The MiFi 8800L Jetpack by Inseego was released in October 2018 (our news story), replacing the MiFi 7730L as Verizon's flagship mobile hotspot device.

Even though it looks nearly identical to its older sibling, the 8800L is a major forward in terms of raw cellular capability - and it was the first device to bring gigabit-class LTE technologies to Verizon's Jetpack lineup.

With 5G technology looming on the horizon, this hotspot perhaps represents Verizon's LTE performance pinnacle in the pre-5G world.

Specifications

Model Number: Inseego 8800L
# of Connected Devices: 15 Wi-Fi / Supports USB Tethering
Control Panel and Default Password:
- Control Panel: http://192.168.1.1 or http://my.jetpack/
- Default Admin Password: Random - Check Device Screen
USB Tethering Support:
- WiFiRanger Tethering: Works Great
- Pepwave Tethering: Works Great (except for Surf On-The-Go)
Networks supported:
- Verizon LTE Bands: 2, 4, 5, 13, 66
- Global Roaming on LTE Bands: 3, 7, 20, 28
- LAA Bands: 46, 48 (CBRS)
- FirstNet: Band 14 (requires a FirstNet Plan to utilize)
- 4G/3G: HSPA+ 850/1900/2100MHz - Global roaming supported.
- 3G: NO support for Legacy Verizon CDMA network
- 2G: GSM EDGE - Quad-band global roaming.
LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: Yes, including LAA
MIMO Support: 4X4 internal, and 2X2 external
LTE Performance Category: Category 18 (Max Theoretical Speed: 1200Mbps Down / 150Mbps Up)
Cellular Antenna Ports:
- 2x TS9 'Test Ports' (not official antenna ports), overwrites internal 4x4 MIMO antennas
- Right port is the primary port, for uploads.
Other Ports: USB-C
Wi-Fi Technology / Frequencies: 802.11 b/g/n/a/ac - Simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz
- Simultaneous 2.4GHz/5GHz Range (reported): 50-70ft
- 5GHz Range (reported): 40-50ft
Battery
- Claimed Battery Life: 24 hours hotspot usage, multiple days standby
- Can Be Powered Without a Battery: No
- Battery Part #: 40123117
- Battery Purchase
Dimensions: 4.5" x 2.8" x 0.75" / 5.71 oz
SIM Card Type: 4FF / Nano SIM
Retail Price: $199.99 / $99.99 (w/ 2-year contract)

There is One (Minor) Downgrade from the 7730L...

One difference of note compared to the MiFi 7730L is that the MiFi 8800L drops support for CDMA cellular technology, which means that it is NOT compatible with Verizon's legacy 3G network. This would have been a major red flag a few years ago, but it is growing extremely rare to find areas where Verizon has 3G and no LTE coverage.

But if you do know that you will be spending time in any of these places - do keep this in mind before upgrading. Verizon has extended the shut down of their 3G network until late 2020.

Review & Testing Status

We have had the 8800L in continuous testing since it first came out. Our full review & tutorial is posted below for our members.

Our members are also encouraged to actively share their own experiences in the comments.

Video Overview:

Related News Stories & Updates:

Verizon's 8800L Software Update Log Page

Content included in the member area below:

Favorite Features & Potential Downsides
Verizon Hotspot Comparison Grid
Hardware Features Explained
- Understanding LTE Cat 18
- 4x4 MIMO, But Dual Antenna Ports
- Revealing the Antenna Ports
- CBRS (Band 46) & LTE-LAA (Band 48)
- Unlocked, But Band Limited
- USB-C Charging
- Auto VPN
Hands on Testing Results
- Tethering Compatibility
- Battery Life
- Performance Testing Comparison to 7730L
- Raw Initial Observations
Software & User Interface
Recommended Settings
Outstanding Issues (Now Mostly Resolved)
- Reboots and Connection Drop-Outs
- AutoVPN
Getting a 8800L
- Getting the 8800L Legacy Plans (gUDP/pUDP)
Video Tour & Tutorial
Summary

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