2024 the best hotspot device review
Price: $89.99
(as of Nov 26, 2024 10:55:08 UTC - Details)
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At the heart of GlocalMe's innovation lies a revolutionary Cloud SIM technology that empowers users to effortlessly choose the most optimal network coverage from multi-carriers that speaks quality and affordability no matter where they are in the world.
First introduced in 2024, GlocalMe Life is a new product series established by GlocalMe that aims to merge smart life and reliable internet accessibility into minimalistic experience.
5G High Speed Mobile Hotspot
New Releases Life Series
Best Sellers 4G WiFi Hotspot
With Protective Travel Case
【No SIM Needed, Intelligent Network Selection】The U3 mobile hotspot use patented Cloud SIM technology for smart selection of network with better signal. Fast and stable 4G internet hotspot for home, outdoor and travel globally in 200+ countries. With its high-speed internet connectivity, you can effortlessly stream videos, make important calls, or navigate new cities with ease.
【No Contract and Roaming Fees】Pay as you go portable WiFi mobile hotspot device. Choose the more suitable data plan from our GlocalMe App anytime. Flexible data plans allow you to buy service by the Day, Month, Region or GB. And the portable hotspot comes with included 1.1GB global data 30 days.
【Share WiFi with 10 Devices】This WiFi hotspot can connection with up to 10 devices simultaneously. It is easily manage and share your hotspot with your family and friends. Support mainstream frequency bands and works around the world, included America, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa and Oceania.
【12h Long-lasting Battery Life】3,000mAh long-lasting battery life of this hotspot device ensures you stay connected throughout your journey. Stable 4G LTE internet connectivity, automatic disabling of large data consumption, perfect portable WiFi mobile hotspot device for travel, business, camping, remote tour, and more. Enjoy the freedom of connectivity on the go with our Portable WiFi device.
【Safe and Private Hotspot】GlocalMe WiFi hotspot uses the most security protocol to keep your connection safe, no worries about the unsafe public WiFi anymore. Easily track detailed interaction with the data, connect to personal network, purchase data, etc. Also supports a SIM card slot, unlocked to use any SIM card, which means that you can easily use the data from it according to your own needs.
Reviewer: Wanye
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Many improvements over the G3 - still the best portable wifi hotspot on the market!
Review: I've owned a couple of G3s now for a little over a year and they've been absolutely amazing on every international trip we've taken. I mentioned in my G3 review that the unit is fairly bulky and heavy, due to having such a large battery and the capability (which we never used) to serve as a portable battery for mobile devices. Even after a full 8-10 hour day of usage, we rarely saw the battery drop below 70-75% state of charge.When I saw a new iteration of the device, the G4, came out, I had to have one and I think GlocalMe have significantly improved the form factor of the device. It sports a much larger screen, is significantly thinner, and weights a lot less. The battery is smaller (3900 mAh vs. 5350 mAh), but that has not been an issue for us. Even after a full day of usage, the battery on the G4 was still around 40-50% so I think it could easily last for two days.G3: 126mm x 64mm x 17mm (thick); 235g; 5350 mAhG4: 136mm x 71mm x 12mm (thick); 187g; 3900 mAhI'm not sure of the processor/RAM specs, but the G4 boots faster and the UI feels snappier than the G3. The screen appears to be a similar resolution (perhaps slightly higher, but not noticeably higher) but I noticed colors seem more vibrant and there's a lot better contrast. I last updated my G3 software a couple of months ago, so it could be out of date, but the G4 has additional apps: Google Maps, translation app, and a currency conversion app (though this appears to be entirely in Chinese). The inclusion of maps is awesome and in general, I hope this means that in the future, we may be able to install our own Android apps on the device!I also want to share some things that I think could be improved or that might be considered downsides to the G4. We'll start with the obvious, which is that because the device is so new, there are no case options for it - hopefully that will change soon. The other major downside is that it does not appear as if a single GlocalMe account can register multiple devices. This means you'll need multiple email addresses if you have multiple devices - generally, I don't think this is an issue, but those of you upgrading from a G3 to G4 might find this a little frustrating. The other consequence of this is that the accounts (and therefore devices) cannot share purchased plans. I hope this is something they improve in the future.Lastly, I noticed the data plan store now includes unlimited plans for certain regions, which will throttle after hitting some data limit. This is a great, cheaper option for many if you don't plan to use much data, or if the speed isn't a huge concern for you. In Brazil, for example, the unlimited plan was $5/day, while the metered plans were expensive in comparison: ~$10 for 1 GB or $26 for 3 GB, though of course, there is no throttling on these plans. It's great to see GlocalMe adding new plans to fit different usage profiles!In summary, we've had GlocalMe devices on 6 international trips and they worked flawlessly. No issues registering on local networks or using the GlocalMe data plans. The hardware is solid - we've never experienced an issue that required rebooting the device. Finally, the software is usable, and there have been many improvements from the G3 to G4, which is hopefully a sign of many more improvements to come. If you travel a lot and are looking for a cost effective, reliable solution to having internet access abroad, I give the GlocalMe G4 my highest recommendation!
Reviewer: McCoy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very reliable
Review: I travel from the U.S. to Central America Costa Rica weekly.. so i needed a reliable wifi connection there.. I purchased this and it has been excellent.. I downloaded the app, and use the purchase plans instead of the sim card feature... i purchase the plan before i leave the U.S. soon as i land i turn the device on and whollaa, it automatically connects and iâve been using it there for 11 months now..works like a charm..
Reviewer: Descores
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Remote WiFi-no sim card
Review: Today is the first day I have used this device. It is working great on 2 phones. I havenât tried it on any other devices.After the first day use I had to purchase a plan which was difficult bc I was out of internet and the purchase didnât go through, they said in a message. Turns out that I kept trying and I ended up buying 2 seven day packages. I still havenât tried it on my smart tv. Iâm not sure if I like this product or not at this time!
Reviewer: D. Amis
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works great!
Review: I've used it in both the US and in Mexico and it works fine. In fact it even seems a little faster than my home-based WiFi. Changing the device name and password was really difficult, which I wanted to do because the factory password was really long. I had to go to the GlocalMe website and do a chat (with an agent, not the useless robot). But I finally got it changed. That's the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. The service is good!So far...
Reviewer: Daniel Kolansky
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent device for working on the go!
Review: I bought this in spite of the ongoing legal battle that Glocalme and Skyroam appears to be embroiled in. I believe they have sidestepped whatever issue they were dealing with with the release of updated firmware and this new unit so I'm not too worried about there being any long-term issues with the injunction they had placed against them. This device mysteriously appeared on Amazon shortly after the injunction went into effect and all the older devices mysteriously disappeared. So.... there isn't a lot of information on this, but it was a concern of mine before I ended up buying the device anyway.I needed something that would work reliably as a hotspot for AT&T and/or Tmobile and this one mostly fit the bill. There is no band 71 support which really sucks for Tmobile, but you do what you can! I got a sim card from Red Pocket, put 60GBs on it and have been using it daily for about 5-6 days while camping in West Virginia (working remotely). It has been rock solid and has given me some decent speeds while my poor phone has had crap service from Tmobile (AT&T is the only cell carrier with a decent presence in West Virginia).I liked this option because I know I can use it in the future for day-trips as well as short business trips and the freedom to hop carriers in the US and outside of it is huge. Also purchasing data direct, while more expensive, will really be nice to get started in a new country when I visit. I really wish I had something like when when I visited Italy at the beginning of the year. I'll definitely be packing it along for future adventures.As far as usability is concerned, the form factor is almost exactly the same as my LG v30 with the slim case I have on it. It is pretty much just one button. Turn it on or turn it off. The initial setup was easy and I did not download the app or bind it to an account yet since I just slapped a sim card in there. All I did was name the device and setup the wifi hotspot password and it was ready to go.One thing I was really impressed with was the wifi range. I have been roaming almost as far away from this thing as I'd roam from a normal router. It has a pretty powerful wifi signal which has been super helpful as I have been working in an all-metal building a lot. I basically leave this thing on the outside of the building and then work from the inside. Excellent signal -- works almost like a cell signal booster.My only real complaints are, like others have mentioned, no real case options. I find myself babying the device since it really doesn't have much protection. It handles and feels like a cell phone so you want to protect the screen from damage. It hasn't been tough to protect it and I've been car camping so it has been in some decently harsh environments thus far. We'll see how it holds up long term. I won't be taking it camping often. Mostly it'll be coming along on business trips.Also because of the lack of a case, I found it was pretty easy to turn on while in my pack. I found a pocket which holds it well enough so it wasn't pushing buttons while I'm moving around -- but YMMV. You will want to find a place where the sides aren't pressed, otherwise it'll be constantly turning on and off in your pack or whereever you're holding it.The lack of Band 71 was also a bummer as I mentioned already. I'll probably upgrade my phone at some point and will use that when I travel too far out of the way on Tmobile's network. Since I have an AT&T sim in there right now I think I'll be ok for the time being, though.Finally, Glocalme is a Chinese company. I want to believe they have our best interests at heart, but China is in the midst of serious turmoil right now. Communication devices such as this one make for fantastic spy equipment and while I'd like to believe that isn't the case, it is something I considered when making a purchasing decision. Huawei and Oneplus, both very popular Chinese communication companies have been caught with spyware on their devices and networks. Do not think that this company is immune to the whim's of the Chinese government. So do your own research there and make an informed decision.Overall I have been very happy with it. It is very portable, very easy to use, and the battery has been lasting me from 8am until 11pm daily with about 30% charge to spare. Really cannot complain!
Customers say
Customers like the ease of setup of the router. They mention it's very easy to program and use. Some are satisfied with its durability. However, some customers feel the price is expensive for what you get. Opinions are mixed on functionality, wifi strength, connectivity, speed, and battery life.
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