The Unite Express 2 is AT&T's updated entry-level mobile hotspot, which replaced the Velocity 2 in November 2018.  This hotspot has a similar category 13 modem as the Velocity 2, but comes with some significant changes from the previous device:

• No Antenna ports (The Velocity 2 came with 2 TS-9 ports)
• Support for FirstNet (band 14)
• Simultaneous Dual band WiFi

The Unite Express 2 is a significant step down from the flagship Netgear Nighthawk hotspot as it lacks support for important features for nomads like antenna ports.

In April 2019, Cricket (AT&T's prepaid subsidiary) also launched a data only plan, with the Unite Express 2 rebranded as the Cricket Turbo. They appear to be identical in specification.

Specifications

• Model Number: AT&T Unite Express 2 (AC797S) or Cricket Turbo by Netgear
• # of Connected Devices: 15 via Wi-Fi
• Control Panel and Default Password:
  Control Panel: http://192.168.1.1 or http://attwifimanager/
  Default Password: "attadmin"
• USB Tethering Support: Likely, but unknown at this time
  WiFiRanger Tethering: tbd
  Pepwave Tethering: tbd
• Supported Networks and Bands:
  LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12(17) 14, 29, 30, 66
  4G/3G: HSPA+ 850/1900/2100MHz - Global roaming supported.
  2G: GSM EDGE: None
• LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: Yes
• MIMO Support: 2X2 Internal
• LTE Performance Category: Category 13
  (Max Theoretical Speed: 400Mbps Down / 150Mbps Up)
• Cellular Antenna Ports: None
• Other Ports: MicroUSB
• Wi-Fi Technology / Frequencies: 802.11 b/g/n/a/ac - Simultaneous dual-band 2.4GHz & 5GHz.
• Claimed Battery Life: 11hrs use time, 1.7 days standby
• Can Be Powered Without a  Battery: Unknown
• Dimensions: 4.33'' x 2.68'' x 0.61''
• SIM Card Type: Micro
• Retail Price: $124.99

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Review & Testing Status

We do not intend to obtain this hotspot for testing.

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Purchasing Options

Direct from AT&T