Setting up M7 is easy: You download the free Android or iOS app, connect to the hotspot’s Wi-Fi, and install a compatible physical SIM or eSIM. You can install a physical SIM or an eSIM from AT&T, or a physical SIM from T-Mobile. T-Mobile eSIMs and Verizon are not supported at the time of publication. When reached for comment, a Netgear representative told us, “The M7 was launched following certification approvals with multiple carriers. Verizon certification was completed in March 2026, and we are actively working with Verizon to test and complete the remaining steps.”
Netgear app for Android (Credit: Netgear/PCMag)
The Netgear app lets you buy an eSIM directly, with plans ranging from $10 to $40, and activation periods of either seven or 30 days. I downloaded an eSIM from Netgear and then saved it to the hotspot, which took about 2 minutes. The entire process from unboxing to getting online took under 10 minutes.
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Netgear makes a web interface available for managing more complex operations, such as port forwarding, DHCP/static IP assignment, and DNS configuration.
Netgear web interface (Credit: Netgear/PCMag)
