U5G – Ubiquiti UniFi 5G Backup

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The Tech Geeks, under their parent company Twelve Times (Worldwide) Pty Ltd trade in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

This allows us to purchase stock from suppliers from locations where they have it available.    We are then able to import those products directly, along with providing localised Warranty and Replacement as required.

We only list items that we know have been, or are about to be released to us and since we purchase only in small batches these are often flown in on short time frames.

We list on each product our expected shipments and ones that we have already sent out to customers.   Please use these dates as a guideline as we always suggest 14-21 days just to allow for air freight or customs hold ups.

Please note that this is the worldwide version and supports 5G frequencies for all of the main providers in Australia (Telstra, Optus & Vodafone). At this moment in time, the only service provider that has rolled out RedCap is Telstra. Currently, Optus are still at the testing phase, but there is no mention yet from Vodafone when they will have an active REDCAP service. 

The U5G from Ubiquiti is a compact, PoE‑powered 5G cellular backup device designed to provide automatic internet failover for UniFi networks. Built using efficient 5G RedCap technology, the UniFi 5G Backup ensures your business stays connected when the primary WAN link goes down, without the cost or complexity of a full‑performance 5G modem.

Simply connect the U5G to any UniFi PoE port and adopt it within UniFi Network for instant deployment. Its small form factor and included desktop, wall and window mounts allow flexible placement for optimal signal strength. The device supports both Nano‑SIM and eSIM, giving you carrier flexibility while keeping installations clean and cable‑free.

Key Features:

• 5G RedCap cellular backup for reliable WAN failover
• PoE‑powered with single‑cable installation
• Automatic failover managed in UniFi Network
• Nano‑SIM and eSIM support
• Compact design with versatile mounting options

Ideal for:
Small businesses, retail sites, branch offices, MSP deployments, and any UniFi network requiring cost‑effective internet redundancy.

Compatible Products:

UniFi Cloud Gateways
UniFi Gateways
UniFi PoE Switches

FAQs:

Can the U5G be used as a primary internet connection?
The U5G is designed specifically for backup internet and failover, not as a primary WAN.

Does the U5G require external power?
No, the device is fully powered via PoE.

Is the U5G locked to a carrier?
No, it is carrier‑unlocked and supports compatible Nano‑SIMs and eSIM profiles.