G offering 5-12 Mbps and 5G up to 1 Gbps, plus features like Wi-Fi 6 and battery life.

  • To choose a mobile hot spot, start with connection speed and how many devices you need, as BestReviews advises consumers and travelers using devices without SIM slots.
  • Because networks differ, note that 4G or LTE offers nationwide 5 to 12 Mbps speeds, while 5G delivers 50 Mbps to 1 gigabit per second but has uneven U.S. coverage, and local network carriers can limit speeds.
  • Regarding runtime and connections, Wi‑Fi 6 hotspots handle up to 30 devices; the Netgear Nighthawk M5, ZTE Velocity, and Verizon MiFi 6620L offer 13, 10, and 20 hours battery life respectively.
  • Because of locking and costs, remember unlocked hot spots let you swap any carrier's SIM, while carrier‑specific devices limit networks, and mobile data and apps can quickly increase expenses.
  • When shopping, prioritize Wi‑Fi management and security features, compare ports and prices, and note BestReviews' testing and affiliate disclosures before buying the TP‑Link AC750 Wireless Portable Nano Travel Router or Netgear Nighthawk MR1100 Mobile Hot Spot.
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How to choose a mobile hot spot

Choosing a mobile hot spot Mobile internet can be relatively expensive, and with apps and services requiring more data, it’s easy to use it all in only a few days. You could look for public Wi-Fi, but there are many security risks to connecting to it. But if you need to connect your laptop or any other device to the internet that doesn’t have a SIM card slot, a mobile hot spot lets you do that. Essentially, a mobile hot spot is a personal, pocke…

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San Diego Union Tribune broke the news in San Diego, United States on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
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