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Cellular failover for when
your ISP goes down.

$19 USD/year + pay-as-you-go data. Sits idle for pennies. Ready in seconds when you need it. Auto top-up. No expiring data.

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$19 USD/year/Pay-as-you-go/Data never expires
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When your ISP goes down, everything stops.

Remote work, video calls, smart home, security cameras — all dependent on a single connection with zero redundancy.

ISP outages happen

Cable cut, router failure, maintenance window, weather event. When your ISP goes down, you go completely offline — no work, no communication, no access.

One connection, zero redundancy

Most homes and small offices run on a single ISP. One failure takes out everything. No backup means no fallback.

Backup plans are expensive to maintain

A second ISP or dedicated LTE plan costs $30-80/month just to sit there waiting. Hard to justify for something you rarely use.

Prepaid backup data expires

Buy a monthly cellular plan for emergencies. Your ISP stays up. The data expires unused. You pay again next month. And the month after.

A backup connection that doesn't cost $50/month to sit idle.

Always-ready failover

$19 USD/year keeps your cellular backup active. Data is pay-as-you-go — costs almost nothing when idle, available instantly when your ISP drops.

Auto top-up

Set a balance threshold and forget about it. Your backup refills automatically. When your ISP goes down at 2 AM, your failover has credit ready.

Data never expires

No monthly data plans. No expiring bundles. Add credit once and it waits until you need it — next week, next month, next year.

Speed throttling

Throttle the backup connection to minimize idle data costs. Remove the limit during an actual outage for full speed. You control exactly what you spend.

Multiple carrier options

Choose between multiple cellular networks in your area. Pick the one with the best coverage at your location, or the lowest rate.

Instant setup

Purchase, scan QR code, install the eSIM on a phone or cellular modem. No waiting for hardware delivery. No carrier activation hoops.

Set up your backup in minutes

01

Get your eSIM

Pay $19 USD/year, add some data credit, and receive your eSIM QR code instantly. Enable auto top-up so it's always funded.

02

Install on a device

Scan the QR code or manually enter the eSIM details on a phone, tablet, or eSIM-capable modem. Connect it to your router via USB or ethernet.

03

Configure failover

Set your router to failover to the cellular connection. When your ISP drops, traffic reroutes automatically. Done.

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Scriptable via API

Automate throttling from your failover scripts. Remove the speed limit when your ISP goes down, re-apply it when it recovers.

# your account URL (from your account page)
API=https://dracotel.com/api/v1/a/{token}/esim/{iccid}

# ISP is down — remove speed limit
curl -X PUT $API/throttling \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{"throttling":"NO_LIMIT"}'

# ISP is back — throttle to conserve data
curl -X PUT $API/throttling \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{"throttling":"SPEED_500_KBPS"}'

Your account token and eSIM ICCID are available on your account page. 51 speed options from 100 Kbps to 5 Mbps, or no limit.

Backup internet eSIM

Always ready. Pay only when you need it.

$19USD/year
No expiring dataCredit waits until you need it
Pay per MBPennies when idle
Multiple carriersChoose the best for your area
Unrestricted hotspotTethering fully supported
Speed throttlingMinimize idle data costs
Auto top-upAlways has credit ready
4G LTE & 5G5G varies by carrier/region
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Check data rates

Wholesale per-MB rates. What you'd pay during an outage.

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Backup internet FAQ

How do I set this up as a backup connection?

Install the eSIM on a phone, tablet, or eSIM-compatible cellular modem. Connect it to your router via USB tethering, ethernet (from a modem), or wifi. Configure your router's failover or dual-WAN to use the cellular connection as backup. When your primary ISP drops, traffic routes over cellular automatically.

How much does it cost when I'm not using it?

The subscription is $19 USD/year. When your ISP is up and the backup is idle, you use zero data and pay nothing beyond the subscription. No monthly fees, no expiring plans. When your ISP goes down, you pay only for the data you use at wholesale rates.

What if my ISP goes down overnight?

If you have failover configured, it switches automatically. Auto top-up ensures your balance is always funded. You'll be back online without lifting a finger.

Can I throttle the backup to save data?

Yes. Set a speed limit so background traffic uses minimal data while idling. During an actual outage, remove the throttle for full speed. Useful if you want a keepalive connection without burning through credit.

Does the data expire if my ISP never goes down?

No. Your balance never expires. If your ISP is reliable for six months straight, your credit is still sitting there waiting. No use-it-or-lose-it.

What devices work with this?

Any eSIM-compatible device — phones, tablets, some laptops, and certain LTE/5G cellular modems and routers. For a dedicated failover setup, an eSIM-capable modem connected to your router is the cleanest option.

What countries are supported?

dracotel works in 200+ countries across every continent. Coverage spans major cities and rural areas alike, with multiple network options in most regions. View all supported countries.

Don't wait for the next outage.

$19 USD/year. Pay-as-you-go data. Auto top-up. Always ready, costs almost nothing when idle.

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