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Review on πŸ”’ Netgear Nighthawk MR1100: GSM Unlocked 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Router - Steel Gray by Josh Lewis

Revainrating 3 out of 5

I do not recommend!

First of all, this rating is based on my own buying experience and may not reflect the experiences of other buyers. The product I ordered was a Netgear Nighthawk M1 LTE Router AT&T GSM Unlocked Model. This item was purchased in "new" condition but my expectations were quickly met upon product arrival. The box I received was for the Telstra Nighthawk M1 model which to the uninitiated is an Australian airline that does not operate in the United States. When I opened the box, I found the Nighthawk M1, which was actually the AT&T model I ordered. (This was the second M1 I bought as the first was a fully unlocked model that didn't work with my T-Mobile carrier. The AT&T model was recommended to me as a possible option for my needs). If it wasn't already obvious, the item I received was most certainly not a 'new' item I ordered and most likely a refurbished unit. In any case, by inserting my T-Mobile SIM card into the M1, I switched the device on and was able to connect to the T-Mobile towers, which solved the problem I had with the regular unlocked M1 model. However, when connecting to the internet, I found that the speeds were incredibly slow and didn't work properly, especially compared to the older model of LTE router I was trying to replace, the Netgear LB1120, which had faster speeds and a more reliable connection reached at the same physical location. Needless to say I was very disappointed with this purchase and will be returning it.

Pros
  • New
Cons
  • Slightly torn