GlocalMe offers global hotspot devices and cloud-based SIM data plans. Their global hotspot devices can be paired with their cloud SIM data plans, or can be used with a personal SIM (plan). GlocalMe's cloud SIM plans are tied to their proprietary devices.
While not confirmed, GlocalMe U.S. based plans likely operate on all of the major U.S. networks.
GlocalMe Devices and Plans
GlocalMe offers several global hotspot devices. They also offer multiple plans; some plans are designed for global use, while others are for U.S. based use only.
All of GlocalMe's currently available global hotspot devices are Category 4 and offer eSIM that can be utilized with a GlocalMe plan and at least one (some devices offer 2) SIM slot. While the devices themselves use older LTE technology, the pairing of at least one SIM slot and a built-in global SIM are handy features for some nomads, particularly those who travel frequently outside the U.S.
GlocalMe offers both U.S. based and global data plans by the month, multi-months, or year. A few U.S. Regional plans are also available.
Device and Plan Specifications
Numen Air
The Numen Air is a 5G capable device that uses Cloud SIM Technology.
Specifications
- Model Number: Numen Air
- Control Panel and Default Password: N/A
- USB Tethering Support: Yes (Type C Input)
- # of Connected Devices: 16
- Supported Networks and Bands:
- Sub-6GHz 5G Bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79
- 4G/LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2, 26, 28, 30, 3, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71
- WCDMA Bands: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 , 19
- GSM EDGE - 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz
- LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: No
- MIMO Support:
- LTE Performance Category: Unspecified, but likely Cat-16 or higher
- Cellular Antenna Ports: None
- Other Ports: USB C
- Wi-Fi Technology / Frequencies: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Battery: 5400 mAH
- Claimed Battery Life: 12 hours
- Dimensions: 6 x 2.7 x 0.6 inches
- Weight: 6.8 oz
- SIM Card Type: 1x CloudSIM and 1x Nano-SIM
- Retail Price: $349.99
Duo Turbo
The Duo Turbo Device is a dual-SIM device that accommodates 1 physical (Nano) SIM and 1 eSIM. It uses two Qualcomm X5 Cat-4 modems and supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only.
Specifications
- Model Number: Duo Turbo
- Control Panel and Default Password: N/A
- USB Tethering Support: Yes (Type C Input)
- # of Connected Devices: 5
- Supported Networks and Bands:
- 4G/LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
- WCDMA Bands: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 19
- GSM EDGE - 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz
- LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: No
- MIMO Support:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat 4: MAX Speed: LTE: Download: 150Mbps / Upload: 50Mbps
- Cellular Antenna Ports: None
- Other Ports: USB C
- Wi-Fi Technology / Frequencies: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Claimed Battery Life:
- Dimensions: 4.96" x 2.60" x 0.50"
- Weight: 5.2 oz
- SIM Card Type: 1x Nano-SIM, 1x eSIM
- Retail Price: $179.99
TriForce
The TriForce Device uses GlocalMe's patented CloudSIM technology to allow SIM free connectivity.
Specifications
- Model Number: TriForce
- Control Panel and Default Password: N/A
- USB Tethering Support: Yes (Type C Input)
- # of Connected Devices: Up to 10
- Supported Networks and Bands:
- 4G/LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
- WCDMA Bands: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 19
- GSM EDGE - 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz
- LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: No
- MIMO Support: 2x2 Internal
- LTE Performance Category: Cat 4: MAX Speed: LTE: Download: 150Mbps / Upload: 50Mbps
- Cellular Antenna Ports: None
- Other Ports: Micro, lightning
- Wi-Fi Technology / Frequencies: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Battery: 7000mAh
- Claimed Battery Life: 28 hours
- Dimensions: 5.62" x 2.7" x 0.6"
- Weight: 5.2 oz
- SIM Card Type: CloudSIM
- Retail Price: $139.99
UPP
The UPP is basic, entry level cloud SIM device.
Specifications
- Model Number: UPP
- Control Panel and Default Password: N/A
- USB Tethering Support: Yes (Type C Input)
- # of Connected Devices: Up to 8
- Supported Networks and Bands:
- 4G/LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
- 3G/WCDMA Bands: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8
- GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz
- LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: No
- MIMO Support:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat 4: MAX Speed: LTE: Download: 150Mbps / Upload: 50Mbps
- Cellular Antenna Ports: No
- Other Ports: None
- Wi-Fi Technology / Frequencies: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Battery: 3000mAh
- Claimed Battery Life: 13 hours
- Dimensions: 4.7 x 2.6 x 0.5 inches (120 x 65 x 12 mm)
- Weight: 0.25 pounds / 112 grams
- SIM Card Type: CloudSIM + 1x Nano SIM
- Retail Price: $89.99
HomeFlex
The HomeFlex is a router that can utilize a traditional Ethernet WAN input as well as either a GlocalMe cloud-SIM based plan, or another plan that utilizes a physical SIM.
Specifications
- Model Number: HomeFlex
- Control Panel and Default Password: N/A
- USB Tethering Support: None (no USB port)
- # of Connected Devices: Up to 31
- Supported Networks and Bands:
- 4G/LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
- WCDMA Bands: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 19
- GSM EDGE - 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz
- LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: No
- MIMO Support: 2x2 internal
- LTE Performance Category: Cat 4: MAX Speed: LTE: Download: 150Mbps / Upload: 50Mbps
- Cellular Antenna Ports: None
- Other Ports: 2x Ethernet LAN, 1x Ethernet WAN
- Wi-Fi Technology / Frequencies: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Battery: None
- Power: 12v with AC Adapter
- Dimensions: 5.0" x 3.4" x 7.3"
- Weight: Not specified
- SIM Card Type: CloudSIM and physical (nano) SIM
- Retail Price: $199.99
G4 Pro
The GlocalMe G4 Pro is a phone-sized global hotspot that creates and shares a local connection with up to five simultaneous devices. The device can be paired with eSIM/global cloud SIM plans directly from GlocalMe.
The G4 Pro can also act as a charging bank for other devices. The device comes with Google Maps installed and a link to Trip Advisor, but otherwise cannot be used for general web browsing or as a phone. The device has a Type C input, and is packaged with a USB charging cable, and a USB-C to USB adapter.
Specifications
- Model Number: G4 Pro
- Control Panel and Default Password: N/A
- USB Tethering Support: Yes (Type C Input)
- # of Connected Devices: Up to 10
- Supported Networks and Bands:
- 4G/LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
- WCDMA Bands: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8
- GSM EDGE - 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz
- LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: No
- MIMO Support: No
- LTE Performance Category: Cat 4: MAX Speed: LTE: Download: 150Mbps / Upload: 50Mbps
- Cellular Antenna Ports: None
- Other Ports: USB 2.0
- Wi-Fi Technology / Frequencies: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Battery: 3,900mAh Li-Ion battery
- Claimed Battery Life: 18 hours
- Dimensions: 5.35'' x 2.84'' x 0.47''
- Weight: 6.59oz
- SIM Card Type: eSIM
- Retail Price: $169.99
- Extras: Can act as charging bank
U3
The GlocalMe U3 is a screenless phone-sized global hotspot that creates and shares a local connection with up to 10 devices simultaneously. The device is designed to be paired with eSIM/global cloud SIM plans directly from GlocalMe.
Specifications
- Model Number: U3
- Control Panel and Default Password: N/A
- USB Tethering Support: Yes (Type C Input)
- # of Connected Devices: Up to 10
- Supported Networks and Bands:
- 4G/LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
- WCDMA Bands: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 19
- GSM EDGE - 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz
- LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: No
- MIMO Support: No
- LTE Performance Category: Cat 4: MAX Speed: LTE: Download: 150Mbps / Upload: 50Mbps
- Cellular Antenna Ports: None
- Other Ports: USB C
- Wi-Fi Technology / Frequencies: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Battery: 3000mAh Li-ion battery
- Claimed Battery Life: 13hrs
- Dimensions: 4.96'' x 2.60'' x 0.4''
- Weight: 4.4oz
- SIM Card Type: eSIM
- Retail Price: $119.99
First G
The First G Device is GlocalMe's entry level hotspot device that comes in pink and green.
Specifications
- Model Number: First G
- Control Panel and Default Password: N/A
- USB Tethering Support: Yes (Type C Input)
- # of Connected Devices: Up to 8
- Supported Networks and Bands:
- 4G/LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
- GSM EDGE - 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz
- LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: No
- MIMO Support:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat 4: MAX Speed: LTE: Download: 150Mbps / Upload: 50Mbps
- Cellular Antenna Ports: None
- Other Ports: USB C
- Wi-Fi Technology / Frequencies: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Battery: 3500mAh Li-ion battery
- Claimed Battery Life: 14 hours
- Dimensions: 5.0" x 2.58" x 0.56"
- Weight: 5.25oz
- SIM Card Type: MicroSim
- Retail Price: $49.99
Data Plans
Currently Available Plans:
GlocalMe offers plans based in more than 140 countries, including the US. Plans can be purchased via the GlocalMe app once you have purchased a GlocalMe proprietary global hotspot device.
We have been unable to confirm what U.S. carriers GlocalMe utilizes, but have found hints that indicate AT&T and T-Mobile are likely used.
GlocalMe's plans are either monthly or annual, and range from 1GB to 50GB per month. Their plans tend to be quite expensive.
Plan Specifications:
- Carrier Networks Used: Unknown
- Carrier Relationship: Global MVNO
- Plan Types Available: Data Only
- Device Types Permitted: GlocalMe Hotspot Device
- Unlimited: Technically, but all plans have high-speed data caps
- High-Speed Mobile Hotspot Use: Yes
- Throttling: Yes, after the high-speed data cap is met
- Network Management: Subject to based on the underlying carrier being used (which is not specified by GlocalMe)
- Video Streaming Resolution: Not specified
- 5G Access: Yes depending on plan and device
- eSIM: Yes
- Device Purchase Required: Yes
- International Roaming: Yes - but not on U.S. specific plans.
- Domestic Roaming: N/A
- Plan Period: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly plans available
- Data Roll Over: None
- Overage Charges: No
- Lines permitted per account: Not specified
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