Cafés Crack Down on Remote Workers—NETGEAR Offers a Smarter, More Secure Alternative
Working from your favourite café might soon be off the menu. Across the UK and Europe, coffee shops are enforcing strict policies, banning laptops during busy hours, imposing time limits on tables, charging for WiFi access, or even switching off WiFi altogether. In this growing post-pandemic backlash against so-called “laptop squatters”—those lingering for hours with a single drink—remote and hybrid workers are getting caught in the crossfire, left with nowhere to go but the sofa, kitchen table, or a spotty mobile hotspot.
With more than a quarter of UK adults now working in hybrid roles, according to the Office for National Statistics, remote professionals face a new reality: café-based working is no longer guaranteed.
However, as spring blooms and workers seek to soak up the sunshine, NETGEAR offers a new way to work remotely—no café or patchy public WiFi required.
BYOW: Bring Your Own WiFi
Designed for today’s flexible work culture, the Nighthawk M3 Mobile Router delivers secure, reliable, high-speed 5G internet on the go. Powered by Qualcomm, WiFi 6 technology ensures speeds of up to 2.5Gbps, for up to 32 devices.
Whether you’re sending emails from a quiet train carriage, hosting a video call from the park, or working from an Airbnb, the M3 is a powerful, portable solution for staying productive wherever the workday takes you, with zero compromise.
- Work Anywhere, Anytime: High-performance 5G internet with WiFi 6—ideal for the commute, airport lounges, a holiday rental, or wherever inspiration strikes.
- Worldwide Coverage: Enjoy uninterrupted WiFi in 125+ countries and easily swap SIM cards and data plans—perfect for flexible workers who don’t want to be tied to one spot.
- Built-In Security and Privacy: Avoid the risks of unsecured public WiFi with enhanced security across all connected devices.
- Reliable Performance: More powerful, and far more secure, than phone tethering, the M3 delivers speeds up to 2.5Gbps. Connect up to 32 devices without draining phone battery.
- Long-Lasting Battery Life: Built for long days away from power sources, get up to 13 hours of working time on a single charge.
- Expanded Coverage When Needed: Plug in without the battery to unlock up to 1,000 sq. ft. of extended WiFi coverage.
- Doubles as Home Backup: Keep smart devices online 24/7, even during outages.
Consumers can find more information here.
