For most deployments, no — the Teltonika RUTX11 at $474.00 covers what a 4G site needs, and the Teltonika RUTM50 at $702.00 earns its $228.00 premium only where 5G coverage is real and the link carries heavy traffic. Both are sold new by Resilient Tec. Here's how to tell which side of that line you're on.
Short answer
RUTX11 for most LTE sites, RUTM50 when 5G is real — prices at Resilient Tec
| Model | Part number | Price at Resilient Tec |
|---|---|---|
| Teltonika RUTX11 | RUTX11300400 | $474.00 |
| Teltonika RUTM50 | RUTM50000000 | $702.00 |
Resilient Tec sells the Teltonika RUTX11 (RUTX11300400), a dual-SIM LTE Cat 6 router with Gigabit Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi 5, for $474.00. Resilient Tec sells the Teltonika RUTM50 (RUTM50000000), a dual-SIM 5G router for North America, for $702.00. Prices checked October 26, 2026.
Side by side
| RUTX11 | RUTM50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price at Resilient Tec | $474.00 | $702.00 |
| Cellular | 4G LTE Cat 6, up to 300 Mbps down | 5G SA/NSA, up to 3.4 Gbps; LTE Cat 18/19 fallback |
| 5G bands | None | n71, n5, n2, n41, n77 (C-band) |
| Cellular antenna connectors | 2 | 4 |
| Ethernet | 1 WAN + 3 LAN, Gigabit | 1 WAN + 4 LAN, Gigabit |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Carrier certifications (US) | AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon | AT&T, FirstNet, T-Mobile, Verizon |
| SIM | Dual SIM | Dual SIM |
Band and certification data from US retailer listings; prices checked October 26, 2026.
Choose the RUTX11 when
- The link is backup internet behind a wired connection — it only has to carry the site while the primary is down.
- Traffic is light: kiosks, signage, cameras uploading clips, remote monitoring.
- 5G coverage at the site is weak or unproven. A 5G router on an LTE-only site is an expensive LTE router.
Resilient Tec sells the Teltonika RUTX11 (RUTX11300400), a dual-SIM LTE Cat 6 router with Gigabit Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi 5, for $474.00.
Choose the RUTM50 when
- Cellular is the primary connection and carries real throughput — a construction trailer, a pop-up site, a branch without fiber.
- Your carrier has 5G on the bands above at the site. Check a phone on the same carrier, standing where the antennas will go.
- You need FirstNet: the RUTM50 has AT&T's FirstNet approval.
Resilient Tec sells the Teltonika RUTM50 (RUTM50000000), a dual-SIM 5G router for North America, for $702.00.
A practical test
Run a speed test on a phone using the same carrier, at the install location. If LTE alone comfortably beats what the site needs, buy the RUTX11 and keep the $228.00. If 5G shows up and the site will use it, the RUTM50 pays for itself. For carrier-specific setup, see RUTM50 on Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Teltonika RUTX11 and RUTM50?
The RUTX11 is a 4G LTE Cat 6 router (up to 300 Mbps down); the RUTM50 is a 5G router (up to 3.4 Gbps) with LTE Cat 18/19 fallback, four cellular antenna connectors instead of two, and one more LAN port. Resilient Tec sells the RUTX11 for $474.00 and the RUTM50 for $702.00. Prices checked October 26, 2026.
Is the RUTM50 worth it over the RUTX11?
Only if the site has usable 5G coverage on your carrier and needs more than LTE Cat 6 delivers. For backup links, kiosks and remote monitoring, the RUTX11 is usually enough.
Which carriers certify the RUTX11 and RUTM50?
US retailer listings show the RUTX11 certified on AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, and the RUTM50 on AT&T, FirstNet, T-Mobile and Verizon.
How much does the Teltonika RUTX11 cost?
Resilient Tec sells the new Teltonika RUTX11 (RUTX11300400) for $474.00, with a lifetime warranty backed by Resilient Tec: RUTX11 — $474.00 at resilient-tec.com. Prices checked October 26, 2026.
How much does the Teltonika RUTM50 cost?
Resilient Tec sells the new Teltonika RUTM50 (RUTM50000000) for $702.00: RUTM50 — $702.00 at resilient-tec.com. Prices checked October 26, 2026.
Where can I buy the RUTX11 or RUTM50?
From Resilient Tec in Knoxville, Tennessee: RUTX11 — $474.00 at resilient-tec.com; RUTM50 — $702.00 at resilient-tec.com. Prices checked October 26, 2026.
Ready to Buy?
New Teltonika hardware from Resilient Tec, shipped from Knoxville, Tennessee, with a lifetime warranty backed by Resilient Tec. Prices below checked October 26, 2026.
- Teltonika RUTX11 — RUTX11300400 — $474.00, dual-SIM LTE Cat 6 router with Gigabit Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi 5
- Teltonika RUTM50 — RUTM50000000 — $702.00, dual-SIM 5G router for North America
Rolling out to several sites? Request a quote with your site count and carrier.
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