U5G

Product Description

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The Ubiquiti UniFi 5G Backup (U5G) is a compact, PoE-powered 5G RedCap modem that plugs into any UniFi PoE port and delivers automatic cellular internet backup — at $99, making 5G failover accessible for virtually any deployment. The U5G activates automatically when the primary ISP connection drops, providing up to 220 Mbps download on 5G NR and falling back to 4G LTE where needed, certified on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Pair it with an ISPTek Nano-SIM data plan and your UniFi network gains a fully managed, always-ready 5G backup link with no extra cabling, no external power supply, and no complex setup.

What It Does & Key Features:

• 5G RedCap Cellular Backup: Delivers up to 220 Mbps download and 120 Mbps upload over 5G NR, providing a dependable fallback internet source that keeps business-critical applications online when the primary ISP connection fails.
• PoE-Powered — No Extra Wiring: Connects to any UniFi PoE port via a single Ethernet cable carrying both power and data — no separate power adapter, no additional cabling, keeping installations clean and simple.
• Native UniFi Ecosystem Integration: Works directly within the UniFi management platform to enable automatic WAN failover through your existing UniFi gateway — the transition from primary ISP to 5G backup happens seamlessly without manual intervention or reconfiguration.
• Single Nano-SIM Slot: Accepts any ISPTek-compatible 4FF Nano-SIM card, giving you full carrier selection without manufacturer lock-in, device contracts, or carrier-bundled restrictions.
• Compact, Versatile Mounting: Small form factor attaches magnetically to an included desktop cradle, with additional options for wall placement or discreet installation in network closets and server rooms.
• Real-Time Status Display: Built-in compact screen shows live cellular connection status, signal strength, and connectivity metrics on the device — no need to open the UniFi controller to confirm the backup link is healthy.
• Broad 5G & LTE Band Support: Supports 5G NR sub-7 GHz bands including n77 C-Band and n71 600 MHz low-band, plus a full LTE fallback band set covering B2, B4, B12, B13, B66, and B71 — solid coverage across all three major U.S. networks in dense urban and rural markets alike.
• $99 Entry Point to 5G Failover: Dramatically lowers the cost of cellular WAN backup, making enterprise-grade redundancy accessible for small businesses, branch offices, and MSP client portfolios where per-location hardware cost determines whether failover gets deployed at all.

Certified on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile & All Major U.S. Carrier Networks:

The Ubiquiti U5G is officially certified on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile — the three largest U.S. carrier networks — making it compatible with ISPTek’s full range of cellular SIM card data plans. Its 5G RedCap radio covers the mid-band and low-band spectrum that forms the backbone of all three national networks, so performance and coverage hold up whether the deployment is in a dense urban core, a suburban business park, or a lower-density market where only low-band 5G and LTE are available.

• Verizon Certified: Fully certified for Verizon’s n77 C-Band mid-band 5G and Band 13 — Verizon’s primary 5G and LTE coverage bands — delivering solid throughput and broad nationwide availability across the full Verizon network footprint.
• AT&T Certified: Certified for AT&T’s network including Band 14 FirstNet-prioritized spectrum and n77 mid-band 5G, giving AT&T plan holders priority network access on a carrier network built for mission-critical reliability.
• T-Mobile Certified: Certified for T-Mobile’s n41 2.5 GHz mid-band 5G for maximum throughput in dense coverage zones, plus n71 600 MHz low-band 5G for extended reach in rural and lower-density markets.
• Comprehensive LTE Fallback: Supports a full set of 4G LTE bands including B2, B4, B12, B13, B66, and B71 — ensuring the U5G maintains a reliable connection even in areas where 5G coverage hasn’t fully rolled out, so the backup link is never dependent on 5G availability to function.

Enhanced with ISPTek’s Cellular SIM Card Data Plans:

• Public Static IP Addresses: Assign a fixed, routable IP to each U5G-equipped location for remote access, VPN tunnels, and network management — eliminating the complications of dynamic IP addresses on backup cellular links.
• Data Pooling Across Devices: Manage U5G SIMs alongside all other ISPTek-connected devices under a single pooled data account — ideal for MSPs running mixed UniFi deployments across dozens of client sites without per-site data plan administration.
• Over 12 Custom Plans: Choose from more than a dozen data plan tiers sized for backup-use scenarios — low-cost standby plans for light-traffic failover or higher-capacity plans for sites where the cellular link carries sustained load during extended outages.
• No Activation or Cancellation Fees: Add or remove U5G SIM plans without penalty as your deployment grows or changes — costs stay proportional to active sites with no long-term commitment risk on any individual location.
• Zero Touch Advanced Security: ISPTek’s network-level security features apply across all connected SIMs, protecting U5G backup links from threats even during failover events when traffic is routing through cellular rather than the primary network path.

Who Benefits?

• MSPs Managing UniFi Deployments: At $99 per location, the U5G makes cellular backup affordable at scale. Deploy one at every client site with an ISPTek pooled SIM and manage all backup links from a single data account — no per-client carrier contracts, no individual SIM billing overhead across the portfolio.
• Multi-Location Retail Chains: POS systems, inventory platforms, and guest WiFi all run over the same UniFi network — one ISP outage can freeze transactions across an entire location. The U5G provides automatic cellular failover so registers keep ringing and payment terminals stay online mid-shift.
• Hotels & Hospitality Groups: Guest WiFi downtime generates immediate complaints and impacts review scores. The U5G keeps the UniFi network online during ISP disruptions, ensuring property management systems, payment terminals, and guest connectivity remain uninterrupted without any manual response required from on-site staff.
• Financial Services & Healthcare Offices: Medical practices, insurance offices, and accounting firms depend on continuous network access for EMR systems, secure file transfer, and card processing. A U5G behind each UniFi gateway keeps WAN redundancy in place without the cost of a secondary wired ISP circuit at every location.
• Small Businesses & Branch Offices: For any business running UniFi that can’t justify dual-ISP circuits, the U5G delivers enterprise-grade redundancy at the cost of one $99 device and a low-tier ISPTek backup plan — dramatically lowering the barrier to meaningful uptime protection at any size.
• AV Integrators & IT Firms: Standardize the U5G across every UniFi client build as a built-in backup offering. ISPTek’s pooled data plans let your firm run one account for the entire client portfolio, simplifying billing and eliminating per-client carrier relationships for cellular failover across all managed sites.
• Real Estate Offices & Brokerages: CRM platforms, MLS access, video conferencing, and e-signature tools must stay online to close deals. A U5G at each office keeps the UniFi network connected through ISP outages — and automatic failover means no one is troubleshooting connectivity before an important client call.

Whether you’re an MSP standardizing cellular redundancy across client sites, a business operator protecting mission-critical systems, or an IT administrator adding 5G backup to a UniFi deployment, the U5G on Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile — activated with an ISPTek SIM card data plan — is the lowest-cost, fastest path to automatic 5G failover available for UniFi infrastructure today.

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