I have SpitzAX where there's the option to set the TTL for the sim card under manual setup. Shouldn't I just use the default (eg 64) instead of 65, since it connects to the cell tower directly like a phone, instead of going through a mobile hotspot first?

Also when using network analyzer pro, should I use the TTL from ping (54) or traceroute (first hop, 254)? Ping seems to return the last hop from traceroute (54).

Also if my VPN is always on, can the telco see the packets from other devices connected to the router?