{"product_id":"statelinker-s2-portable-wifi-hotspot","title":"Statelinker S2 Portable WiFi Hotspot | 4G LTE, 10 GB US Data","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mg-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStatelinker S2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e4G LTE portable WiFi hotspot for the United States\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the S2 is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad trips, camping, and RV travel inside the US where you want a shared connection for phones, tablets, and a laptop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA backup internet connection at home for outages, without paying a monthly line fee for a second carrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisitors to the US who want prepaid data without signing up with a US carrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote workers who want to keep a work laptop off hotel and coffee shop WiFi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 GB of US data included\u003c\/strong\u003e, pre-loaded and valid for 30 days from activation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 GB free every month\u003c\/strong\u003e after you contact Statelinker support to activate it; unused monthly data stacks and does not expire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCloud SIM, no SIM card\u003c\/strong\u003e: the device picks the strongest available carrier signal at your location rather than being locked to one network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCat 4 LTE\u003c\/strong\u003e rated up to 150 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 8 devices\u003c\/strong\u003e on a 2.4 GHz WiFi network (802.11 b\/g\/n\/ax)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3,000 mAh battery\u003c\/strong\u003e rated for 9 to 12 hours of use, with USB-C charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in display\u003c\/strong\u003e that shows remaining data, network status, and the WiFi name and password\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepaid plans with no contract\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mg-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eStatelinker S2 (S2NA), ASIN B0GJXBZG27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eCellular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e4G LTE Cat 4, up to 150 Mbps down \/ 50 Mbps up. No 5G. Band list not published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eSIM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eCloud SIM (vSIM); no physical SIM card required or supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eIncluded data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e10 GB US data, valid 30 days, plus 2 GB per month after activation (stacks, no expiry)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eTop-ups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003ePrepaid plans from the Statelinker user portal for the US, Canada, Mexico, and North America; a new plan starts when the current data is used up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eWiFi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e2.4 GHz, 802.11 b\/g\/n\/ax; up to 8 clients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e3,000 mAh, 9 to 12 hours per charge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eCharging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eUSB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eDimensions \/ weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e60 x 98 x 20 mm; about 100 g (3.5 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eWorks with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eAny WiFi device. No Ethernet port. Primarily a US device; plans are sold for the US, Canada, and Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eIn the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eS2 hotspot, USB charging cable, quick start guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the 10 GB covers, and how top-ups work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich US networks does the S2 use?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStatelinker 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 \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/modemguides-blog\/best-travel-routers-comparison\"\u003etravel router comparison\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mg-cross\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mg-cross-kicker\"\u003eTraveling outside North America?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mg-cross-text\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ryoko-pro-portable-wifi-router\"\u003eRyoko Pro\u003c\/a\u003e is the international pick, with coverage listed in 150+ countries, 10-device support, and a 15 GB starter bundle. The S2's plans are sold for the US, Canada, and Mexico only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Statelinker S2 need a SIM card?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long is the 10 GB of free data good for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many devices can the S2 handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 8 at the same time, all sharing one LTE connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the S2 work outside the United States?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStatelinker 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the S2 instead of home internet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cable-modems\"\u003ecable modem\u003c\/a\u003e with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wireless-routers\"\u003ewireless router\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the S2 WiFi 6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mg-desc p,.mg-desc li{font-size:17px !important;line-height:1.6 !important;color:inherit;}\n.mg-desc li{margin-bottom:6px;}\n.mg-desc h2{font-size:24px !important;margin:28px 0 10px !important;color:inherit;}\n.mg-desc h3{font-size:19px !important;margin:20px 0 6px !important;color:inherit;}\n.mg-desc .mg-spec-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:14px 0 22px;font-size:16px;color:inherit;}\n.mg-desc .mg-spec-table th,.mg-desc .mg-spec-table td{padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.3);text-align:left;vertical-align:top;line-height:1.5;color:inherit;}\n.mg-desc .mg-spec-table th{background:rgba(10,94,166,0.08);font-weight:700;}\n.mg-desc .mg-spec-table tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:rgba(128,128,128,0.06);}\n.mg-desc .mg-spec-table td:first-child{font-weight:600;width:34%;}\n.mg-desc .mg-td-label{display:none;}\n.mg-desc .mg-cross{border:2px solid rgba(179,164,134,0.6);border-left:6px solid #b3a486;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 18px;margin:24px 0;background:rgba(179,164,134,0.06);color:inherit;}\n.mg-desc .mg-cross .mg-cross-kicker{font-size:13px !important;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:0.75;margin:0 0 6px !important;font-weight:700;color:inherit;}\n.mg-desc .mg-cross .mg-cross-text{margin:0 !important;font-size:17px !important;line-height:1.5 !important;color:inherit;}\n.mg-desc .mg-cross a{font-weight:700;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline;}\n@media (max-width:768px){\n  .mg-desc p,.mg-desc li{font-size:16px !important;}\n  .mg-desc h2{font-size:22px !important;}\n  .mg-desc .mg-spec-table{font-size:15px;}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"STATELINKER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50677529739350,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/9463\/2534\/files\/Statelinker_S2_Portable_WiFi_Hotspot_4G_LTE_10_GB_US_Data.png?v=1793377536","url":"https:\/\/www.modemguides.com\/products\/statelinker-s2-portable-wifi-hotspot","provider":"ModemGuides","version":"1.0","type":"link"}