I just purchased this device. I was able to change how quickly the device times out my going to menu - settings- screen timeout and selecting desired time
Your video helped me. I couldn't figure out how to get to the home screen. I didn't know to swipe and wasn't mentioned in the help. 😄 And now they added the screen timeout to settings!
Great question... It'll pull data from whichever provider is best and you'll connect to it as you would with any Wi-Fi network (so doesn't matter if it's a Verizon phone or otherwise). Hope that helps some!
Hello, does it catch network better than just using 5g sim in 5g phone? Because we get 5g phone at much less cost than this. Is this router worth over the 5g phone itself?
Thanks for the review, which is the best I’ve seen on this new device. I also wondered about Solis (US) vs Acer (EU). The two devices appear basically identical. The former is $400 and the latter is €300. However, once the device is purchased, is there any difference in available eSim rates, I wonder? For example, the Solis purchased in the US currently includes 1GB free per month (worth about $8 monthly) for the life of the device, which more than offsets the price premium if this offer is not included with the EU device.
@@gearupaaronI'm from Europe, and my Acer M3 came with 20GB international data that are available for 6 months once activated. Your 1GB free per month is pretty cool too! 1GB / month in my available plans are worth 3.5 euros.
@@samlangfield5651 I am from Romania, and I bought it from our most popular e-commerce website, eMAG, for around 400 bucks. In installments though. @gearupaaron - 1GB is kind of useless nowadays, however, I only used 5GB out of my 20GB in almost 3 months. I only use it when my SIM doesn't have good signal, and I switch to eSIM.
Just to clarify, you can put in a sim card from your provider and just use your own data and not pay for their plans and it will work ? Uo in Canada we have unlimited data plans on some of our carriers amd if you go over the data limit you pay for, such as 20gb per month, they just lower your speed and you still get data with no limit....so this would still work fine as there's no limits correct?
@@gearupaaronI saw though that using your own sim card in these things doesn't get you as fast of upload speeds compared to its own data plans...I need 4mbps minimum and more if possible
Your one SIM card limits you to a single carrier though. Base functionality gets you multiple carriers, so you can actually have more coverage and signal strength capabilities.
Do you know if it actually connects to Verizon? I have the Solis Lite and it will ONLY connect to AT&T and T-Mobile. I know your device is the 5G model, but, that's why I'm asking.
I'm going on a cruise in November, and it seems really expensive to pay for internet access, so I thought about buying this product. My question is, could I use it while I'm on the cruise?
Great question, but unfortunately this works best on land in proximity with cell towers. So unless the ship is close enough to the coast with good reception, I don't think this will do.
I take mine on cruises. I use it from about 7am to 7pm while the ship is docked at port, and while I'm exploring the port or on an excursion. Once the ship leaves port, I'm eating dinner, or at a show, or I'm sleeping, so I don't need Wi-Fi. You might need a plan for sea days, though.
Sorta, but in this case, the service isn't provider-specific. It'll hop to the strongest signal possible no matter the data provider (Verizon, T-Mobile, etc.)
@@gearupaaron cell phones do that already. 5G needs a strong signal, so is there a external antennae option? seriously i must be brain dead or something wrong with me, im not getting this.
@@michaelbrownlee9497 It's not the same as data roaming on phones - usually throughput is greatly reduced when you're out of network. This device (and others like it) just allow users to travel anywhere there is signal without worrying about what provider hinderences. It's most beneficial while crossing borders.
@@gearupaaronthats data plan specific, not unique to a device....right? I mean if you had this plan on a phone with 5g, hotspot feature activated....is there something unique about it? like extended range, the ability to connect to satelites, better speeds, cooler, faster..gotta be something.
@@michaelbrownlee9497Hotspotting on a phone typically has a cap, published or not, that’ll throttle you down at a defined usage level. And, as already pointed out, roaming for data is even more constrained and problematic as carrier interoperability agreements don’t require full speed obligations.
Hi, I have a quick question. Is this network system is working in any country? Example if I travel to Africa now I don’t have a Sim if I purchase online unlimited data this will work or I have to buy a Sim? because I am really very sorry I’m confused exactly how it work? Let’s take an example if I buy this device and I buy a plan unlimited data this will work in in Dubai? Or in Africa, which is covered in this 135 countries? Please explain me if it’s possible, thanks
"They" promised that 5G was supposed to transmit data faster and more cheaper than LTE - yeah, right! My provider charges more for 5G. (lying bastards!). However, these Hot Spot devices do come in handy for travelers.
Yes and no. If parked and have a solid 4/5G reception, you bet! But in transit, weak reception could definitely affect game throughput. Hope that helps some.
The Acer M3 is a global device, targeting almost any band (except Japan, because Japan's bands are a bit special). The M3 and Solis 5G both support the same bands and the M3 also has Solis. LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B38/B40/B41/B42/B48/B44/B66/B71 As said Band 11 and 21 are missing, so the devices are not ideal for use in Japan. 5G n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n41/n40/n41/n61/n66/n71/n77/n78/n79
Yo, happy Hump Day... Thanks for watching, fam!
I just purchased this device. I was able to change how quickly the device times out my going to menu - settings- screen timeout and selecting desired time
Nice that yours can do that. Nothing like that in settings on my unit. No newer firmware available on mine either 😞
Your video helped me. I couldn't figure out how to get to the home screen. I didn't know to swipe and wasn't mentioned in the help. 😄 And now they added the screen timeout to settings!
Mobile routers ought to have built in NAS or media functions.
Miss the day some use to support micro-sd, so you'd have a portable media streaming hub.
Timeout settings are adjustable. It comes with life time 1 gig, renewable monthly free.
Life of the device...... pretty big loop hole.
Anybody else notice a static noise coming in around 7:50 ? I thought my headphones were about to die, why is that thing making that noise?
Yeah and he even has captions on the screen @8:15 saying interference from the solis frequency.
Just a random question would this be an alternative to home wifi instead buy from companies and it’s would be the same price
I have a Verizon phone. Will this connect with other providers such as AT&T towers once I set this up?
Im pretty new to how wifi devices work
Great question... It'll pull data from whichever provider is best and you'll connect to it as you would with any Wi-Fi network (so doesn't matter if it's a Verizon phone or otherwise). Hope that helps some!
@@gearupaaron thank you I appreciate
@denzelllj5718 No problem! Please re-share this channel with people you know 😁
In the setting I found that you can now change the amount of time the screen stays on.,
Thanks for the heads up, Amanda!Someone said that too and I think I have the old firmware (which still won't update, dang it 😞).
GearUP with Aaron , Thanks Much !.......
What's the range like on this? Is it enough to cover a small to mid size home? I have the 4g solis and the range isn't great so I bought an extender.
Hello, does it catch network better than just using 5g sim in 5g phone? Because we get 5g phone at much less cost than this. Is this router worth over the 5g phone itself?
Its also my question!
Thanks for the review, which is the best I’ve seen on this new device.
I also wondered about Solis (US) vs Acer (EU). The two devices appear basically identical. The former is $400 and the latter is €300. However, once the device is purchased, is there any difference in available eSim rates, I wonder? For example, the Solis purchased in the US currently includes 1GB free per month (worth about $8 monthly) for the life of the device, which more than offsets the price premium if this offer is not included with the EU device.
Any EU folks care to chime in here? I'm curious too.
@@gearupaaronI'm from Europe, and my Acer M3 came with 20GB international data that are available for 6 months once activated. Your 1GB free per month is pretty cool too! 1GB / month in my available plans are worth 3.5 euros.
@thazvoo 20 gigs is really generous! Mine was 1GB that expired in 30 days 😞, so their offer seems to be all over the place.
@@thazvoointeresting! From where did you buy the unit?
@@samlangfield5651 I am from Romania, and I bought it from our most popular e-commerce website, eMAG, for around 400 bucks. In installments though. @gearupaaron - 1GB is kind of useless nowadays, however, I only used 5GB out of my 20GB in almost 3 months. I only use it when my SIM doesn't have good signal, and I switch to eSIM.
You can connect laptop to this??
Yeah
+1
You can connect any WiFi device buddy
Can the Solis 5G Hotspot connect to a Smart TV
Can I use my SIM card data or I need to purchase a plan directly to Simo?
As anyone used in South American countries? Trying to see how strong the connection is.
Just to clarify, you can put in a sim card from your provider and just use your own data and not pay for their plans and it will work ?
Uo in Canada we have unlimited data plans on some of our carriers amd if you go over the data limit you pay for, such as 20gb per month, they just lower your speed and you still get data with no limit....so this would still work fine as there's no limits correct?
Yeah, there's a sim slot for that, especially to use your service as a hotspot if it doesn't already have that functionality by default.
@@gearupaaronI saw though that using your own sim card in these things doesn't get you as fast of upload speeds compared to its own data plans...I need 4mbps minimum and more if possible
Hey Aaron good stuff! Thanks very much 👍
Thanks a lot, man! Appreciate you watching this 👊
I looked at the plans and the cost is horrendous, ok convenience I get it. but I can grab a local sim anywhere and reduce my costs by 90% nice device.
Your one SIM card limits you to a single carrier though. Base functionality gets you multiple carriers, so you can actually have more coverage and signal strength capabilities.
Thanks for answering this (the question totally missed my queue 😞).
This thing will die slowly becoz of the price will slowly die as phones now esim capable and you can get esim locally through online transaction
Have you had any issues with overheating? A few people have complained about that with the Netgear Nighthawk
None so far, even when stuffed in my jacket.
@@javascriptkiddie2718 Inseego is better. I have two nighthawks m5 and m6 pros that are collecting dust right now
Also, when do they begin to throttle your speeds?
Since this is subscription-based, if you run out of data, you need to top up.
Do know what the speed they throttle you at after you hit your limit? @@gearupaaron
Do you have a comparison or review with GlocalMe Numen Air 5g. I think the Solis device is manufactured by Acer and is identical to Acer Enduro 5g
Negative on the GlocalMe. And yup, as mentioned in passing in the video, this is an Acer in other markets.
Do you know if it actually connects to Verizon? I have the Solis Lite and it will ONLY connect to AT&T and T-Mobile. I know your device is the 5G model, but, that's why I'm asking.
I've tested it on Verizon and it works.
do you need to buy the data service or it comes with data and free?
1GB of global data is free each month.
@@RoadieWingZZ ok thanks
You get a measly 1 GB of free data each month - over that you have to pay and pay and pay
I'm going on a cruise in November, and it seems really expensive to pay for internet access, so I thought about buying this product. My question is, could I use it while I'm on the cruise?
Great question, but unfortunately this works best on land in proximity with cell towers. So unless the ship is close enough to the coast with good reception, I don't think this will do.
You have to be close to land and cell towers to use a cellular device like this
I take mine on cruises. I use it from about 7am to 7pm while the ship is docked at port, and while I'm exploring the port or on an excursion. Once the ship leaves port, I'm eating dinner, or at a show, or I'm sleeping, so I don't need Wi-Fi. You might need a plan for sea days, though.
Does it have “auto on” when plugging in charging cable ?
Good question, but nope it doesn't.
12:00 it’s 300 now lmao
is it trying to replace a phone with a hotspot button and a5g plan, is this some sort of machvelian device or what am i missing.
Sorta, but in this case, the service isn't provider-specific. It'll hop to the strongest signal possible no matter the data provider (Verizon, T-Mobile, etc.)
@@gearupaaron cell phones do that already. 5G needs a strong signal, so is there a external antennae option? seriously i must be brain dead or something wrong with me, im not getting this.
@@michaelbrownlee9497 It's not the same as data roaming on phones - usually throughput is greatly reduced when you're out of network. This device (and others like it) just allow users to travel anywhere there is signal without worrying about what provider hinderences. It's most beneficial while crossing borders.
@@gearupaaronthats data plan specific, not unique to a device....right? I mean if you had this plan on a phone with 5g, hotspot feature activated....is there something unique about it? like extended range, the ability to connect to satelites, better speeds, cooler, faster..gotta be something.
@@michaelbrownlee9497Hotspotting on a phone typically has a cap, published or not, that’ll throttle you down at a defined usage level. And, as already pointed out, roaming for data is even more constrained and problematic as carrier interoperability agreements don’t require full speed obligations.
Hi, I have a quick question. Is this network system is working in any country? Example if I travel to Africa now I don’t have a Sim if I purchase online unlimited data this will work or I have to buy a Sim? because I am really very sorry I’m confused exactly how it work?
Let’s take an example if I buy this device and I buy a plan unlimited data this will work in in Dubai? Or in Africa, which is covered in this 135 countries?
Please explain me if it’s possible, thanks
Yes, you pay for the service and you can use it in any country the plan supports - just note that this is for data only, not phonecalls.
Black Friday at Best Buy $270
This or just get the iPad cellular version ?
This is better because you can connect any WiFi devices to it that need a data connection
"They" promised that 5G was supposed to transmit data faster and more cheaper than LTE - yeah, right! My provider charges more for 5G. (lying bastards!). However, these Hot Spot devices do come in handy for travelers.
Curious - where do you live, Steve?
@@gearupaaron I live in the Reno, NV area using T-Mobile for Cell and Spectrum for Internet/TV
Do you think this can also work in Africa like Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda,Rwanda, Ghana ?
Don't see why not although the Acer version might be the one sold in that region.
How’s the internet speed like how much mbs?
It's all contingent on the data service it's connected to at any given time.
inhave the acer enduro in Europe dowload soeeds 5g >500mbs upload speed 200-350 mbs pretty fast
Is this the latest model in 2025 ?
I believe so... I haven't seen any updates on a 2025 model.
It says on Amazon that there is lifetime data included what does that mean
It comes with a free data package (not sure how many GB) that doesn't expire.
1 GB per month of global data
Life of the device..... seems like a pretty big loop hole.
Would this be good for a truck driver that has a gaming console?
Yes and no. If parked and have a solid 4/5G reception, you bet! But in transit, weak reception could definitely affect game throughput. Hope that helps some.
Is it a better upgrade from solis lite? Thinking of upgrading....
@MrMikelfernandez I believe you'll gain 5G capability at least.
Did you end up getting it? @sluggybuddy2126
can this be openline and use local sim/esim?
Like without a subscription? Yes, your own SIM (not eSIM, though).
I believe Acer M3's bands is targeted for EU, where as Solis 5G is targeting N. America bands.
The Acer M3 is a global device, targeting almost any band (except Japan, because Japan's bands are a bit special).
The M3 and Solis 5G both support the same bands and the M3 also has Solis.
LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B38/B40/B41/B42/B48/B44/B66/B71
As said Band 11 and 21 are missing, so the devices are not ideal for use in Japan.
5G n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n41/n40/n41/n61/n66/n71/n77/n78/n79
Does it work for Spectrum ??? Does anyone know ?
No it does not - sorry Charlie
How good would this work underground in a basement?
The antennas are good on this, but are just as dependent on how strong your service providers are in your area to begin with.
No - you must have a solid cellular signal - the higher up you place the Solis the better to grab the signal
Plans are not really unlimited, they are capped and then you get slow speeds that are unusable
is this work in India?
Yes it does per the Solis website information.
lol...during your video I almost dropped mine 3 x's :)
Lol 😂
Does anyone have experience using this device in Indiana?
It's all based on the coverage map of individual service providers in that area.
Why not just buy a 5g smartphone?
wifi 6, 6E , 7
Well that was a waste of time. Nothing on the interface setup if Imei changing is allowed ect
Because there is none of that.
$400 ouch
Indeed.
I could probably make something like that for WAY less.
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Device is too expensive - plans are too expensive - skip this thing buddies
Thanks for your comment... What alternative(s) would you suggest?
@@gearupaaron TravlFi is a great unit and service but is USA - Canada - Mexico only
The device price is not bad considering the hardware specs.
@@gearupaaronPOKEFI cheaper also the plans
Nothing is free, it’s not 1960. I own both the Solis lite and the 5G. Cheaper then roaming charges by your carrier
Is there an external antenna jack?
All internal. Like a smartphone.