First off, let me say this little gadget has saved me during multiple trips. The compact size fits perfectly in my backpack, and the 3200mAh battery lasts longer than my phone—no more hunting for outlets at airports!

Setting it up wasn’t plug-and-play, though. Like some reviews mentioned, I had to disable my SIM card’s PIN and manually input the APN (took 5 mins after a quick Google search). Once connected, though? Smooth sailing. Streamed a movie on a train with zero buffering, and sharing the hotspot with my team (up to 10 devices!) during a remote work stint was clutch.

Speed-wise, it’s not *always* 300Mbps (depends on signal), but in urban areas, I’ve hit ~200Mbps—way faster than hotel Wi-Fi. The kicker? It even worked in a rural Airbnb where my phone had one bar. Just popped in a local SIM, and boom—instant router.

Downside: The auto-connect feature is finicky. If you’re not tech-savvy, the APN tweaks might frustrate you. But for frequent travelers who need a backup internet lifeline? Worth every penny.