I've owned a couple of G3s now for a little over a year and they've been absolutely amazing on every international trip we've taken. I mentioned in my G3 review that the unit is fairly bulky and heavy, due to having such a large battery and the capability (which we never used) to serve as a portable battery for mobile devices. Even after a full 8-10 hour day of usage, we rarely saw the battery drop below 70-75% state of charge.
When I saw a new iteration of the device, the G4, came out, I had to have one and I think GlocalMe have significantly improved the form factor of the device. It sports a much larger screen, is significantly thinner, and weights a lot less. The battery is smaller (3900 mAh vs. 5350 mAh), but that has not been an issue for us. Even after a full day of usage, the battery on the G4 was still around 40-50% so I think it could easily last for two days.
G3: 126mm x 64mm x 17mm (thick); 235g; 5350 mAh
G4: 136mm x 71mm x 12mm (thick); 187g; 3900 mAh
I'm not sure of the processor/RAM specs, but the G4 boots faster and the UI feels snappier than the G3. The screen appears to be a similar resolution (perhaps slightly higher, but not noticeably higher) but I noticed colors seem more vibrant and there's a lot better contrast. I last updated my G3 software a couple of months ago, so it could be out of date, but the G4 has additional apps: Google Maps, translation app, and a currency conversion app (though this appears to be entirely in Chinese). The inclusion of maps is awesome and in general, I hope this means that in the future, we may be able to install our own Android apps on the device!
I also want to share some things that I think could be improved or that might be considered downsides to the G4. We'll start with the obvious, which is that because the device is so new, there are no case options for it - hopefully that will change soon. The other major downside is that it does not appear as if a single GlocalMe account can register multiple devices. This means you'll need multiple email addresses if you have multiple devices - generally, I don't think this is an issue, but those of you upgrading from a G3 to G4 might find this a little frustrating. The other consequence of this is that the accounts (and therefore devices) cannot share purchased plans. I hope this is something they improve in the future.
Lastly, I noticed the data plan store now includes unlimited plans for certain regions, which will throttle after hitting some data limit. This is a great, cheaper option for many if you don't plan to use much data, or if the speed isn't a huge concern for you. In Brazil, for example, the unlimited plan was $5/day, while the metered plans were expensive in comparison: ~$10 for 1 GB or $26 for 3 GB, though of course, there is no throttling on these plans. It's great to see GlocalMe adding new plans to fit different usage profiles!
In summary, we've had GlocalMe devices on 6 international trips and they worked flawlessly. No issues registering on local networks or using the GlocalMe data plans. The hardware is solid - we've never experienced an issue that required rebooting the device. Finally, the software is usable, and there have been many improvements from the G3 to G4, which is hopefully a sign of many more improvements to come. If you travel a lot and are looking for a cost effective, reliable solution to having internet access abroad, I give the GlocalMe G4 my highest recommendation!
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GlocalMe U3 4G LTE Worldwide WiFi Portable High Speed Mobile Hotspot Device
GlocalMe U3 WiFi device will enable you to set up your own private internet connection, practically anywhere in the world, on at least 10 devices simultaneously, including phones, laptops, tablets, and iPads, games consoles, and cameras. U3 is compact, light and slim and can fit in a pocket or the pouch of a backpack.
- Comes with FREE 1.1GB global data and 8GB US/CA/MX data. After used up, you need to purchase more data on GlocalMe app
- Stable and secure 4G LTE internet connectivity in 150+ Countries
- Share internet connectivity with up to 10 smart devices, including laptop, smart phone, kindle, etc.
- SIM card-free, supporting a pay-as-you-go data plans
- Automatic disabling of large data consumption
- Self-Identified SSID Name and Password via Web Portal
- Connected Devices Control via the Web Portal
- 3,000mAh Long-lasting battery life to support up to 13 hours of use
- Flexibility to use your own SIM card via a Nano SIM card slot
Please note that 1.1GB global data is already included in your device, but for the 8GB US data, you can let us redeem it when you receive the device. Just tell us your IMEI number for 8GB US Data package activation, which is on the back bottom of the device. Then you can enjoy it within 30 days. Of course, you can freely choose the activation time according to your travel plans. When need it, just let us know.
GlocalMe has covered over 150 countries and is trying to cover a larger area.
- North America: United States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico
- South America: Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Curacao, Ecuador, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Tahiti, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, Uruguay, Venezuela
- Europe: Aland Islands, Albania, Andorra, Anguilla, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Martin (France), San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City
- Asia: Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Hong Kong(China), India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Laos, Macao(China), Mainland China, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan(China), Tajikistan, Thailand, Vietnam
- Oceania: Australia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, New Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands
- Africa: Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Reunion, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Western Sahara, Zambia
PLEASE NOTE THAT COUNTRIES NOT MENTIONED IN THE ABOVE ARE NOT SUPPORTED TEMPORARILY.
Flexible Data Plans to Meet Every Need
User-friendly App
With GlocalMe App, you could manage your data smartly by topping up your balance, purchasing data packages and easily track detailed interaction with the data. There are 3 kinds of packages that you can choose on our app: individual packages for single country, multi-country or regional packages, and global package. Numerous data plans for more information, please go to GlocalMe app.
Daypass & Monthly Pass
Daypass
- 2GB 1-Day Package for North America
- USD 6.99
Monthly Pass
- Unlimited data for US. High speeds up to 100GB, slower after.
- USD 88.00, 25GB full speed
- USD 99.00, 50GB full speed
- USD 159.00, 100GB full speed
Get More, please go to GlocalMe app.
Plans for Region & Data Subscription
Plans for Region
- We have popular destinations recommended for you, such as Egypt, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, etc.
Data Subscription
Local plans for USA
- Cost: USD 36.00 (10GB 30-Day)
Data package for global
- USD 29.00 (1GB 30-Day)
- USD 72.50 (3GB 30-Day)
Get More, please go to GlocalMe app.
Specification
- Item size: 126 * 66* 10 mm/4.96 * 2.60 * 0.4 in (L * W * H)
- Item weight: Approx. 125g / 4.4oz
- NETWORK TYPE: Full Frequency Band Support
- LTE FDD: Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/9/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/66; LTE TDD: Band 34/38/39/40/41
- WCDMA: Band 1/2/4/5/6/8/9/19; GSM: 1900/1800/900/850 MHz
- MAX Speed Theoretically: LTE: DL 150Mbps/UL 50Mbps
- BATTERY: 3000mAh Li-ion batter
- Ports: Type-C; Input: DC 5V-2A
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Pay as you goNO SIM card needed, supporting a pay-as-you-go data structure, as low as USD 1.59/1GB USA local package. No contract, on-demand data access that’s flexible for your everyday needs. GlocalMe help to get access to 4G LTE high speed internet. |
Smart Local Network Auto-SelectionUses our patented CloudSIM technology to allow SIM free connectivity, supporting pay-as-you-go and smart-choice for best network connection, avoiding roaming free services. The wide coverage, stability and efficiency of this advanced technology has helped millions of travelers and consumers to owned internet connection at home, outdoors and around the world. |
Long Lasting Battery Life3,000mAh Long-lasting battery life to support up to 13 hours of use, a perfect portable internet WiFi mobile hotspot device for travel, family tour, business, camping, remote activity, and more. |
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Private & Safe NetworkGlocalMe uses the most security protocol to keep your WiFi connection safe. Also with the GlocalMe APP, you can manage the data usage effectively and smartly. Easily track detailed interaction with the data, connect to personal network, personal network, purchase data. |
Share with up to 10 devicesShare your WiFi connection with up to 10 devices at the same time. Easily meet everyone's need: music, movie, TikTok, Youtube, Facebook, video, etc. |
Pocket WiFiLightweight, portable: just 125g, fits easily into your pocket, a suitcase, backpack, or purse for connectivity on-the-go. |
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| WiFi | 4G LTE | 4G LTE | 5G, 4G LTE | 4G LTE | 4G LTE | 4G LTE |
| Wi-Fi Frequency | 2.4GHz | Dual-band 2.4G/5G | Dual-band 2.4G/5G | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz |
| Battery | 3000mAh | 3900mAh | 5400mAh | 3500mAh | 3000mAh | 3000mAh |
| Usage time | up to 13 hours | up to 12 hours | 11h-5G；15h-4G | up to 12 hours | up to 13 hours | up to 10 hours |
| Connects up to | 10 devices | 10 devices | 16 devices | 10 devices | 8 devices | 10 devices |
| Touch Screen display | No | 5 in. LCD | 2.4 in. LCD | 2.4 in. LCD | No | 2.4 in. LCD |
| Speed | Upload: 50Mbps; Download: 150Mbps | Upload: 50Mbps; Download: 150Mbps | up to 2.5Gbps; 15 times the speed of 4G | Upload: 50Mbps; Download: 150Mbps | Upload: 50Mbps; Download: 150Mbps | Upload: 50Mbps; Download: 150Mbps |
| Power bank | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Stability | ✓✓✓✓ | ✓✓✓✓ | ✓✓✓✓✓ | ✓✓✓✓✓ | ✓✓✓✓ | ✓✓✓✓ |
| Portability | ✓✓✓✓✓ | ✓✓✓✓ | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓✓✓ | ✓✓✓✓✓ | ✓✓✓✓ |
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| Sold By | GlocalMe | GlocalMe | Roam WiFi | SIMO, Inc. | STAR VENTURE | STAR VENTURE |
| connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | LTE | 4G LTE | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| number of ports | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| data transfer rate | — | 1 gigabits per second | 150 megabits per second | — | 150 megabits per second | 150 megabits per second |
| wireless standard | 802 11 A, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N, 802 11 AC | 802 11 A, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N, 802 11 AC | 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 N | 802 11 A, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N | 802 11 AC, 802 11 A, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N | 802 11 AC, 802 11 A, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N |
| frequency band class | single band | single band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band |
| frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
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Disappointing Speed. Slowest device I own.
I recently purchased a U3. What follows is my experience over the first 48 hours of ownership. (Spoiler - I suspect that wireless carriers throttle this device) After two days and dozens of online chats with GlocalMe customer support, I was able to increase the download speed on my desktop PC using the U3 from 0.6 Mbps to 16.5 Mbps.To compare this to other methods of accessing the internet from my desktop PC:Device Used ---------------- Download SpeedU3 ----------------------------16.5 MbpsTether to Verizon phone --- 51.1 Mbps (Galaxy S8)Tether to T-Mobile phone -- 53.6 Mbps (Galaxy S8)2.4G WiFi ------------------- 127.2 Mbps (TP Link AC 1750)5.0G WiFi ------------------- 461.1 Mbps (TP Link AC 1750)Ethernet ------------------- 912.8 Mbps (AT&T Fiber)Note that I used the same speed test on a Chrome browser on my desktop PC to keep everything apples to apples.According to customer support, my U3 was connecting to T-Mobile. Unfortunately, the best speed I could achieve was 16.5 Mbps through the U3 vs 53.6 Mbps through a T-Mobile phone. This is why I suspect the throttling.Speaking of customer support, do not be afraid to use the chat feature as soon as you suspect as issue. As long as you are very patient, they will eventually walk you through how to troubleshoot your device, update the firmware, etc. Their website, phone app, online manual and paper manual are practically useless and say little more than "turn on the device and cross your fingers."If using a device like the U3 is the only option you have, then use it. If you have any other options available - tether to a phone, Starbucks WiFi, tinfoil hat - they are likely to be much faster and more reliable.I am currently using the U3 with their included data plan. I ordered a data only sim card from Tello (who uses T-Mobile) to see if that works better (maybe GlocalMe only pays carriers for their slowest / lowest priority service).UPDATE:I received the Tello sim card. Along with the Tello sim card, I also tried my T-Mobile sim card and my Verizon sim card from my phones. (Spoiler - sim cards are faster, but not by much)SIM Card -- Download SpeedNone ------ 14.6 MbpsTello -------26.3 MbosVerizon --- 14.4 MbpsT-Mobile -- 23.2 MbpsKinda looks like the GlocalMe U3 is using Verizon and not T-Mobile when there is no sim card.Tello and T-Mobile are similar, which makes sense since they are on the same network.After all of this, the biggest mystery to me is why tethering to a T-Mobile or a Verizon phone is 2-3 times faster than when I take the sim cards out of the phones and put them in the GlocalMe. I would have expected the GlocalMe with a sim card to be as fast as tethering to a phone with the exact same sim card, but it's not. Maybe the carriers give some kind of priority to cell phones vs other devices.To summarize - The GlocalMe works, especially if you can find the right sim card and carrier combination and you accept that connection speeds are going to be lower than other methods of accessing the internet.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2019
When I saw a new iteration of the device, the G4, came out, I had to have one and I think GlocalMe have significantly improved the form factor of the device. It sports a much larger screen, is significantly thinner, and weights a lot less. The battery is smaller (3900 mAh vs. 5350 mAh), but that has not been an issue for us. Even after a full day of usage, the battery on the G4 was still around 40-50% so I think it could easily last for two days.
G3: 126mm x 64mm x 17mm (thick); 235g; 5350 mAh
G4: 136mm x 71mm x 12mm (thick); 187g; 3900 mAh
I'm not sure of the processor/RAM specs, but the G4 boots faster and the UI feels snappier than the G3. The screen appears to be a similar resolution (perhaps slightly higher, but not noticeably higher) but I noticed colors seem more vibrant and there's a lot better contrast. I last updated my G3 software a couple of months ago, so it could be out of date, but the G4 has additional apps: Google Maps, translation app, and a currency conversion app (though this appears to be entirely in Chinese). The inclusion of maps is awesome and in general, I hope this means that in the future, we may be able to install our own Android apps on the device!
I also want to share some things that I think could be improved or that might be considered downsides to the G4. We'll start with the obvious, which is that because the device is so new, there are no case options for it - hopefully that will change soon. The other major downside is that it does not appear as if a single GlocalMe account can register multiple devices. This means you'll need multiple email addresses if you have multiple devices - generally, I don't think this is an issue, but those of you upgrading from a G3 to G4 might find this a little frustrating. The other consequence of this is that the accounts (and therefore devices) cannot share purchased plans. I hope this is something they improve in the future.
Lastly, I noticed the data plan store now includes unlimited plans for certain regions, which will throttle after hitting some data limit. This is a great, cheaper option for many if you don't plan to use much data, or if the speed isn't a huge concern for you. In Brazil, for example, the unlimited plan was $5/day, while the metered plans were expensive in comparison: ~$10 for 1 GB or $26 for 3 GB, though of course, there is no throttling on these plans. It's great to see GlocalMe adding new plans to fit different usage profiles!
In summary, we've had GlocalMe devices on 6 international trips and they worked flawlessly. No issues registering on local networks or using the GlocalMe data plans. The hardware is solid - we've never experienced an issue that required rebooting the device. Finally, the software is usable, and there have been many improvements from the G3 to G4, which is hopefully a sign of many more improvements to come. If you travel a lot and are looking for a cost effective, reliable solution to having internet access abroad, I give the GlocalMe G4 my highest recommendation!
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Many improvements over the G3 - still the best portable wifi hotspot on the market!
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2019
I've owned a couple of G3s now for a little over a year and they've been absolutely amazing on every international trip we've taken. I mentioned in my G3 review that the unit is fairly bulky and heavy, due to having such a large battery and the capability (which we never used) to serve as a portable battery for mobile devices. Even after a full 8-10 hour day of usage, we rarely saw the battery drop below 70-75% state of charge.Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2019
When I saw a new iteration of the device, the G4, came out, I had to have one and I think GlocalMe have significantly improved the form factor of the device. It sports a much larger screen, is significantly thinner, and weights a lot less. The battery is smaller (3900 mAh vs. 5350 mAh), but that has not been an issue for us. Even after a full day of usage, the battery on the G4 was still around 40-50% so I think it could easily last for two days.
G3: 126mm x 64mm x 17mm (thick); 235g; 5350 mAh
G4: 136mm x 71mm x 12mm (thick); 187g; 3900 mAh
I'm not sure of the processor/RAM specs, but the G4 boots faster and the UI feels snappier than the G3. The screen appears to be a similar resolution (perhaps slightly higher, but not noticeably higher) but I noticed colors seem more vibrant and there's a lot better contrast. I last updated my G3 software a couple of months ago, so it could be out of date, but the G4 has additional apps: Google Maps, translation app, and a currency conversion app (though this appears to be entirely in Chinese). The inclusion of maps is awesome and in general, I hope this means that in the future, we may be able to install our own Android apps on the device!
I also want to share some things that I think could be improved or that might be considered downsides to the G4. We'll start with the obvious, which is that because the device is so new, there are no case options for it - hopefully that will change soon. The other major downside is that it does not appear as if a single GlocalMe account can register multiple devices. This means you'll need multiple email addresses if you have multiple devices - generally, I don't think this is an issue, but those of you upgrading from a G3 to G4 might find this a little frustrating. The other consequence of this is that the accounts (and therefore devices) cannot share purchased plans. I hope this is something they improve in the future.
Lastly, I noticed the data plan store now includes unlimited plans for certain regions, which will throttle after hitting some data limit. This is a great, cheaper option for many if you don't plan to use much data, or if the speed isn't a huge concern for you. In Brazil, for example, the unlimited plan was $5/day, while the metered plans were expensive in comparison: ~$10 for 1 GB or $26 for 3 GB, though of course, there is no throttling on these plans. It's great to see GlocalMe adding new plans to fit different usage profiles!
In summary, we've had GlocalMe devices on 6 international trips and they worked flawlessly. No issues registering on local networks or using the GlocalMe data plans. The hardware is solid - we've never experienced an issue that required rebooting the device. Finally, the software is usable, and there have been many improvements from the G3 to G4, which is hopefully a sign of many more improvements to come. If you travel a lot and are looking for a cost effective, reliable solution to having internet access abroad, I give the GlocalMe G4 my highest recommendation!
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