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If you do a lot of travelling and don't want to put your data or information at risk by relying on other people's Wi-Fi connections, then
you'll want a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot device, which are commonly known as Mi-Fi.These Mi-Fi hubs allow for several devices to connect to one or
Much like a smartphone's SIM card, these data-only deals allow you access to the internet in complete security
You can use a monthly contract, or use a pay-as-you-go SIM, so you know exactly how much data you are paying for
The best thing about 4G data is that it is incredibly fast, so you'll be able to browse the internet as if you were connected to a broadband
It means it will also often be faster than free or shared Wi-Fi spots, which usually have data limits and a lot of traffic to deal
with.Mi-Fi hubs range from a simple one SIM solution with a battery to models that can accommodate 10 different SIM cards, or others that
even sport a complete Android operating system.Below are the best mobile Wi-Fi routers you can buy in the UK, catering to all tastes, from
frugal surfers to power users and everything in between.1
TP-Link M7350 V4 4G LTE MiFiA versatile solution to a simple problemSpeed: 4G LTE 150 Mbps | Max number of devices: 10 | Features: 2000mAh
hotspot, supporting both micro and nano SIM cards, which means it's almost certainly going to be compatible with a SIM card you already
It has a small display for informing you about your connection, and it supports dual band Wifi on both 2.4 and 5GHz
It can be accessed by up to 10 devices at once, and performance is very good on 4G LTE
Its battery life is also excellent, giving you around 10 hours of 4G connectivity.2
EE 4GEE WiFi MiniGreat for data-hungry EE customersSpeed: 4G LTE | Max number of devices: 10 | Features: 1500mAh battery, 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi, various data plansCompactGood designLocked to EE networkAgain, no wireless 802.11ac supportThe EE 4GEE WiFi Mini is one of the better
looking mobile hotspot devices on this list, and its compact design means it can be easily carried around with you
The 1500mAh offers up to 50 hours on standby, and up to six hours when connected to the internet
It can support up to 10 devices at once, but it doesn't have an LCD screen, like the TP-Link M7350, which means it's not quite as user
You also need to use the EE network, which isn't too much of a hardship due to EE's coverage and fast 4G speeds, and the network offers a
range of data plans to go alongside the EE 4GEE WiFi Mini.3
ZTE MF65Perfect for those on a budgetSpeed: 3G | Max number of devices: 5 | Features: 1500mAh battery, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, microSD cardUp to 5
to be a boon if you can live with its shortcomings
for countries where 4G has yet to be rolled out
Huawei E5770Stylish model with a massive battery lifeSpeed: 4G LTE | Max number of devices: 11 | Features: 5200mAh battery, 802.11 b/g/n
E5770, ticks a lot of boxes for power users
It can even charge another device thanks to a bundled cable that doubles as a stylish strap
That makes it perfect for small businesses and even, dare we say, a perfect cord-cutting device if paired with the right SIM card.5
Netgear Nighthawk R7100LGIdeal for large groups of usersSpeed: 4G LTE | Max number of devices: N/A | Features: Dual band, 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi, 5 Ethernet portsFantastic performerBundled app to control routerVery expensiveNeeds onerous workaround to be truly portableThis is
Behold the Netgear Nighthawk R7100LG, a router with a SIM card slot
Technically, it is not portable as the device requires a mains power supply, but there are potential workarounds if you really want to make
this happen.The Nighthawk is a great solution should you want to offer internet access to a massive amount of users, and indeed storage
It offers Cat 6/LTE (300Mbps), AC1900 Wi-Fi, two USB ports, a free app to manage the router (Genie), four Gigabit Ethernet ports plus open
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