Since there is an EU and an NA version, well maybe recommend getting the one for the region you travel most.
Remember, I can't even buy the EU version even though that makes more sense since a cellular router isn't as important at home. Your company has won me over. First, I bought the Beryl AX and then the Flint 2. Now, I've pre-ordered the Mudi 7. I know it'll be optimized for US networks. It's a shame that you guys couldn't source another modem with global coverage. One SKU means less confusion and infinitely more useful. Please don't make the same mistake with the Mudi 7’s successor. Keep up the good work though. I want to support your company as much as I can. 3 products in under two years. Not sure if that makes me a good customer or not. Hopefully, you care!
Have you found a 5G mobile router that covers all global bands? I´m not sure there is one existing? From my experience the ones with the higher chips (X75) support more bands. With X85 it should be close to global coverage. Eventually ASUS 5G-GO 5G Mobile Hotspot Pocket WiFi might be closer to what you look for, but haven´t found band coverage and rumors say it is still delayed due to some bugs.
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I have mudi 2, nighthawk 5G, and Spitz AX. The spitz AX is a beast if you do something like a road trip, Im shocked how good it is traveling in a car and setting up at an AirBNB or something with it. I bought 2 v7 one for me and one for wife since we are always mobile when working. Can’t wait to have fast & responsive 5G from GL-inet in the work bag.
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@bruce Here comes another technical question: Can the screen be turned by 90 degrees like it is the case with mobile phones?
I´m asking this question because then a docking station could be more easily developed that runs on the USB-C 3.1 port. Okay, it could be done anyways, but if the screen doesn´t turn it looks weird. And the lower USB-C port is for charging only so this doesn´t make sense.
Acer Connect M4D has a docking but is in landscape mode from beginning.
Netgear ones have a docking solution in portrait mode.
From what I understand Mudi 7 doesn´t have a good capability to be docked - unless the screen would turn. Would need a software solution for manual turn as it for sure lacks a gyroscope I guess.
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the spitz ax is good in a car? are we talking about the same device?
first of all you have to find a power adapter that can power it in vehicle. not impossible or even all that difficult, but still something else to buy and an extra step to make it work. second, you have a bigger brick of a router with 6 antennas sitting there taking up a ton of space in the vehicle. depending on your situation maybe that works for you, but for me in a smaller car it's extremely cumbersome.
it's a great device and i’ve been thrilled with it overall, but for in vehicle travel specifically and on the go it's not great, IMO. once we get to our destination and turn it on, or when we use it at home for backup to our fios connection? then i agree, it’s a beast. in vehicle? gotta disagree with you there.
i am excited for my spitz to be put into permanent home backup duty once the mudi 7 arrives.
3 row SUV, and Ecoflow Delta 2 power bank. Road trip after all. The Spitz AX was originally marketed to RV owners on cross country trips, space & power supply was never a concern.
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yeah like i said perhaps your situation is different and it certainly is. i’ve got a model 3 which is obviously much smaller and space constrained. the mudi 7 will be perfect for me.
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I totally forgot about the ASUS 5G-GO 5G Mobile Hotspot. It was announced more than a year ago, but no updates since. I wonder which modem Asus is using and whether it'll have a global launch. I consider that to be a viable competitor to the Mudi 7. The ASUS 5G-GO 5G Mobile Hotspot even has IP ratings! I really wish the Mudi 7 would be IP68-certified. Would love to use this at a beach somewhere in Mexico!
Netgear's stuff is so overpriced! Decent specs though, but I consider the Mudi 7 and the unreleased ASUS 5G-GO 5G Mobile Hotspot as the only hotspots worth buying.
…and even specs changed between announcements on the Asus! So let's discuss when it really is available - if ever. (same by the way for Inseego M5000 which was announced almost a year ago and never showed up again since then)
Gl.Inet will simply have to start to develop a Mudi 8 for 2027/2028 based on X82 then everybody - even yourself - will be happy. And I'm sure they will 
A mobile router based on X82 / X85 with DSDA will be then for me then one of the last routers to buy for a long period of time. The X72/X75 is just bridging technology for me - sounds a bit crazy I know. But as soon as I get a decent DSDA mobile router I’m definitely done for a long period of time.
Just as a side note: We will face higher prices and lower availability which impacts product launches due to chip shortages caused by AI demand.
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The Inseego announcement actually mentioned which modem it'll be using. I'm not sure where you got the information about Asus’ modem. Source? Just curious. I would never get the Inseego or a Netgear regardless of the specs. I could see myself getting the Asus depending on the reviews.
I have no clue what Asus will be using. But download speeds from first announcement to recent announcement changed. So something technical changed in the meantime.
The way I understood your post is that the Asus will come out with the X85. That's why I asked how you would know since Asus didn't reveal that information in its PR. I would love if GL.iNet uses that for the Mudi 7's successor. Maybe this time, GL.iNet will collaborate with its fans and enthusiasts to design and build the perfect successor to the Mudi 7!
The X82 will be good enough. This is an interesting article to read:
”From our perspective, the Qualcomm’s Dragonwing X82 is more than just another 5G modem—it forms the backbone of what we see as the next generation of affordable, high-performance 5G CPE.”
“Additionally, our collaboration with module vendors such as Fibocom, Quectel, and Telit has allowed us to experiment with X82 modules in M.2 and LGA form factors, which gives us valuable insight into potential development workflows and time-to-market acceleration once the platform becomes commercially available.”
So it should be kind of obvious that the follow up model will be X82 based ( Mudi 8 )
For me the remaining question will be if some vendors will offer DSDA modems on top (for sure more expensive!) or if the only go for mainstream with DSDS.
Just to add. You will love this 
”For easy upgrading and simplified device design, the module is pin-to-pin compatible with Quectel’s RG650x series of modules. By leveraging the same recommended Wi-Fi and physical-layer chipsets as the RG650x series, the RG660QA and RG660QB 5G modules help customers simplify procurement and optimize supply-chain efficiency.”
As Mudi 7 runs on RG650V it means that GL.iNet should be able to upgrade to X82 pretty fast.
I would not be surprised if this is the plan of GL.iNet to do this as fast as possible given the headwind they currently face from NA “travel customers”.
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Ok, but it doesn't address what we were discussing about the Asus.
Hi,
Thank you very much for your support and love with GL products!
We are doing our best to select a hardware platform that meets all our requirements. On this platform that satisfies Mudi 7 all needs, there is no single global modem version, so we carefully selected two modem variants that together provide the widest possible coverage.
Either version a customer buys will be able to connect to networks in most regions.
To support this, we will carry out a series of global tests — testing the EU modem in the US and the NA modem in several European countries/regions.
Currently single-direction in screen display.
We don't know when it will be released and modem spec.
It could be from one of our competitors, but so far it hasn't public.