Any device will work.. right?!?

Any device will work.. right?!?

Sometimes yes, sometimes NO. You pay a monthly fee for unlimited high speed data, don't miss out on receiving the best signal and speeds.
If you purchase a device with AT&T branding on it, and insert a Verizon SIM, it will NOT connect, if it has not been previously unlocked by AT&T for use on other networks. Also...

Let's show you an example:
The MiFi X Pro comes in two models: The T-Mobile is model number M3000B, the Verizon is M3100.
They look visually identical, but they are VERY different.
Verizon version supports cellular frequencies:
5G Sub-6GHz: n2, n5, n48, n66, n77, n78
5G mmWave: n257, n260, n261
LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 46, 48, 66

T-mobile version supports cellular frequencies:
5G Sub-6GHZ: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n20, n25, n28, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78
5G mmWave: None
LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71

The T-Mobile version has no mmWave bands (i.e., no UW) and is physically missing the mmWave antenna module. The Verizon version doesn’t have the most important T-mobile bands and is very slow on T-mobile.

From this example you can see that although both models will connect to some of the 4G/LTE frequencies/cellular bands, it will give subpar speeds.

We are happy to help you compare devices, even if you don't purchase your device from us. Send us an email with the device(s) you are considering and we will reply within 1-2 business days.

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