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  • 🌎【NO SIM NEEDED, INTELLIGENT NETWORK SELECTION】No SIM card needed, get instant domestic and international data by paying online. Patent Cloud SIM technology for smart selection of network with better signal. No more network congestion by dynamically network switching. Fast and stable 4G internet for home, outdoor and globally in 150+ countries. Also supports a SIM card slot, unlocked to use any SIM card, which means that you can easily use the data from it according to your own needs.
  • 🌎【NO CONTRACT, NO ROAMING FEES】Pay as you go WiFi. No contract nor roaming charges. Choose the more suitable data plan from our GlocalMe App anytime. Comes with included 1.1GB global data and 8GB US/CA/MX Data. For the 8GB data, please contact us to redeem it by providing the IMEI 2 number, which is on the back bottom of the device. You can freely choose the activation time according to your own travel plans. Please note that 8GB data is only available within 30 days after activation.
  • 🌎【PRIVATE AND SAFE WIFI】GlocalMe use the most security protocol to keep your WIFI connection safe. Self-Identified SSID Name and Password via Web Portal, no worries about the unsafe public WiFi anymore. Also with the GlocalMe APP, you can manage the data usage effectively and smartly. Easily track detailed interaction with the data, connect to personal network, purchase data, etc.
  • 🌎【SHAREABLE WIFI AND FLEXIBLE PLANS】Share your WIFI connection with up to 10 devices at once. Download GlocalMe App to easily manage your hotspot and purchase data plans at low cost. Flexible data plans allow you to buy service by the Day, Month, Region or GB. Support mainstream frequency bands and works in more than 150 countries around the world across America, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa and Oceania.
  • 🌎【EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE & AFTER-SALES SERVICE】3,000mAh long-lasting battery life to support up to 13 hours of use. Stable and secure 4G LTE internet connectivity, automatic disabling of large data consumption, perfect portable internet WiFi mobile hotspot device for travel, business, camping, remote tour, and more.
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Customer Ratings
Battery life
3.9
4.5
4.3
3.9
4.5
Easy to use
3.6
4.4
4.4
3.6
4.4
For traveling
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Wi-Fi
LTE
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
number of ports
1
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data transfer rate
150 megabits per second
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150 megabits per second
150 megabits per second
wireless standard
802 11 A, 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N, 802 11 AC
802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 N
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100 megabits per second
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Product Description

mobile hotspot

GlocalMe U3 4G LTE Worldwide WiFi Portable High Speed Mobile Hotspot Device

GlocalMe U3 WiFi device will enable you to set up your own private internet connection, practically anywhere in the world, on at least 10 devices simultaneously, including phones, laptops, tablets, and iPads, games consoles, and cameras. U3 is compact, light and slim and can fit in a pocket or the pouch of a backpack.

  • Comes with FREE 1.1GB global data and 8GB US/CA/MX data. After used up, you need to purchase more data on GlocalMe app
  • Stable and secure 4G LTE internet connectivity in 150+ Countries
  • Share internet connectivity with up to 10 smart devices, including laptop, smart phone, kindle, etc.
  • SIM card-free, supporting a pay-as-you-go data plans
  • Automatic disabling of large data consumption
  • Self-Identified SSID Name and Password via Web Portal
  • Connected Devices Control via the Web Portal
  • 3,000mAh Long-lasting battery life to support up to 13 hours of use
  • Flexibility to use your own SIM card via a Nano SIM card slot

Please note that 1.1GB global data is already included in your device, but for the 8GB US data, you can let us redeem it when you receive the device. Just tell us your IMEI number for 8GB US Data package activation, which is on the back bottom of the device. Then you can enjoy it within 30 days. Of course, you can freely choose the activation time according to your travel plans. When need it, just let us know.

portable wifi

GlocalMe has covered over 150 countries and is trying to cover a larger area.

  • North America: United States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico
  • South America: Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Curacao, Ecuador, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Tahiti, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, Uruguay, Venezuela
  • Europe: Aland Islands, Albania, Andorra, Anguilla, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Martin (France), San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City
  • Asia: Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Hong Kong(China), India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Laos, Macao(China), Mainland China, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan(China), Tajikistan, Thailand, Vietnam
  • Oceania: Australia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, New Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands
  • Africa: Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Reunion, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Western Sahara, Zambia

PLEASE NOTE THAT COUNTRIES NOT MENTIONED IN THE ABOVE ARE NOT SUPPORTED TEMPORARILY.

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Flexible Data Plans to Meet Every Need

User-friendly App

With GlocalMe App, you could manage your data smartly by topping up your balance, purchasing data packages and easily track detailed interaction with the data. There are 3 kinds of packages that you can choose on our app: individual packages for single country, multi-country or regional packages, and global package. Numerous data plans for more information, please go to GlocalMe app.

Daypass & Monthly Pass

Daypass

  • 2GB 1-Day Package for North America
  • USD 6.99

Monthly Pass

  • Unlimited data for US. High speeds up to 100GB, slower after.
  • USD 88.00, 25GB full speed
  • USD 99.00, 50GB full speed
  • USD 159.00, 100GB full speed

Get More, please go to GlocalMe app.

Plans for Region & Data Subscription

Plans for Region

  • We have popular destinations recommended for you, such as Egypt, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, etc.

Data Subscription

Local plans for USA

  • Cost: USD 36.00 (10GB 30-Day)

Data package for global

  • USD 29.00 (1GB 30-Day)
  • USD 72.50 (3GB 30-Day)

Get More, please go to GlocalMe app.

Specification

  • Item size: 126 * 66* 10 mm/4.96 * 2.60 * 0.4 in (L * W * H)
  • Item weight: Approx. 125g / 4.4oz
  • NETWORK TYPE: Full Frequency Band Support
  • LTE FDD: Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/9/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/66; LTE TDD: Band 34/38/39/40/41
  • WCDMA: Band 1/2/4/5/6/8/9/19; GSM: 1900/1800/900/850 MHz
  • MAX Speed Theoretically: LTE: DL 150Mbps/UL 50Mbps
  • BATTERY: 3000mAh Li-ion batter
  • Ports: Type-C; Input: DC 5V-2A

Mobile Hotspot

Pocket MIFI

portable wifi

Pay as you go

NO SIM card needed, supporting a pay-as-you-go data structure, as low as USD 1.59/1GB USA local package. No contract, on-demand data access that’s flexible for your everyday needs. GlocalMe help to get access to 4G LTE high speed internet.

Smart Local Network Auto-Selection

Uses our patented CloudSIM technology to allow SIM free connectivity, supporting pay-as-you-go and smart-choice for best network connection, avoiding roaming free services. The wide coverage, stability and efficiency of this advanced technology has helped millions of travelers and consumers to owned internet connection at home, outdoors and around the world.

Long Lasting Battery Life

3,000mAh Long-lasting battery life to support up to 13 hours of use, a perfect portable internet WiFi mobile hotspot device for travel, family tour, business, camping, remote activity, and more.

wifi anywhere

global wifi

pocket mifi

Private & Safe Network

GlocalMe uses the most security protocol to keep your WiFi connection safe. Also with the GlocalMe APP, you can manage the data usage effectively and smartly. Easily track detailed interaction with the data, connect to personal network, personal network, purchase data.

Share with up to 10 devices

Share your WiFi connection with up to 10 devices at the same time. Easily meet everyone's need: music, movie, TikTok, Youtube, Facebook, video, etc.

Pocket WiFi

Lightweight, portable: just 125g, fits easily into your pocket, a suitcase, backpack, or purse for connectivity on-the-go.

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Customer Reviews
3.8 out of 5 stars
1,031
3.9 out of 5 stars
2,102
4.0 out of 5 stars
107
4.1 out of 5 stars
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3.9 out of 5 stars
152
3.9 out of 5 stars
89
WiFi 4G LTE 4G LTE 5G, 4G LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE
Wi-Fi Frequency 2.4GHz Dual-band 2.4G/5G Dual-band 2.4G/5G 2.4GHz 2.4GHz 2.4GHz
Battery 3000mAh 3900mAh 5400mAh 3500mAh 3000mAh 3000mAh
Usage time up to 13 hours up to 12 hours 11h-5G;15h-4G up to 12 hours up to 13 hours up to 10 hours
Connects up to 10 devices 10 devices 16 devices 10 devices 8 devices 10 devices
Touch Screen display No 5 in. LCD 2.4 in. LCD 2.4 in. LCD No 2.4 in. LCD
Speed Upload: 50Mbps; Download: 150Mbps Upload: 50Mbps; Download: 150Mbps up to 2.5Gbps; 15 times the speed of 4G Upload: 50Mbps; Download: 150Mbps Upload: 50Mbps; Download: 150Mbps Upload: 50Mbps; Download: 150Mbps
Power bank No Yes Yes No No No
Stability ✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓
Portability ✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓✓✓

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    Customer reviews

    3.8 out of 5 stars
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    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of use of the networking router. They mention that the app is easy to follow and doesn't take long to learn. Customers are also satisfied with quality. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, value, signal strength, connectivity, speed, and battery life.

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    58 customers mention49 positive9 negative

    Customers like the ease of use of the networking router. They mention it's simple to use, easy to follow, and doesn't take long to learn. They say the app is easy to use and the device works flawlessly. Customers also mention that the setup is fast and that it'll add data through the app. They also say it'd be easy to add a local sim card and that the product is a convenient way to have service.

    "...Finally, the software is usable, and there have been many improvements from the G3 to G4, which is hopefully a sign of many more improvements to come..." Read more

    "...and such a convenient way to have service! It worked great in EVERY country!I carry this little guy with me everywhere...." Read more

    "...Turn it on or turn it off. The initial setup was easy and I did not download the app or bind it to an account yet since I just slapped a sim card in..." Read more

    "...Hooking it up to everything was simple and the customer service was excellent. I travel a lot and this is the ONE thing I MUST HAVE GOING FORWARD!..." Read more

    20 customers mention18 positive2 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the networking router. They mention it's a solid good item, high quality, and reliable. Some say that the customer service is awful. However, most are happy with the product and recommend it to others.

    "...If you travel a lot and are looking for a cost effective, reliable solution to having internet access abroad, I give the GlocalMe G4 my highest..." Read more

    "...It has been rock solid and has given me some decent speeds while my poor phone has had crap service from Tmobile..." Read more

    "...Speed and signal quality is outstanding. The construction is quality materials and durability will give me the compatibility I need." Read more

    "Reliable and worked for my needs. Supported 3 devices in Europe. App is pretty easy to use. Data is reasonably priced." Read more

    113 customers mention75 positive38 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the router. Some mention that it worked great in every country, while others say that it refused to work almost at all. They also say that the router works well when near a tower, and that the Square app worked flawlessly the entire show. However, some customers also say the router only works if you have bars.

    "...we've had GlocalMe devices on 6 international trips and they worked flawlessly...." Read more

    "...and such a convenient way to have service! It worked great in EVERY country!I carry this little guy with me everywhere...." Read more

    "...HOWEVER, the device did not work as I had no service AGAIN!!!..." Read more

    "...It has worked very well. Only once did it lose connection and I had a local neighbor go in and reset it for me...." Read more

    52 customers mention17 positive35 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the networking router. Some mention it's very affordable and works great, while others say it'll turn into a complete rip off.

    "...can be a little funky and require some cycling, and the simless plans are very expensive, but overall this works well." Read more

    "Package too expensive" Read more

    "...If you travel a lot and are looking for a cost effective, reliable solution to having internet access abroad, I give the GlocalMe G4 my highest..." Read more

    "Too expensive" Read more

    51 customers mention35 positive16 negative

    Customers are mixed about the signal strength of the networking router. Some mention that it's a great hotspot for traveling, enabling them to work from everywhere. However, others say that the signal is too weak to be of much use, it didn't connect them to the Internet, and it lost signal in mountain valleys.

    "This is great for travel if you have multiple people/devices needing to connect...." Read more

    "...One thing I was really impressed with was the wifi range. I have been roaming almost as far away from this thing as I'd roam from a normal router...." Read more

    "...All it kept saying was that there is no internet...." Read more

    "...The range is great. It's on the second floor of a 3100 square foot cabin and covers the whole house." Read more

    36 customers mention19 positive17 negative

    Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the router. Some mention that it has a great Wi-Fi connection and never missed signal or connectivity. However, others say that it randomly loses connection and has sluggish performance.

    "...It has a pretty powerful wifi signal which has been super helpful as I have been working in an all-metal building a lot...." Read more

    "...time I had a problem was when I was in the suburbs as the connection became a bit spotty...." Read more

    "...This is more like a phone and has the time, signal strength, type of connection (3G 4G) battery condition, etc. shown on the touch screen...." Read more

    "...phone services because I don't trust them but the U3 kept disconnecting from my Iphone 12 and if I connected sometimes stuff would not download or..." Read more

    36 customers mention21 positive15 negative

    Customers are mixed about the speed of the router. Some mention that it has great speed and signal quality in rural areas, while others say that it's slow and can't do heavy downloading.

    "...I'm not sure of the processor/RAM specs, but the G4 boots faster and the UI feels snappier than the G3...." Read more

    "...which I am unsure if it actually helped me or not... is when signal got really sluggish, I would hold the device up in the air while slowly spinning..." Read more

    "...It has been rock solid and has given me some decent speeds while my poor phone has had crap service from Tmobile..." Read more

    "Update: I tested the US data package and the speed was disappointing 7-10 bps. About 5 times slower than the hotel wifi at the same time...." Read more

    15 customers mention9 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the battery life of the networking router. Some mention that it has good battery life, while others say that it runs out of battery fast. The data stream lasted 2 days and the battery didn't stay charged.

    "...the box and found it very easy to start up and use, and it came with a 90% charge...." Read more

    "...it didn't last as long as I thought it would...." Read more

    "...The batteries hold up for our all day use as well!" Read more

    "...when I buy 50 gigs for $89 they last about a week and the battery doesn’t stay charged u have to keep it plugged in to a power source almost..." Read more

    Disappointing Speed.  Slowest device I own.
    3 Stars
    Disappointing Speed. Slowest device I own.
    I recently purchased a U3. What follows is my experience over the first 48 hours of ownership. (Spoiler - I suspect that wireless carriers throttle this device) After two days and dozens of online chats with GlocalMe customer support, I was able to increase the download speed on my desktop PC using the U3 from 0.6 Mbps to 16.5 Mbps.To compare this to other methods of accessing the internet from my desktop PC:Device Used ---------------- Download SpeedU3 ----------------------------16.5 MbpsTether to Verizon phone --- 51.1 Mbps (Galaxy S8)Tether to T-Mobile phone -- 53.6 Mbps (Galaxy S8)2.4G WiFi ------------------- 127.2 Mbps (TP Link AC 1750)5.0G WiFi ------------------- 461.1 Mbps (TP Link AC 1750)Ethernet ------------------- 912.8 Mbps (AT&T Fiber)Note that I used the same speed test on a Chrome browser on my desktop PC to keep everything apples to apples.According to customer support, my U3 was connecting to T-Mobile. Unfortunately, the best speed I could achieve was 16.5 Mbps through the U3 vs 53.6 Mbps through a T-Mobile phone. This is why I suspect the throttling.Speaking of customer support, do not be afraid to use the chat feature as soon as you suspect as issue. As long as you are very patient, they will eventually walk you through how to troubleshoot your device, update the firmware, etc. Their website, phone app, online manual and paper manual are practically useless and say little more than "turn on the device and cross your fingers."If using a device like the U3 is the only option you have, then use it. If you have any other options available - tether to a phone, Starbucks WiFi, tinfoil hat - they are likely to be much faster and more reliable.I am currently using the U3 with their included data plan. I ordered a data only sim card from Tello (who uses T-Mobile) to see if that works better (maybe GlocalMe only pays carriers for their slowest / lowest priority service).UPDATE:I received the Tello sim card. Along with the Tello sim card, I also tried my T-Mobile sim card and my Verizon sim card from my phones. (Spoiler - sim cards are faster, but not by much)SIM Card -- Download SpeedNone ------ 14.6 MbpsTello -------26.3 MbosVerizon --- 14.4 MbpsT-Mobile -- 23.2 MbpsKinda looks like the GlocalMe U3 is using Verizon and not T-Mobile when there is no sim card.Tello and T-Mobile are similar, which makes sense since they are on the same network.After all of this, the biggest mystery to me is why tethering to a T-Mobile or a Verizon phone is 2-3 times faster than when I take the sim cards out of the phones and put them in the GlocalMe. I would have expected the GlocalMe with a sim card to be as fast as tethering to a phone with the exact same sim card, but it's not. Maybe the carriers give some kind of priority to cell phones vs other devices.To summarize - The GlocalMe works, especially if you can find the right sim card and carrier combination and you accept that connection speeds are going to be lower than other methods of accessing the internet.
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    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2019
    Model: U3 BlackVerified Purchase
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Many improvements over the G3 - still the best portable wifi hotspot on the market!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2019
    I've owned a couple of G3s now for a little over a year and they've been absolutely amazing on every international trip we've taken. I mentioned in my G3 review that the unit is fairly bulky and heavy, due to having such a large battery and the capability (which we never used) to serve as a portable battery for mobile devices. Even after a full 8-10 hour day of usage, we rarely saw the battery drop below 70-75% state of charge.

    When I saw a new iteration of the device, the G4, came out, I had to have one and I think GlocalMe have significantly improved the form factor of the device. It sports a much larger screen, is significantly thinner, and weights a lot less. The battery is smaller (3900 mAh vs. 5350 mAh), but that has not been an issue for us. Even after a full day of usage, the battery on the G4 was still around 40-50% so I think it could easily last for two days.

    G3: 126mm x 64mm x 17mm (thick); 235g; 5350 mAh
    G4: 136mm x 71mm x 12mm (thick); 187g; 3900 mAh

    I'm not sure of the processor/RAM specs, but the G4 boots faster and the UI feels snappier than the G3. The screen appears to be a similar resolution (perhaps slightly higher, but not noticeably higher) but I noticed colors seem more vibrant and there's a lot better contrast. I last updated my G3 software a couple of months ago, so it could be out of date, but the G4 has additional apps: Google Maps, translation app, and a currency conversion app (though this appears to be entirely in Chinese). The inclusion of maps is awesome and in general, I hope this means that in the future, we may be able to install our own Android apps on the device!

    I also want to share some things that I think could be improved or that might be considered downsides to the G4. We'll start with the obvious, which is that because the device is so new, there are no case options for it - hopefully that will change soon. The other major downside is that it does not appear as if a single GlocalMe account can register multiple devices. This means you'll need multiple email addresses if you have multiple devices - generally, I don't think this is an issue, but those of you upgrading from a G3 to G4 might find this a little frustrating. The other consequence of this is that the accounts (and therefore devices) cannot share purchased plans. I hope this is something they improve in the future.

    Lastly, I noticed the data plan store now includes unlimited plans for certain regions, which will throttle after hitting some data limit. This is a great, cheaper option for many if you don't plan to use much data, or if the speed isn't a huge concern for you. In Brazil, for example, the unlimited plan was $5/day, while the metered plans were expensive in comparison: ~$10 for 1 GB or $26 for 3 GB, though of course, there is no throttling on these plans. It's great to see GlocalMe adding new plans to fit different usage profiles!

    In summary, we've had GlocalMe devices on 6 international trips and they worked flawlessly. No issues registering on local networks or using the GlocalMe data plans. The hardware is solid - we've never experienced an issue that required rebooting the device. Finally, the software is usable, and there have been many improvements from the G3 to G4, which is hopefully a sign of many more improvements to come. If you travel a lot and are looking for a cost effective, reliable solution to having internet access abroad, I give the GlocalMe G4 my highest recommendation!
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2023
    Model: U3 BlackVerified Purchase
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this little thing!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2023
    I original bought this device, because I live in both the US and Canada. In order to keep one phone with one number, I bought this device and have a Canadian SIM card in it for 99% of its purpose. I am also a professional triathlete and travel for races to countries across the globe. I brought this device to France and Finland just this past year. For those countries I purchased packages thru the GlocalMe app. They were incredibly reasonable prices (cheaper than a cellphone international plan!), and such a convenient way to have service! It worked great in EVERY country!

    I carry this little guy with me everywhere. It lives in my purse however also rides in my bike draft box or back pocket on runs and bike rides. It has been dropped it... A LOT. As you can see in the pic, it's scuffed and scratched. Even still, this thing works well. Going on 1.5 years with it and next trip will be Chile. I am grateful for such a handy device and now I never have to worry how I will have service in any other country. 😊
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2022
    Model: U3 BlackVerified Purchase
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    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
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