One of the biggest advantages that Netgear’s solution offers over a smartphone is endurance. The Nighthawk 5G M7 can deliver up to 10 hours of battery life per charge, which should be more than enough to power you through an entire workday. It can also double as a 3850 mAh power bank to recharge your devices when you don’t need internet coverage.
The hotspot connectivity is pretty standard fare, but what Netgear really hopes will set the Nighthawk 5G M7 apart from the competition is the integrated eSIM support and accompanying eSIM Marketplace. Using the Netgear app, you can purchase data plans ranging from 3GB to 20GB in over 140 countries (think Airalo for smartphones). Once you buy the plan via the eSIM Marketplace, it’s automatically transferred to the Nighthawk 5G M7, allowing you to share your connection with multiple devices as you travel around the globe. If you prefer the old school way of doing things, there’s also a physical SIM slot onboard.
According to Netgear, the Nighthawk 5G M7 will launch in January 2026 with an expected MSRP of $399.99. The company also revealed that the Netgear eSIM Marketplace will be available at a later date for the older Nighthawk M7 Pro, which also includes eSIM support (though it is not yet enabled).
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