Statelinker S2 Portable WiFi Hotspot | 4G LTE, 10 GB US Data

The Statelinker S2 is a 4G LTE portable WiFi hotspot for the United States that uses a built-in cloud SIM instead of a carrier SIM card, so it works out of the box with no account to open. It ships with 10 GB of US data valid for 30 days, adds 2 GB of free data every month after you activate it, connects up to 8 devices, and is rated for up to 150 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload on Cat 4 LTE. Its 3,000 mAh battery runs 9 to 12 hours per charge. The S2 is a prepaid device: when the included data is gone, you buy more from Statelinker's user portal.

Who the S2 is for

• Road trips, camping, and RV travel inside the US where you want a shared connection for phones, tablets, and a laptop
• A backup internet connection at home for outages, without paying a monthly line fee for a second carrier
• Visitors to the US who want prepaid data without signing up with a US carrier
• Remote workers who want to keep a work laptop off hotel and coffee shop WiFi

Key features

• 10 GB of US data included, pre-loaded and valid for 30 days from activation
• 2 GB free every month after you contact Statelinker support to activate it; unused monthly data stacks and does not expire
• Cloud SIM, no SIM card: the device picks the strongest available carrier signal at your location rather than being locked to one network
• Cat 4 LTE rated up to 150 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload
• Up to 8 devices on a 2.4 GHz WiFi network (802.11 b/g/n/ax)
• 3,000 mAh battery rated for 9 to 12 hours of use, with USB-C charging
• Built-in display that shows remaining data, network status, and the WiFi name and password
• Prepaid plans with no contract: US plans run from 3 GB for 30 days up to unlimited for 30 days, plus 25 GB to 300 GB bundles valid for 365 days

Specifications

What the 10 GB covers, and how top-ups work

The 10 GB is a 30-day starter allowance. After that, the device runs on prepaid plans that you buy from Statelinker's user portal; there is no subscription, no auto-renewal, and no contract. Statelinker's US plan list includes 30-day bundles of 3 GB, 5 GB, 8 GB, 10 GB, 15 GB, 30 GB, and 50 GB, an unlimited 30-day plan with no speed cap, and longer 365-day bundles from 25 GB to 300 GB for people who use the device occasionally over a year. A newly purchased plan takes effect when your current data runs out, so service does not stop between plans. The 2 GB monthly free data is separate: you contact support once after delivery to turn it on, and it then accumulates each month without expiring. For light use (maps, email, messaging, some music), 2 GB a month goes a long way; for video, plan on 1.5 GB to 3 GB per hour of 1080p streaming.

Which US networks does the S2 use?

Statelinker does not name its carrier partners. The device uses a cloud SIM, which is a virtual SIM that the service provisions over the air, and it switches among available networks based on signal strength. The practical result is that coverage follows the major US LTE networks in your area, but you cannot force it onto a specific carrier. If you need a device that works with a SIM from your own carrier, look at a travel router with a SIM slot in our travel router comparison.

Common questions

Does the Statelinker S2 need a SIM card?

No. It uses a cloud SIM that is built into the device and provisioned over the air. There is no SIM slot to use with your own carrier.

How long is the 10 GB of free data good for?

30 days from activation. Any data you do not use in that window expires. The separate 2 GB monthly allowance does not expire and stacks month to month.

How many devices can the S2 handle?

Up to 8 at the same time, all sharing one LTE connection.

Does the S2 work outside the United States?

Statelinker sells plans for the US, Canada, Mexico, and a combined North America option. It is not marketed for use elsewhere, so treat it as a North American device.

Can I use the S2 instead of home internet?

It can cover a short outage or light use, but prepaid LTE data is not a practical replacement for a wired plan, and the device has no Ethernet port for a router or desktop. For a household, pair your own cable modem with a wireless router instead.

Is the S2 WiFi 6?

The radio supports 802.11ax on the 2.4 GHz band only. There is no 5 GHz band, so expect WiFi 4 and WiFi 5-class speeds in practice, which is more than enough for a 150 Mbps LTE connection.