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Cell cam LTE bands and carriers Read from the FCC filings
Every camera in our database is certified on Band 13, Verizon's 700 MHz band. The 2026 Tactacam filings and Browning's 2025 filing add Band 14, the FirstNet band AT&T runs. None of the camera-specific filings lists Band 71, T-Mobile's 600 MHz band; only one of the two modems Spypoint lists for the Flex-M2 is certified for it.
Signal is the first thing that breaks a cell cam, and r/trailcam is full of it: Edge 2 Pro weak signal, Tactacam Reveal cell signal strength (“the maps show AT&T and Verizon 4G LTE coverage… but with a cell phone it’s super spotty”), and Help a newbie? T-Mobile. Makers rarely publish band lists. FCC filings do.
Every Camera’s Band List
| Camera | B2/B25 | B4 | B5 | B12 | B13 | B14 | B26 | B66 | B71 | LTE category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tactacam Reveal Pro 4.0 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | – | ● | – | LTE Cat 1bis |
| Tactacam Reveal X 4.0 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | – | ● | – | not yet verified |
| Tactacam Reveal X 3.0 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ◐ | ◐ | ◐ | – | LTE Cat 1 (2024); LTE Cat 1bis (2026) |
| Moultrie Edge 3 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | – | – | ● | – | LTE Cat 1bis |
| Moultrie Edge 3 Pro | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | – | – | ● | – | LTE Cat 1bis |
| Moultrie Edge 4 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | – | – | ● | – | LTE Cat 1bis |
| Moultrie Edge 4 Pro | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | – | – | ● | – | LTE Cat 1bis |
| Spypoint Flex-M | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | – | – | – | – | LTE Cat 1 |
| Spypoint Flex-M2 | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ◐ | – | ● | ◐ | LTE Cat 1bis |
| Browning Defender Pro Scout Max HD | ● | ◐ | ● | ● | ● | ◐ | ◐ | ● | – | LTE Cat 1bis (2025); LTE Cat M1 (2023) |
● listed on every FCC filing for that camera · ◐ listed on one of its filings or modem options · – not listed. Built from the grant rows on each camera page; Spypoint rows come from the modem's own grant.
The Bands That Point to a Carrier
Most LTE bands are used by more than one carrier, so a band list alone won’t tell you which network a camera will join. Three bands are worth knowing by name:
- Band 13 (777–787 MHz uplink) is Verizon’s 700 MHz C block (Verizon Open Development). Every camera here lists it.
- Band 14 (788–798 MHz) is the FirstNet band, which AT&T operates (FirstNet). It appears on the 2026 Tactacam filings (Reveal Pro 4.0, Reveal X 4.0, the 2026 Reveal X 3.0 revision) and Browning’s 2025 Defender filing. No Moultrie Edge filing lists it.
- Band 71 (663–698 MHz) is T-Mobile’s 600 MHz “Extended Range LTE” (T-Mobile). No camera-specific filing in our database lists it. The Quectel EG915Q-NA modem’s own grant does, but Moultrie’s camera grants built on that modem don’t.
Modem Categories
| Category | Peak speed | Cameras here | What it means in the field |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Cat 1bis | 10 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up (Sequans, Verizon listing) | Tactacam 4.0 models and X 3.0 (2026), all Moultrie Edge 3 and 4 models, Spypoint Flex-M2, Browning (2025) | Current standard. Same speed as Cat 1 with one receive antenna |
| LTE Cat 1 | 10 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up (Quectel) | Spypoint Flex-M, Reveal X 3.0 (2024) | Older full-speed IoT category |
| LTE Cat M1 | Low-speed (Telit) | Browning Defender Pro Scout Max HD (2023) | Built for small data and long battery life |
How we identified each modem is on the camera pages: from module FCC IDs in test reports, markings in internal photos, or the “contains FCC ID” line in the maker’s manual.
How to Choose for Your Land
- Find the strongest carrier where the camera will hang. Coverage maps and a phone in hand often disagree, as the Vermont poster above found.
- Match it to the band list. On Verizon land, every camera here is certified on Band 13. On AT&T, the Tactacam 4.0 cameras and the 2025 Browning add Band 14. On T-Mobile, ask the maker which SIM ships, because no camera filing here lists Band 71.
- Ask the maker which carrier the SIM uses. Browning lets you choose AT&T or Verizon; Spypoint ships two preactivated SIM cards. Tactacam and Moultrie don’t say on the pages we read.
Band labels and filings are explained in our methodology.
Common questions
What does "works on all major networks" mean on a trail camera?
Usually that the camera’s SIM can roam onto more than one carrier. It doesn’t mean the camera is certified for every band each carrier uses. Moultrie’s Edge 3 page says “All 4 Major Networks”, while its FCC filing lists Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13 and 66, with no Band 14 or 71.
Will a cell cam get signal where my phone doesn't?
Not reliably. A camera with an external antenna mounted higher than your phone may do better, but the modem in most cameras here is a low-cost IoT module, not a phone-grade radio. Check coverage with the carrier the camera will use, at the height it will hang.
Which cell cam is best for T-Mobile?
On the filings alone, the Spypoint Flex-M2 with the Quectel modem is the only camera here certified on Band 71, T-Mobile’s 600 MHz band, and Spypoint doesn’t say which modem a unit has. The other cameras list bands T-Mobile also uses, such as 2, 4, 12 and 66, so they may still connect; ask the maker which carrier its SIM uses.
Is Cat M1 worse than Cat 1bis for a trail camera?
It’s slower but lower-power. Cat M1 was designed for small amounts of data and long battery life. Cat 1bis reaches up to 10 Mbps down and 5 Mbps up with a single antenna, which helps with full-resolution photos and video.