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# UniFi 5G Backup: Cellular Failover for Any UniFi Network

Published 08 Jun 2026 · Category: News · Web: https://level-floor.bnr.la/blog/unifi-5g-backup/

*Ubiquiti's UniFi 5G Backup is a PoE-powered cellular failover device that adds SIM or eSIM 5G/LTE backup to any UniFi gateway — launching at US$99.*

> **Note:** Announced 21 May 2026 at US$99 . Australian (AUD) pricing and carrier compatibility will be listed on tech2have.com.au once confirmed.

Internet redundancy used to be a business-only luxury. UniFi 5G Backup makes it almost an impulse purchase: plug it into any UniFi gateway over a standard PoE port and your network gains cellular failover "almost immediately," in Ubiquiti's words.


## Why this matters in Australia


NBN faults, fixed-wireless dropouts and the occasional fibre cut all hit the same way: the internet stops and so does EFTPOS, cloud apps and VoIP. A cellular backup link keeps you online while the primary connection recovers — and now it costs about as much as a decent switch.


## What it does


Works with any UniFi gateway via a standard PoE connection
Supports both SIM and eSIM connectivity
Fully unlocked for any compatible carrier (LTE and 5G)
Integrates with UniFi Network 10 for centralised control
Customisable failover behaviour and traffic-routing policies
Optimised antenna design for flexible placement

"Enterprise-level resilience no longer requires a large investment," Ubiquiti says — "simply connect it to any switch port and your network is ready for backup connectivity."

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wky8eAYaPe0


## Gateways to pair it with


**Q: Do I need a special data plan?**

A: Any standard mobile data SIM or eSIM from a compatible carrier works. Because failover only carries traffic during an outage, a modest data allowance is usually plenty for most homes and small offices.

**Q: Will it fail over automatically?**

A: Yes — failover policy is configured in UniFi Network and the device switches over when the primary WAN drops, then fails back when it recovers.

**Q: Is 5G coverage required?**

A: No — it works on LTE too and will use the best available cellular connection. 5G simply gives you more headroom where it's available.


## Related reading


UniFi Network 10.4 — adds full 5G radio telemetry to the UI
Ubiquiti for small business — build resilience into a business network
Which UniFi Cloud Gateway to buy — pick a gateway for your connection

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