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Modems & Hotspots

    • The Best Mobile Hotspots for 2026

      Why rely on public hotspots when you can bring a personal Wi-Fi network with you wherever you go? These are the top mobile hotspots we've tested for each major US carrier.

      17 hours, 29 minutes By Iyaz Akhtar
      The Best Mobile Hotspots for 2026 (Roundup Apple WWDC)
    • The Best Cell Phone Boosters for 2026

      Cellular signal boosters use big antennas to improve the coverage in your home, vehicle, or property. These are the top signal boosters for apartments and houses.

      1 month, 3 weeks By Iyaz Akhtar, Sarah Lord
      The Best Cell Phone Boosters for 2026 (Roundup Modems & Hotspots)
    • How We Test Cellular Modems and Hotspots

      With widespread network coverage and fast data speeds, mobile cellular modems and hotspots are connecting more people than ever. Here's how we test the modems and hotspots we review.

      4 years By Sascha Segan
      How We Test Cellular Modems and Hotspots (ABOUT Modems & Hotspots)
    • The Best Cell Phone Signal Boosters for 2022

      Cellular signal boosters use big antennas to improve coverage in your home and car. These are the top-performing boosters for large homes, small homes, apartments, and vehicles.

      4 years, 3 months By Sascha Segan
      The Best Cell Phone Signal Boosters for 2022 (Slideshow Modems & Hotspots)
    • T-Mobile Inseego 5G MiFi M2000
      4.5 Outstanding Editors' Choice

      A T-Mobile 5G hotspot that leaves the carrier's other hotspots in the dust

      5 years, 2 months By Sascha Segan
      T-Mobile Inseego 5G MiFi M2000 (Review T-Mobile Inseego 5G MiFi M2000)
    • ZTE ZMax Connect MF928
      3.0 Average

      An affordable gateway to prepaid internet service

      5 years, 8 months By Sascha Segan
      ZTE ZMax Connect MF928 (Review ZTE Zmax Connect MF928)
    • The Best Cell Phone Signal Boosters for 2020

      Cellular signal boosters use big antennas to improve coverage in your home and car. These are the best boosters for small homes, large homes, apartments, and vehicles.

      5 years, 9 months By Sascha Segan
      The Best Cell Phone Signal Boosters for 2020 (Slideshow Modems & Hotspots)
    • WeBoost Drive Sleek
      4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

      Eliminate dead zones on the road

      5 years, 9 months By Sascha Segan
      WeBoost Drive Sleek (Review WeBoost Drive Sleek)
    • SureCall N-Range 2.0
      3.5 Good

      Add simple cellular signal boosting to your car

      5 years, 9 months By Sascha Segan
      SureCall N-Range 2.0 (Review SureCall N-Range 2.0)