Sierra Wireless AirLink RV55
The Sierra Wireless AirLink RV55 is a rugged, carrier‑grade LTE router optimized for cellular telemetry expansion modules, offering advanced security, LTE‑Advanced Pro performance and AirLink remote management that make it the market leader for mission‑critical remote telemetry. Compared with the other products listed, it commands a higher upfront price but delivers lower lifecycle costs through managed services, long product lifecycles and superior certifications for industrial deployments.
Vehicle-hardened rover
Seamless failover
Vehicle-hardened rover
Seamless failover
Review Summary
"Reliable, rugged cellular router with strong LTE performance and excellent remote management; users praise stability and failover but note a premium price and occasional firmware quirks."
GPS-savvy navigator
Ruggedized LTE router designed for harsh mobile and remote environments.
GPS-savvy navigator
Ruggedized LTE router designed for harsh mobile and remote environments.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The Sierra Wireless AirLink RV55 is a rugged, carrier‑grade LTE router optimized for cellular telemetry expansion modules, offering advanced security, LTE‑Advanced Pro performance and AirLink remote management that make it the market leader for mission‑critical remote telemetry. Compared with the other products listed, it commands a higher upfront price but delivers lower lifecycle costs through managed services, long product lifecycles and superior certifications for industrial deployments.
Vehicle-hardened rover
Seamless failover
GPS-savvy navigator
Ruggedized LTE router designed for harsh mobile and remote environments.
Dual‑SIM support with GNSS for reliable connectivity and location telemetry.
Vehicle-hardened rover
Seamless failover
GPS-savvy navigator
Ruggedized LTE router designed for harsh mobile and remote environments.
Dual‑SIM support with GNSS for reliable connectivity and location telemetry.
$550-750 USD
Digi IX20 Industrial LTE Router
The Digi IX20 is a compact industrial LTE router designed for flexible telemetry expansion with modular I/O and strong remote management via Digi Remote Manager, making it a cost‑effective choice for distributed sensor and SCADA extensions. It undercuts enterprise options like the AirLink on price while still offering excellent integration capabilities, though it trades some outdoor ruggedness and extreme temperature range present in the MultiTech IP67 and RAKwireless offerings.
DIN-rail ready
Carrier-grade security
DIN-rail ready
Carrier-grade security
Review Summary
"Solid industrial LTE gateway with robust management via Digi Remote Manager; reviewers like reliability and modularity but call out a steep price and some configuration complexity."
Tiny industrial titan
Compact industrial LTE router suited for edge telemetry and expansion modules.
Tiny industrial titan
Compact industrial LTE router suited for edge telemetry and expansion modules.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Digi IX20 is a compact industrial LTE router designed for flexible telemetry expansion with modular I/O and strong remote management via Digi Remote Manager, making it a cost‑effective choice for distributed sensor and SCADA extensions. It undercuts enterprise options like the AirLink on price while still offering excellent integration capabilities, though it trades some outdoor ruggedness and extreme temperature range present in the MultiTech IP67 and RAKwireless offerings.
DIN-rail ready
Carrier-grade security
Tiny industrial titan
Compact industrial LTE router suited for edge telemetry and expansion modules.
DIN‑rail ready with wide operating temperature range for industrial deployments.
DIN-rail ready
Carrier-grade security
Tiny industrial titan
Compact industrial LTE router suited for edge telemetry and expansion modules.
DIN‑rail ready with wide operating temperature range for industrial deployments.
$300-450 USD
MultiTech Conduit IP67 Base Station
The MultiTech Conduit IP67 Base Station is an outdoor‑rated, modular gateway built for harsh‑environment cellular telemetry expansion modules, with mCard expansion slots and selectable cellular backhaul that simplify multi‑band deployments. Compared to indoor routers such as the RUT955 and IX20, the Conduit IP67 carries a higher installation cost but reduces field maintenance and provides superior ingress protection and carrier flexibility for distributed telemetry networks.
Weatherproof fortress
Long-range gateway
Weatherproof fortress
Long-range gateway
Review Summary
"Durable IP67 base station praised for rugged design and connectivity options; reviewers report reliable outdoor performance but an outdated UI, sporadic documentation, and occasional configuration headaches."
Modular sensor hub
IP67‑rated outdoor gateway built for long‑range, weather‑proof deployments.
Modular sensor hub
IP67‑rated outdoor gateway built for long‑range, weather‑proof deployments.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The MultiTech Conduit IP67 Base Station is an outdoor‑rated, modular gateway built for harsh‑environment cellular telemetry expansion modules, with mCard expansion slots and selectable cellular backhaul that simplify multi‑band deployments. Compared to indoor routers such as the RUT955 and IX20, the Conduit IP67 carries a higher installation cost but reduces field maintenance and provides superior ingress protection and carrier flexibility for distributed telemetry networks.
Weatherproof fortress
Long-range gateway
Modular sensor hub
IP67‑rated outdoor gateway built for long‑range, weather‑proof deployments.
Supports cellular backhaul and integrates with LoRaWAN network server functionality.
Weatherproof fortress
Long-range gateway
Modular sensor hub
IP67‑rated outdoor gateway built for long‑range, weather‑proof deployments.
Supports cellular backhaul and integrates with LoRaWAN network server functionality.
$1,200-1,800 USD
Teltonika RUT955 LTE Router
The Teltonika RUT955 is a versatile, feature‑rich LTE router offering dual‑SIM failover, integrated I/O and GPS that makes it a practical, budget‑friendly hub for telemetry expansion modules in industrial sites. It offers a better price‑to‑feature ratio than enterprise‑grade options and simpler configuration than open gateway projects, but it is less rugged than the MultiTech IP67 base station and lacks the managed service ecosystem of Sierra Wireless.
I/O-packed maestro
Dual-SIM guardian
I/O-packed maestro
Dual-SIM guardian
Review Summary
"Feature-rich and stable LTE router with numerous I/O options and strong community support; users value reliability and value for money though some mention power draw and terse documentation."
Remote reboot hero
Full‑featured LTE router with dual SIM, Wi‑Fi and multiple I/O for telemetry expansion.
Remote reboot hero
Full‑featured LTE router with dual SIM, Wi‑Fi and multiple I/O for telemetry expansion.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Teltonika RUT955 is a versatile, feature‑rich LTE router offering dual‑SIM failover, integrated I/O and GPS that makes it a practical, budget‑friendly hub for telemetry expansion modules in industrial sites. It offers a better price‑to‑feature ratio than enterprise‑grade options and simpler configuration than open gateway projects, but it is less rugged than the MultiTech IP67 base station and lacks the managed service ecosystem of Sierra Wireless.
I/O-packed maestro
Dual-SIM guardian
Remote reboot hero
Full‑featured LTE router with dual SIM, Wi‑Fi and multiple I/O for telemetry expansion.
Robust routing, firewall, VPN and advanced security suitable for industrial networks.
I/O-packed maestro
Dual-SIM guardian
Remote reboot hero
Full‑featured LTE router with dual SIM, Wi‑Fi and multiple I/O for telemetry expansion.
Robust routing, firewall, VPN and advanced security suitable for industrial networks.
$300-450 USD
RAKwireless WisGate Edge Pro
The RAKwireless WisGate Edge Pro is a developer‑friendly gateway with cellular backhaul options and modular expansion aimed at scalable IoT and telemetry networks, prized for its open hardware approach and lower acquisition cost. It is an economical way to extend cellular telemetry coverage compared with traditional industrial routers, though enterprises may trade some of RAK's community‑centric support for the commercial support and certifications offered by Sierra and MultiTech.
Edge-compute powerhouse
Cellular failover-ready
Edge-compute powerhouse
Cellular failover-ready
Review Summary
"Well-regarded gateway offering good LoRaWAN performance, flexibility, and cost; users appreciate openness and hardware quality but some report packet loss in high-traffic deployments and variable support."
High-throughput maestro
High‑performance LoRa concentrator with carrier-grade cellular backhaul options.
High-throughput maestro
High‑performance LoRa concentrator with carrier-grade cellular backhaul options.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The RAKwireless WisGate Edge Pro is a developer‑friendly gateway with cellular backhaul options and modular expansion aimed at scalable IoT and telemetry networks, prized for its open hardware approach and lower acquisition cost. It is an economical way to extend cellular telemetry coverage compared with traditional industrial routers, though enterprises may trade some of RAK's community‑centric support for the commercial support and certifications offered by Sierra and MultiTech.
Edge-compute powerhouse
Cellular failover-ready
High-throughput maestro
High‑performance LoRa concentrator with carrier-grade cellular backhaul options.
Designed for edge deployments with support for edge computing and containerized apps.
Edge-compute powerhouse
Cellular failover-ready
High-throughput maestro
High‑performance LoRa concentrator with carrier-grade cellular backhaul options.
Designed for edge deployments with support for edge computing and containerized apps.
$900-1,300 USD