Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for cell phone routers.
If you're looking for a cell phone router, but aren't sure what to look for, we've got you covered. We tested the top-rated models to find out which ones offer the best combination of range and performance. We also found out how easy they are to set up and use.
STARLINK - Standard Kit AX Tri Band Wi-Fi System (latest generation) - White
Model: 02534001SKU: 6571727Top comment"Zero obstructions, zero drops and great throughput. We can even use our cell phones now. I wish we’d had gotten Starlink 3yrs ago. ...Works great in outskirts of city. Running a console, phones, appliances and security cameras."
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Engineered by SpaceX, Starlink is designed to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet to the most rural and remote locations around the world. Starlink enables activities that historically have not been possible with satellite internet, including streaming, online gaming, video calls, and more. Your Starlink Kit is designed for self-install and arrives with everything you need to get online within minutes.Top comment"Zero obstructions, zero drops and great throughput. We can even use our cell phones now. I wish we’d had gotten Starlink 3yrs ago. ...Works great in outskirts of city. Running a console, phones, appliances and security cameras."
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Engineered by SpaceX, Starlink is designed to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet to the most rural and remote locations around the world. Starlink enables activities that historically have not been possible with satellite internet, including streaming, online gaming, video calls, and more. Your Starlink Kit is designed for self-install and arrives with everything you need to get online within minutes.See all RoutersNETGEAR - Nighthawk AX5300 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router - Black
Model: RAX49S-100NASSKU: 6515294Top comment"Really an easy fast way to duel band router, setting up was simple. I think on ad thisxwas a 169.99 upgrade to my office ststem has been flawless with wall duel wifi sockets, lighting, and cell phone, tablet reception....Great Router...This router is working great for my household. Its running 17 different devices including 3 laptops, 7 tvs and a host of phones and tablets."
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Experience ultra-fast streaming or downloads with this NETGEAR Nighthawk AX5300 Wi-Fi router. Wi-Fi 6 technology provides expanded network capacity and extended coverage of up to 2,500 sq. ft., while the triple-core processor and 512MB of RAM provide powerful performance. This NETGEAR Nighthawk AX5300 Wi-Fi router has five Gigabit Ethernet ports to effortlessly handle multiple devices.Top comment"Really an easy fast way to duel band router, setting up was simple. I think on ad thisxwas a 169.99 upgrade to my office ststem has been flawless with wall duel wifi sockets, lighting, and cell phone, tablet reception....Great Router...This router is working great for my household. Its running 17 different devices including 3 laptops, 7 tvs and a host of phones and tablets."
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Experience ultra-fast streaming or downloads with this NETGEAR Nighthawk AX5300 Wi-Fi router. Wi-Fi 6 technology provides expanded network capacity and extended coverage of up to 2,500 sq. ft., while the triple-core processor and 512MB of RAM provide powerful performance. This NETGEAR Nighthawk AX5300 Wi-Fi router has five Gigabit Ethernet ports to effortlessly handle multiple devices.See all RoutersNETGEAR - Nighthawk BE19000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router - Black
Model: RS700S-100NASSKU: 6554318Top comment"First Netgear Router...After installing I was able to get 950-975 up and download with this router. The wifi side was great. I am pulling 500-600 down and 375-425 upload from my cell phone and other newer electronics. ...Highly recommend RS700S Router...After calling NexGear was unable to connect the AC750 to the router but found that after finding the best place for the house for the EAX15 I have all of my 29 devices connected with good signal strength and have significant improvement with my cell phone on 6G. "
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Spearheading the Wi-Fi 7 revolution with cutting-edge technology and unimaginable power, the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700 harnesses the power of Wi-Fi 7 to unleash speeds up to 19 Gbps. With 320MHz channels and multi-link operation, experience lower latency and dramatically enhanced Wi-Fi performance. Leveraging NETGEAR's over 25 years of Wi-Fi expertise, the RS700 features a sleek body with high-performance antennas and a significantly smaller footprint. A 10 Gigabit Ethernet port unlocks fast speeds of today and tomorrow. Experience the next-generation gaming, AR/VR, and 8K video - all streaming flawlessly in your home.Top comment"First Netgear Router...After installing I was able to get 950-975 up and download with this router. The wifi side was great. I am pulling 500-600 down and 375-425 upload from my cell phone and other newer electronics. ...Highly recommend RS700S Router...After calling NexGear was unable to connect the AC750 to the router but found that after finding the best place for the house for the EAX15 I have all of my 29 devices connected with good signal strength and have significant improvement with my cell phone on 6G. "
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Spearheading the Wi-Fi 7 revolution with cutting-edge technology and unimaginable power, the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700 harnesses the power of Wi-Fi 7 to unleash speeds up to 19 Gbps. With 320MHz channels and multi-link operation, experience lower latency and dramatically enhanced Wi-Fi performance. Leveraging NETGEAR's over 25 years of Wi-Fi expertise, the RS700 features a sleek body with high-performance antennas and a significantly smaller footprint. A 10 Gigabit Ethernet port unlocks fast speeds of today and tomorrow. Experience the next-generation gaming, AR/VR, and 8K video - all streaming flawlessly in your home.See all Wi-Fi RoutersSTARLINK - Standard Actuated Kit AC Dual Band Wi-Fi System - White
Model: 02533005SKU: 6543494Top comment"We live in an area with poor internet and cell phone reception. Starlink was our only option if we wanted reliable internet. ...Set this up at a remote cabin with no cell phone service. Now have full connectivity!"
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Engineered by SpaceX, Starlink is designed to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet to the most rural and remote locations around the world. Starlink enables activities that historically have not been possible with satellite internet, including streaming, online gaming, video calls, and more. Your Starlink Kit is designed for self-install and arrives with everything you need to get online within minutes.Top comment"We live in an area with poor internet and cell phone reception. Starlink was our only option if we wanted reliable internet. ...Set this up at a remote cabin with no cell phone service. Now have full connectivity!"
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Engineered by SpaceX, Starlink is designed to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet to the most rural and remote locations around the world. Starlink enables activities that historically have not been possible with satellite internet, including streaming, online gaming, video calls, and more. Your Starlink Kit is designed for self-install and arrives with everything you need to get online within minutes.See all RoutersLinksys - Atlas 6 WiFi 6 Router AX3000 Dual-Band WiFi Mesh Wireless Router - White
Model: MX2001SKU: 6509904Top comment"My husband and I downloaded the app and plug in the Linksys Atlas 6 Wifi Dual-Band Mesh Router in. My husband and I connected two phones, one t.v and a playstation 4. ...I have 4 smart TVs, two cell phones, a tablet and a laptop, and a VR headset that all use the WiFi. "
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Linksys Atlas 6 with Intelligent Mesh delivers the true power of Wi-Fi 6. From next-level gaming to streaming your favorite content, get the faster connection, wider coverage, for more devices for everyone on your network at an affordable priceTop comment"My husband and I downloaded the app and plug in the Linksys Atlas 6 Wifi Dual-Band Mesh Router in. My husband and I connected two phones, one t.v and a playstation 4. ...I have 4 smart TVs, two cell phones, a tablet and a laptop, and a VR headset that all use the WiFi. "
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Linksys Atlas 6 with Intelligent Mesh delivers the true power of Wi-Fi 6. From next-level gaming to streaming your favorite content, get the faster connection, wider coverage, for more devices for everyone on your network at an affordable priceSee all Mesh Wi-FiASUS - ZenWifi AX3000 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-pack) - White
Model: XD5SKU: 6520853Top comment"Great Routers...Then we figured we would put one in the office and one in the gym, both of which we use phone/computer/internet often. It took a few minutes for those rooms to find the routers and swap. "
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Create a strong whole-home network with this ASUS ZenWifi AX Mini Wi-Fi 6 system. The three dual-band mesh routers support speeds of up to 3000 Mbps for smooth high-bandwidth streaming on multiple devices. This ASUS ZenWifi AX Mini Wi-Fi 6 system features Trend Micro cloud-based security for up-to-date lifetime network protection.Top comment"Great Routers...Then we figured we would put one in the office and one in the gym, both of which we use phone/computer/internet often. It took a few minutes for those rooms to find the routers and swap. "
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Create a strong whole-home network with this ASUS ZenWifi AX Mini Wi-Fi 6 system. The three dual-band mesh routers support speeds of up to 3000 Mbps for smooth high-bandwidth streaming on multiple devices. This ASUS ZenWifi AX Mini Wi-Fi 6 system features Trend Micro cloud-based security for up-to-date lifetime network protection.See all Mesh Wi-FiTP-Link - Archer AX11000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router - Black/Red
Model: ARCHER AX11000SKU: 6389648Top comment"Awesome Router...Had my son do a cell phone distance test, through 1 wall to the outside it dropped the 5ghz at about 100 ft. and picked up the 2.4ghz. ...Fantastic router for an always gaming family of 5...I gave 1gb internet speed. 5 phones connected to wife, 5 xboxes, 2 computers, and 3 smart tvs. "
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The Archer AX11000 tri-band router with the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology delivers speeds up to 10.8 Gbps while using 12-streams to connect more devices and simultaneously reduce network congestion. AX11000 also comes equipped with next-level antivirus and robust parental controls, minimizes WiFi interference, and increases battery life for your mobile devices.Top comment"Awesome Router...Had my son do a cell phone distance test, through 1 wall to the outside it dropped the 5ghz at about 100 ft. and picked up the 2.4ghz. ...Fantastic router for an always gaming family of 5...I gave 1gb internet speed. 5 phones connected to wife, 5 xboxes, 2 computers, and 3 smart tvs. "
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The Archer AX11000 tri-band router with the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology delivers speeds up to 10.8 Gbps while using 12-streams to connect more devices and simultaneously reduce network congestion. AX11000 also comes equipped with next-level antivirus and robust parental controls, minimizes WiFi interference, and increases battery life for your mobile devices.See all Wi-Fi Routerseero - 6+ AX3000 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router - White
Model: R010111SKU: 6495771Top comment"All of our tablets and computers have super speed on the internet. Our cell phones have much improved performance when we set them to wi-fi calling. ...It is a good wifi router that connects to your erro routers it had built in ad blocking in it and othet stuff"
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Access premium wifi performance and speeds up to a gigabit —without the premium price tag. eero 6+ is the most affordable gigabit system eero has ever created.*Top comment"All of our tablets and computers have super speed on the internet. Our cell phones have much improved performance when we set them to wi-fi calling. ...It is a good wifi router that connects to your erro routers it had built in ad blocking in it and othet stuff"
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Access premium wifi performance and speeds up to a gigabit —without the premium price tag. eero 6+ is the most affordable gigabit system eero has ever created.*See all Mesh Wi-FiTP-Link - Archer AX20 AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router - Black
Model: Archer AX20SKU: 6442841Top comment"Easy to install, but you must use your cell phone to activate....Routers...the Archer is a great Dual Band router. If you need a great affordable router this is the one for you!"
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Wi-Fi 6 technology has redefined home WiFi. Experience faster speeds, higher capacity, and reduced congestion overall compared to the previous AC Wi-Fi 5 standard. The Archer AX20 dual-band router reaches speeds of up to 1.8 Gbps, for a buffer-free 4K/HD streaming and gaming experience. With more and more devices in your home, your current router will likely begin to slow down. Archer AX20 uses Beamforming technology and 4 antennas to adapt and focus WiFi signals to your devices far away for stronger, more reliable coverage. Using Target Wake Time (TWT), your router talks to your devices and negotiates when and how frequently they should transfer data to increase device sleep time, extending battery life. The Archer AX20 works with all previous WiFi standards and all WiFi-enabled devices. Setup in minutes with Tether app.Top comment"Easy to install, but you must use your cell phone to activate....Routers...the Archer is a great Dual Band router. If you need a great affordable router this is the one for you!"
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Wi-Fi 6 technology has redefined home WiFi. Experience faster speeds, higher capacity, and reduced congestion overall compared to the previous AC Wi-Fi 5 standard. The Archer AX20 dual-band router reaches speeds of up to 1.8 Gbps, for a buffer-free 4K/HD streaming and gaming experience. With more and more devices in your home, your current router will likely begin to slow down. Archer AX20 uses Beamforming technology and 4 antennas to adapt and focus WiFi signals to your devices far away for stronger, more reliable coverage. Using Target Wake Time (TWT), your router talks to your devices and negotiates when and how frequently they should transfer data to increase device sleep time, extending battery life. The Archer AX20 works with all previous WiFi standards and all WiFi-enabled devices. Setup in minutes with Tether app.See all Wi-Fi RoutersASUS - ZenWiFi Pro AXE11000 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh Wi-Fi System (2-pack) - Black
Model: ZenWiFiProET12SKU: 6501438Top comment"Great app and router...I tried many routers and many of them offer subscriptions with paid protection amongst other things.. but asus router has most of that for free!!! ...Excellent Wifi6E Router!...I kept all the settings at the defaults. My cell phone was getting a 1.3 Gbps connection rate on the 6 GHz band out of the box. "
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ZenWiFi Pro AXE1100 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System (ET12 2PK) is the new paradigm for whole home mesh Wi-Fi, combining performance and beauty in a perfectly balanced package. Working with the ASUS Wi-Fi 6E ecosystem, it takes the productivity and entertainment capabilities of your whole-home network to the next level. Features include whole room coverage up to 6000 sq. ft. and 6+ rooms, dual 2.5G ports, 6GHz Band, AiMesh, with included lifetime internet security.Top comment"Great app and router...I tried many routers and many of them offer subscriptions with paid protection amongst other things.. but asus router has most of that for free!!! ...Excellent Wifi6E Router!...I kept all the settings at the defaults. My cell phone was getting a 1.3 Gbps connection rate on the 6 GHz band out of the box. "
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ZenWiFi Pro AXE1100 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System (ET12 2PK) is the new paradigm for whole home mesh Wi-Fi, combining performance and beauty in a perfectly balanced package. Working with the ASUS Wi-Fi 6E ecosystem, it takes the productivity and entertainment capabilities of your whole-home network to the next level. Features include whole room coverage up to 6000 sq. ft. and 6+ rooms, dual 2.5G ports, 6GHz Band, AiMesh, with included lifetime internet security.See all Mesh Wi-Fi