GSM module / LTE Hotspot

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Hi, if this is in the wrong place, please let me know.

I am having a really hard time understanding the specifications of the GSM modules I can find based on the GSM providers in Canada.

I am on the Rogers 5G LTE network with all my cell services. I was looking at picking up an LTE Hotspot so that I could give it to my Aunt who doesn't have data or SMS on her plan, and won't let me put it on and pay the bill. I looked into purchasing one from the provider, however, they want me to pay $60 / month for 500GB mobile data. I'm exploring options. What I am hoping to obtain help with is understanding the specifications of the network I am on against the specifications of a couple of 4G LTE modules that I have been able to find, but don't fully understand the frequency list because of how it's written.

I would love some guidance (if anyone can offer for this). I have put the links and information I am unsure of and likely sure of.

Rogers frequencies are:
2G
(GSM/EDGE)- 850MHz - B5
3G
(UMTS/HSPA) - 850MHz - B5
4G LTE
700MHz - B12
850MHz - B5
1900MHz - B2 / B25
1700/2100MHz (AWS) - B4 / B66
2600MHz - B7
5G
600MHz - N71 (DSS)
1700/2100MHz - (AWS) - N6 - (DSS)
2500MHz - N41
3500MHz - N78

The specifications on the modules that confuse me are:
# SIM7600CE-T 4G(LTE)

  • Networks supported:
    • TDD-LTE B38/B39/B40/B41
    • FDD-LTE B1/B3/B8
    • TD-SCDMA B34/B39
    • WCDMA/HSDPA/HSPA+ B1/B8
    • CDMA 1X/EVDO BC0
    • GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900MHz/1800MHz
  • 4G communication rate
    • 50Mbps uplink rate
    • 150Mbps downlink rate

SIM7600CE

  • LTE CAT4: Uplink up to 50Mbps, Downlink up to 150Mbps
  • TD-SCDMA: Uplink up to 128Kbps, Downlink up to 384Kbps
  • TD-HSDPA / HSUPA: Uplink up to 2.2 Mbps, Downlink up to 2.8 Mbps
  • HSPA +: Uplink up to 5.76 Mbps, Downlink up to 42 Mbps
  • UMTS: Uplink / Downlink up to 384Kbps
  • CDMA2000 / EVDO: Uplink up to 1.8 Mbps, Downlink up to 3.1 Mbps
  • EDGE: Uplink / Downlink up to 236.8Kbps
  • GPRS: Uplink / Downlink up to 85.6Kbps

And I think this one likely will work

SIM7600CE-T 4G/LTE Arduino Shield

  • TDD-LTE B38/B39/B40/B41
  • FDD-LTE B1/B3/B8
  • TD-SCDMA B34/B39
  • WCDMA/HSDPA/HSPA+ B1/B8
  • CDMA 1X/EVDO BC0
  • GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800 MHz
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This topic should be in Networking, Protocols, and Devices - Arduino Forum

What does your aunt got that she can use internet on?

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