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Aug 24, 2026 9:06 AM

GL.iNet GL-E5800 NA 2.8" Mudi 7 5G Tri-Band WiFi 7 Travel Router w/ eSIM

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GL Technologies via Amazon has GL.iNet GL-E5800 NA 2.8" Mudi 7 5G Tri-Band WiFi 7 Travel Router w/ eSIM/Dual Nano-SIM on sale for $356.99. Shipping is free.

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This is the US/NA model

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    • The GL.iNet GL-E5800 is a high performance 5G/WiFi 7 mobile router powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing MBB Gen 3 (X72), built-in eSIM + Dual Nano-SIM slots, 2.5G Ethernet WAN/LAN port and a 10 Gbps USB-C port & Pre-installed VPN routing with OpenVPN-DCO up to 700 Mbps and WireGuard up to 600 Mbps (compatible with 30+ providers)
    • Product is eligible for refund/replacement within 30-days of purchase
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GL Technologies via Amazon has GL.iNet GL-E5800 NA 2.8" Mudi 7 5G Tri-Band WiFi 7 Travel Router w/ eSIM/Dual Nano-SIM on sale for $356.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal

Note, product will be sold by GL Technologies and fulfilled by Amazon

This is the US/NA model

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • The GL.iNet GL-E5800 is a high performance 5G/WiFi 7 mobile router powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing MBB Gen 3 (X72), built-in eSIM + Dual Nano-SIM slots, 2.5G Ethernet WAN/LAN port and a 10 Gbps USB-C port & Pre-installed VPN routing with OpenVPN-DCO up to 700 Mbps and WireGuard up to 600 Mbps (compatible with 30+ providers)
    • Product is eligible for refund/replacement within 30-days of purchase
    • Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
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Aug 24, 2026 3:30 PM
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Lacosmo
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Aug 24, 2026 3:30 PM
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Looks like an awesome piece of kit for a road warrior or traveling team. eSIM and dual nano SIM, 2.5G LAN connection, 13+ hour battery. And gl.inet makes the best travel routers.
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Aug 24, 2026 8:12 PM
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corpusguy
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Aug 24, 2026 8:12 PM
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Anyone know if it will use mobile data or hotspot data?
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Aug 24, 2026 8:21 PM
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chanmanx2kAug 24, 2026 8:21 PM
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I need the EU version. Is that one on sale?
Aug 25, 2026 12:00 AM
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SkillfulHill7878Aug 25, 2026 12:00 AM
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Quote from chanmanx2k View quoted comment :
I need the EU version. Is that one on sale?
It is on sale, but we cant get it shipped it to US directly due to the govt restrictions.
Aug 25, 2026 2:19 AM
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armedmetallicaAug 25, 2026 2:19 AM
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I had high hopes for this - but the NA/EU version band differences effectively means you need both, depending on where in the world your travel is.

I'm thinking a recent vintage Android phone would give similar functionality - not as nice as dedicated device, but coverage might be better. YMMV.
Aug 25, 2026 2:30 AM
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Spacey123Aug 25, 2026 2:30 AM
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Note that you may struggle to connect this to major US carriers. For example, Verizon will ask your IMEI and if you type in a Mudi 7 IMEI, it will say this isn't an approved device.

Some people say they were able to do it by activating their SIM in a whitelisted device, then moving it to the Mudi 7. Some people resorted to cloning the IMEI of a "donor" device into their Mudi 7. Some people say it worked fine at first, but then got throttled (presumably because they detected a non-whitelisted device). Some people say they have better luck with MVNOs. Some people say they put phone SIMs in this, and it worked fine at first, but after a few days it got banned.

I'm not saying it can't be done. I'm just saying there are extra complications. You generally can't just buy this and take it to a provider and expect them to let you connect it. My friend just got one and I've been trying to help her connect it to a reasonable plan, and it has been a struggle.
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Aug 25, 2026 2:54 AM
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EnceladusAug 25, 2026 2:54 AM
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If you plan to travel internationally, don't buy it. Both NA and EU versions lack critical bands required for 5G and (in some cases) 4G LTE operation.

https://www.gl-inet.com/en-us/blo...region-use
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Aug 25, 2026 3:55 AM
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Quote from Spacey123 View quoted comment :
Note that you may struggle to connect this to major US carriers. For example, Verizon will ask your IMEI and if you type in a Mudi 7 IMEI, it will say this isn't an approved device.Some people say they were able to do it by activating their SIM in a whitelisted device, then moving it to the Mudi 7. Some people resorted to cloning the IMEI of a "donor" device into their Mudi 7. Some people say it worked fine at first, but then got throttled (presumably because they detected a non-whitelisted device). Some people say they have better luck with MVNOs. Some people say they put phone SIMs in this, and it worked fine at first, but after a few days it got banned.I'm not saying it can't be done. I'm just saying there are extra complications. You generally can't just buy this and take it to a provider and expect them to let you connect it. My friend just got one and I've been trying to help her connect it to a reasonable plan, and it has been a struggle.
Have you tried shield Internet from computers4people? It's a T-Mobile unlimited data sim with hotspot enabled.
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Aug 25, 2026 7:23 AM
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Wellwellwell1Aug 25, 2026 7:23 AM
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Quote from Spacey123 View quoted comment :
Note that you may struggle to connect this to major US carriers. For example, Verizon will ask your IMEI and if you type in a Mudi 7 IMEI, it will say this isn't an approved device.

Some people say they were able to do it by activating their SIM in a whitelisted device, then moving it to the Mudi 7. Some people resorted to cloning the IMEI of a "donor" device into their Mudi 7. Some people say it worked fine at first, but then got throttled (presumably because they detected a non-whitelisted device). Some people say they have better luck with MVNOs. Some people say they put phone SIMs in this, and it worked fine at first, but after a few days it got banned.

I'm not saying it can't be done. I'm just saying there are extra complications. You generally can't just buy this and take it to a provider and expect them to let you connect it. My friend just got one and I've been trying to help her connect it to a reasonable plan, and it has been a struggle.
I used another gli net travel router with SIM and activated the SIM with the phone then cloned the IMEI of the phone to it, changed the ttl and hop limit, and always have it connected to a VPN and so far it's been working fine for me.
Aug 25, 2026 9:27 AM
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seungsdAug 25, 2026 9:27 AM
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Visible compatible?
Aug 25, 2026 12:54 PM
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computergeek2929Aug 25, 2026 12:54 PM
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Quote from NikoZ View quoted comment :
Have you tried shield Internet from computers4people? It's a T-Mobile unlimited data sim with hotspot enabled.
This is the way.
Aug 25, 2026 1:28 PM
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hotleadsingerguyAug 25, 2026 1:28 PM
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I've used one since it launched and it works great...in the region you buy. The NA one would not be worth using outside of NA, and the EU one isn't worth using here.

Either way, I've used it heavily for personal and work. I've kept it in a backpack all day long (going through 4-5GB in a day) and at the end of the 12 hour day it was still at like 40-50%, pumping out 300-400Mbps almost the entire time. I use a MINTMobile eSIM, though I also have a Computers4People SIM in there if I need it. Both use the T-Mo network. The big thing is I can also really easily tell it to connect to WiFi spots through the app or on the screen and all our devices are already connected...so then I can flip on the VPN back to the house and we're all on our home network without having to do a thing.

It's honestly what the Unifi UTR should have been, but they refused to put a battery in it, and the screen is useless. With this, you can do almost all of the stuff you'd need to do with it directly on the screen, including connecting to other Hotspots and turning on/off features. We've used it on planes to connect to the plane WiFi and all our devices are already connected.

I've used travel routers for years (I traveled for work heavily for around a decade), but this is the best one I've ever used by a very long margin.
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Aug 25, 2026 2:31 PM
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petervitoAug 25, 2026 2:31 PM
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Quote from corpusguy View quoted comment :
Anyone know if it will use mobile data or hotspot data?
I just did a DEEP DIVE with Claude and determine that T-Mobile hot spot service is the way to go with this UNLESS you use T-Mobile, in which case, if their is a disruption with T-Mobile internet at your home you wouldn't be able to use the device as it would not have service. I use Verizon phone and Xfinity internet so this is the best option for me. I'm look at this as a travel service and for occasional internet service disruptions,...I live in RURAL Florida and it does happen every few months and I'll lose a days work.
T-Mobile has monthly plans, 25GB for $25 and 100GB for $50. I think their is real value there and I have a friend who RV's "3 month on/ 3 months home" and they use T-mobile and a got spot and report having excellent service nationwide.
Finally, I'd suggest going to the GL.iNet website directly to purchase. https://www.gl-inet.com/en-us/products/gl-e5800
It's the same price with their 15% off as of today, free shipping and a 2 year warranty. Hope this helps!Peace
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Aug 25, 2026 3:51 PM
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MondayMorningQBAug 25, 2026 3:51 PM
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This thing is overkill. I've always used a Linklan to great success when I travel internationally. If you want 5g then buy a Numen
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Aug 25, 2026 9:01 PM
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VioletCable2981Aug 25, 2026 9:01 PM
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I bought this as a super early bird directly through GLi earlier this year. I added a T-Mobile SIM from computers4people and it has been an amazing add on to my bag. No more slow hotel internet to deal with and if I happen to be out of cell area the WiFi repeater acts as well as all other GLi routers. I can't imagine not traveling with my Mudi7.

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