The Inseego MiFi M2100 hotspot is Verizon's flagship 5G hotspot released in early September 2020 with full support for both Sub6 and mmWave frequencies, and 4G LTE. 

Specifications

• Model Number: M2100
• # of Connected Devices: Up to 30
• Control Panel and Default Password:
  Control Panel: http:/my.jetpack/ or http://192.168.1.1
  Default Password: Initially, it is the same as the default password for your M2100 primary network. Tap Wi-Fi Name/Password on the Home touchscreen of your M2100 to view the password. 
• USB Tethering Support: Yes
• Supported Networks and Bands:
  Sub-6GHZ 5G: n2, n5, n66 
  mmWave 5G: n260, n261
  4G/LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 28, 46, 48, 66
• LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: Yes
• MIMO Support: 4x4 MIMO Sub6, 2x2 MIMO mmW
• LTE Performance Category: Cat 22
  (Max Theoretical Speed: 2.5 Gbps Down / 316 Mbps Up)
• Cellular Antenna Ports: None
• Other Ports: USB Type C
• Wi-Fi Technology / Frequencies: 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n/ax - 2.4GHz and 5GHz 
• Battery: 3500mAh (Removable)
  • Claimed Battery Life: Up to 24hrs, battery expansion available
  • Can Be Powered Without a Battery: Likely not
  • Battery Part #: 
  • Battery Purchase:
• Dimensions: 5.9" x 2"
• SIM Card Type: Nano
• Retail Price: $399.99

News, Videos, & Status

Inseego has sent us an evaluation unit in early October 2020. Member can get our hands on experience below:

• In Progress Testing Forum: Verizon Inseego MiFi M2100 5G UW (5G Mobile Hotspot)

Related News Stories & Videos:

• 5G Goes Mainstream: Apple's iPhone 12 Debuts Posted on: October 14, 2020
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• 5G Cellular: Verizon & Dish Are Big Winners In CBRS Spectrum Auction, C-Band Auction Looms Posted on: September 14, 2020
• Verizon Launches 2nd Generation 5G Mobile Hotspot – Inseego MiFi M2100 5G UW Posted on: September 9, 2020

Potential Alternatives to Consider:

For other popular mobile hotspots on the market - here are our featured options:

Wireless Internet Router & Data Plans - AT&T

$199

Netgear Nighthawk 5G Hotspot Pro - AT&T

$509.99

Inseego 8800L - Verizon

$199

Inseego MiFi M2100 5G Ultra Wideband- Verizon

$399.99

Ellipsis MHS900L - Verizon

$149

Netgear Nighthawk MR1100 - AT&T / T-Mobile

$249 - 349

Moxee Mobile Hotspot - Cricket/AT&T

$79.99

ZTE ZMax Connect - T-Mobile

$89.99

Inseego MiFi 8000 - Sprint

$240

Alcatel Linkzone 2 - T-Mobile / Sprint

$90

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