Best 4G/5G Router for Startups and Business Backup Internet
When choosing the right mobile router for your business—whether you’re a startup building from scratch or you simply want reliable backup internet—it’s useful to understand LTE/5G CAT ratings. These ratings determine speed, reliability, and the level of performance you can expect from your mobile router. Its why some mobile routers are x2 x4 x8 price of cheaper ones, they have more CATs!
- Pillar
- Connectivity
- Service
- Mobile
- Topics
- mobile-internetmobile-networksbusiness continuity
How many CATs does it have?
The bigger the CAT number means more bandwidth/speed the router can connect to a mobile master.
How Can I Improve My Mobile Router Signal?
Here are the most effective ways to boost performance:
✔ Move the router
Place it near a window, upstairs, or as high as possible. Even a one‑metre shift can increase signal quality.
✔ Add high‑gain external antennas
Many 4G/5G routers support external antennas which dramatically improve signal strength and stability — especially on CAT6 and above.
✔ Use directional antennas
If you know where your nearest mast is, a directional antenna can lock onto it for better speeds and consistency.
✔ Switch networks
Different mobile networks perform better in different areas. Changing the SIM (or using smart‑roaming SIMs) often fixes poor performance.
✔ Choose a higher CAT router
Higher CAT devices support better carrier aggregation, giving faster speeds and more stable connectivity.
Why Is My Mobile Router Signal Weak?
Mobile routers rely entirely on the strength of the nearest mobile mast. If the mast is far away, obstructed, or overloaded, your speeds will drop. Nearby buildings, hills, and even thick walls inside your premises can reduce signal quality.
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