Mains powered
Built for continuous use in an office, home, shop, remote building or other fixed site rather than being carried around.
Office & Home SIM Routers
More Than Mobile WiFi. Built for a Fixed Location.
4G and 5G routers designed for offices, home working and permanent sites. Insert a data SIM for mobile connectivity, connect important equipment by Ethernet, and choose business connectivity options such as fixed IP where required.
Designed to stay connected
Mains powered • WiFi + Ethernet • 4G/5G SIM • fixed-location connectivity
A different type of router
Why this is not simply another mobile hotspot
Portable Mobile WiFi is built around mobility and battery life. Office and home SIM routers are usually mains powered and designed to sit in one location, with stronger networking features, more wired connectivity and options better suited to permanent installations.
More Ethernet options
Depending on model, multiple Gigabit or multi-Gigabit LAN/WAN ports can connect wired devices and network switches.
Built for wider WiFi
Selected models offer WiFi 6/7, mesh compatibility or external antenna connections for larger spaces and more demanding sites.
Advanced options
Business-grade models can add features such as VPN, remote management, dual-SIM resilience, firewall controls and WAN failover.
Hard-wired where it matters
WiFi for convenience. Ethernet for stability.
An office or home router can do more than broadcast WiFi. Ethernet ports let you connect devices that benefit from a direct wired connection, or link the router into an existing network switch.
Desktop PCs, docking stations and network switches
VoIP phones, printers and business equipment
CCTV recorders, cameras and security systems
EPOS, payment systems, NAS and other network devices
Selected models can also accept a fixed-line WAN connection
How it fits into your network
One Router. Wired and Wireless Connections.
A SIM router can provide the internet connection while still working like a conventional office or home network router.
4G / 5G Data SIM
Choose the network and tariff appropriate for the location and usage.
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Office / Home Router
Creates the local WiFi and Ethernet network for the premises.
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Your Connected Equipment
ComputersWiFi DevicesVoIPCCTVEPOSPrinters
Fixed IP connectivity
Need a Consistent Public IP Address?
For some business applications, ordinary mobile internet is not enough. A fixed public IP can make it easier to reach equipment remotely and support applications that expect a consistent IP address.
Remote access to approved business systems
CCTV and remote monitoring applications
Site-to-site connectivity and selected VPN requirements
Security, telemetry and specialist connected equipment
Useful where a stable external IP is part of the technical requirement
Fixed IP is a connectivity service rather than a standard feature of every router. Availability depends on the SIM, network, router and required configuration. We can help match the hardware and data service to the application.
FIXED IP
4G / 5G
SIM ROUTER
REMOTESecure access
CCTVMonitoring
VPNBusiness systems
Which type do you need?
Office / Home SIM Router vs Mobile WiFi
Both use SIM cards, but they are designed around different jobs.
| Feature | Office / Home SIM Router | Portable Mobile WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Typical use | Permanent office, home or site connectivity | Travel, temporary connectivity and on-the-go use |
| Power | Usually mains powered for continuous use | Usually battery powered for portability |
| Ethernet | Multiple LAN/WAN ports are common | Often none or limited, although premium models can include one |
| WiFi coverage | Designed for a room, office, home or wider site; mesh options on selected models | Designed around personal or small-group portable use |
| Fixed IP | Can be paired with compatible fixed-IP SIM services | Usually not the main purpose of the device |
| Broadband backup | Selected routers can combine WAN broadband with cellular backup | Typically operates primarily from the mobile network |
| Advanced features | VPN, firewall, remote management and dual-SIM options on selected business models | Generally focused on easy portable connectivity |
Where these routers fit
Built for Real Fixed-Location Use
Choose a SIM router when the premises needs something more substantial than a pocket hotspot.
Small Offices
Primary or backup connectivity for teams, PCs, phones, printers and other office equipment.
Home Working
A dedicated connection for home offices where fixed broadband is slow, unavailable or needs backup.
CCTV & Security
Connect recorders, cameras and monitoring equipment, with fixed-IP options where the application requires them.
Retail & EPOS
Keep payment terminals, tills and connected systems online at shops, kiosks and temporary retail sites.
Rural & Remote Premises
Use 4G or 5G where fibre or good fixed-line broadband is difficult to obtain.
Broadband Failover
Use a suitable router and SIM as a secondary connection when the main broadband service fails.
Frequently asked questions
Office & Home SIM Router FAQs
How is this different from a portable Mobile WiFi router?
Portable Mobile WiFi devices are designed to travel and normally prioritise battery life and compact size. Office and home routers are usually mains powered and focus more on Ethernet connectivity, wider WiFi coverage and permanent-site features.
Can I connect devices using Ethernet?
Yes, on routers with LAN ports. The number and speed of ports varies by model, so we can help match the router to the equipment you need to connect.
Can a SIM router have a fixed IP address?
Yes, with compatible fixed-IP mobile data services and the correct configuration. A fixed IP is provided by the connectivity service rather than automatically by every router.
Can I use it as my main internet connection?
Yes, where mobile coverage and the selected data plan are suitable. Some businesses and homes use 4G or 5G as their primary connection where fixed broadband is unavailable or performs poorly.
Can it back up my existing fibre or broadband?
Yes, selected routers support WAN and cellular failover. The exact setup depends on the router model and how your existing network is configured.
Which mobile network can I use?
Company Mobiles can discuss data SIM options across O2, Vodafone, EE, Three and multi-network services, subject to the product, coverage and tariff required.
Need the Right Router, SIM and Setup?
Tell us what needs connecting, whether the router is the primary connection or backup, and whether you need features such as Ethernet, fixed IP, external antennas or remote management.