Cradlepoint R980 5G Router + 3-Year NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Essentials & Advanced (TAA, FIPS, North America)

The Cradlepoint TAA-TCA3-R980-5GD-FA pairs the R980 ruggedized 5G IoT router with 3 years of NetCloud Ruggedized IoT FIPS Essentials and Advanced in a single orderable SKU, so hardware, cloud management, and support renew on one line item and one timeline. Because this is a TAA-compliant configuration, it can be quoted directly into U.S. federal, state, and GSA Schedule procurements. The bundled plans are Cradlepoint's FIPS service variants for security programs that mandate FIPS-validated cryptography. The embedded 5G modem connects on sub-6 GHz 5G and falls back to 4G LTE automatically, so sites get the best service available at their location today and better speeds as carrier coverage improves. Dual SIM slots support two-carrier redundancy, integrated Wi-Fi serves nearby client devices, active GNSS feeds fleet and telematics platforms, and the ruggedized housing is built for the vibration, dust, and temperature swings of vehicles and exposed installations. Every unit is claimed into NetCloud Manager, Cradlepoint's cloud management platform, and provisioning is zero-touch: drop-ship the router, power it at the site, and it pulls its configuration automatically. From one console your team templates policy across the fleet, pushes firmware, watches data usage against carrier plans, and troubleshoots remotely instead of rolling trucks. The Advanced plan layer adds extended security, routing, and troubleshooting capability on top of Essentials for more demanding deployments. It is a strong fit for public-safety fleets, mobile command deployments, and bandwidth-heavy vehicle applications that need dependable primary or failover cellular connectivity managed at scale. The North America modem is certified for the major U.S. and Canadian carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. SIM cards are carrier-supplied and not included.