Consumer Technology Writer and heavy tech user Gareth Butterfield takes two of Netgear’s latest Nighthawk mobile hotspot ...

Portable WiFi—also called mobile WiFi or mobile routers—is exactly what it sounds like: small, easily transportable devices that act just like your WiFi router at home.

Netgear Nighthawk mobile hotspot routers tested: Why these easily beat using your phone for WiFi on the go By Gareth Butterfield Published 7th Jul 2025, 10:42 BST ...

The Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro is the most robust portable router-mobile hotspot device available. It supports the latest Wi-Fi 6E standard, tri-band support (2.4, 5, and 6 GHz), and 5G mmWave for ...

There are several other mobile routers in the Nighthawk range, so the defining feature of the M6 Pro is its support for Wi-Fi 6E, which adds the new 6.0GHz frequency band to the standard 2.4GHz ...

Netgear’s Nighthawk M6 Pro mobile hotspot router is now available unlocked for $1,000. Previously, it was an AT&T exclusive but cost less than half as much.

But it can be tricky to decide between a mobile hotspot or a mobile router. Here are some key differences between the two and why you may prefer one over the other. If you use a smartphone regularly, ...

Bear in mind that mobile hotspot routers will need their own data sim. These can cost anything from a few pounds a month to £30 or £40 per month, depending on your needs.