Ubiquiti launches UniFi 5G Backup device for $99

UniFi 5G Backup needs a PoE connection

With UniFi 5G Backup, Ubiquiti Networks is introducing a new solution that quickly adds a fallback option for external connectivity to any of the manufacturer's gateways. All it requires is a PoE port.

Andreas Sebayang (translated by Enrico Frahn), Published 05/22/2026 🇩🇪

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Ubiquiti has announced the UniFi 5G Backup WWAN backup solution. According to the manufacturer, the fallback solution can add a 5G connection as a backup layer to any current gateway. UniFi 5G Backup is a simple antenna stick solution that can be mounted to a wall, for example. A status display shows current connection information. The antenna connects via Ethernet and is automatically integrated into the UniFi network. However, since the device does not have a power connector, it requires a port with Power over Ethernet support.

At least in the US, UniFi is cooperating with T-Mobile US. The stick can therefore be used without inserting a SIM card. However, there is still a SIM card slot. According to Ubiquiti, the device has no SIM lock. The eSIM standard is also supported. Presumably, the T-Mobile SIM is stored as an eSIM profile. Whether there is a partner in Europe cannot be determined from the technical specifications provided for Europe. Ultimately, that only means sysadmins need one additional step, which is rarely required.

Technically, the 5G solution uses the RedCap principle, short for reduced capabilities, which the GSMA has been promoting for some time primarily for IoT applications. This means that 5G features have been implemented, but speed is not a high priority. Accordingly, the backup solution is only around 10% faster in 5G mode than when the backup connects via LTE (220 vs. 195 Mbps). However, the stick should benefit from the reliability improvements that 5G can offer.

The antenna can already be ordered and costs around $99 at the brand's official US store. The antenna can only be used if there is a (cloud) gateway in the network.

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Editor of the original article: Andreas Sebayang - Tech Writer - 945 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2021

I’ve been involved in the IT business for over 20 years, first as a Sysadmin (Mac & PC; 2000-2014) and then as a journalist (2005 onwards). I have attended many industry events, such as IDF, Displayweek, Computex, CES, and IFA, to cover subjects like mobile and local networks, Bluetooth standards, and developments in the mobile sector. Since 2017 I have also worked as an aviation journalist, which involves traveling around the world reporting about both planes and trains.

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Translator: Enrico Frahn - Senior Tech Writer - 7691 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2021

My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.

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