Amazon’s new eero signal keeps you connected to the Internet when outages occur

Amazon’s new $99.99 eero Signal 4G LTE, announced Wednesday, serves as an instant backup when your internet goes down, provided you have an eero subscription.

Customers connect the new eero signal to any compatible eero device powered by a USB-C port and equipped with Wi-Fi 6 or higher. The eero signal automatically switches to the cellular network when an outage occurs, then returns to standby mode when service is restored.

It’s ideal for employees working from home, those who need security systems to stay online, or those in areas prone to power outages.

Because the cellular network is used only intermittently, the subscription cost is lower than most comparable 4G LTE plans. At launch, users can choose between a $99.99 eero Plus annual subscription with 10GB of backup data or a $199.99 eero Plus 100 plan with 100GB of data. Both offer discounted prices when you first purchase the device. Eero says the device supports several major carriers, including AT&T and Verizon, and connects to the optimal network at the time using an integrated multi-carrier eSIM.

Later this year, the company will also launch a 5G version of eero Signal for $199.99, and support for the device will be coming for those with eero Business plans as well.