Last verified 2026-05-17

What you get

Unlimited 4G internet on the T-Mobile network for your nonprofit, for $10 a month per hotspot. You can order up to 11 hotspots per year (TechSoup's fiscal year runs July 1 – June 30). [Source: techsoup.org/products/hotspot-for-mobile-beacon-4g-internet-service-for-nonprofits-g-51472- (accessed 2026-05-17)]

No data caps. No throttling. No overage fees. [Source: mobilebeacon.org (accessed 2026-05-17)]

What it costs

Item Cost
TechSoup admin fee (per 4G hotspot) $18 standard / $9 TechSoup Plus
Service plan, paid annually in advance $120/year ($10/month × 12)
Shipping & handling Charged per hotspot at checkout

[Source: techsoup.org/products/hotspot-for-mobile-beacon-4g-internet-service-for-nonprofits-g-51472- (accessed 2026-05-17)]

So one hotspot for a full year of unlimited data costs about $138 + shipping. That works out to roughly $11.50 a month, all-in, for unlimited data.

Who qualifies

Any annual operating budget size is eligible. Library systems can request the full set of devices per branch. [Source: mobilebeacon.org/techsoup (accessed 2026-05-17)]

How to apply

  1. Register your nonprofit at TechSoup — techsoup.org. You'll need your EIN and proof of 501(c)(3) status. Verification usually takes a few business days.
  2. Add the Mobile Beacon hotspot to your TechSoup cart and pay the $18 (or $9) admin fee.
  3. Wait for the promo code — TechSoup emails you a code after the order processes.
  4. Order on Mobile Beacon's site using the code, and pay the $120 annual service fee + shipping.
  5. Device ships from Mobile Beacon — usually within a week.