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Cutting-Edge Innovations: Acer Unveils 5G CPE, Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Routers, and Mobile Hotspot at CES 2026

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January 6, 2026

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Acer has announced four new connectivity products at CES 2026, bringing Wi-Fi 7 and 5G technology to its networking lineup. The range includes the gaming-focused Predator Connect X7S 5G CPE, two Acer Connect Ovia mesh routers, and the portable Acer Connect M4D 5G Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot.

Predator Connect X7S 5G CPE: Cellular and Wi-Fi 7 Combined

The Predator Connect X7S is Acer’s first 5G Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) device under the Predator gaming brand. It combines cellular connectivity with tri-band Wi-Fi 7 support, targeting gamers and users in areas where fibre broadband is unavailable or unreliable.

Pricing and Availability

For users with multiple Acer networking products, the consistency found across the entire range is designed to simplify their experience.

The Predator Connect X7S 5G CPE is set to launch in North America with a price tag of $499.99 USD, followed by availability in EMEA in May 2026 at EUR 349.

Arriving in North America in March 2026, the Acer Connect Ovia T360 will be priced at $149.99 USD for a single unit, $279.99 for a two-pack, or $399.99 for three. EMEA availability is expected in April 2026, with prices set at EUR 79.99, EUR 149.99, and EUR 219.99 respectively.

The Acer Connect Ovia T520 will be launched in North America during Q2 2026, with prices starting at $199.99 USD for a single unit, $379.99 for a two-pack, and $549.99 for a three-pack. EMEA pricing will kick off at EUR 159.99 for a single unit in July 2026, with two-packs priced at EUR 299.99 and three-packs at EUR 449.99.

Scheduled for Q2 2026 in North America, the Acer Connect M4D 5G Mobile Wi-Fi will be priced at $299.99 USD, followed by its release in EMEA in June 2026 at EUR 249.99.

While UK pricing has not been officially confirmed, it is typically aligned with Euro figures, inclusive of VAT.