Remote CCTV Access.
No Landline Required.
A 4G router and a fixed IP SIM card gives you a reliable, remotely accessible internet connection for your CCTV system. Hikvision NVRs, IP cameras, building sites, farms, remote properties - if there's 4G signal, you're connected.
4G CCTV in Four Steps
No BT line. No broadband engineer. Just a router, a SIM, and a few minutes of configuration.
Choose Your Router
Pick a Teltonika or Milesight 4G router suited to your installation. Single or dual SIM, industrial or compact.
Get a Fixed IP SIM
You need a SIM with a fixed, public IP address. This lets you reach your CCTV system from anywhere on the internet.
Connect and Configure
Insert SIM, connect power and Ethernet to your NVR. Enter the APN, set port forwarding. Takes under 30 minutes.
Access Remotely
Use your NVR's IP address and port to log in from any device, anywhere in the world. Same as a fixed broadband line.
Teltonika 4G Routers for CCTV
Millbeck Communications is a Teltonika Diamond Partner. These are the routers we recommend for CCTV connectivity - from entry-level sites to industrial multi-camera deployments.
Compact, reliable single SIM 4G LTE router. Ideal for single-camera or small NVR installations. Two Ethernet ports, 802.11n WiFi. Replaces the RUT240 and RUT241.
The go-to mid-level router for CCTV. Dual SIM slots, four Ethernet ports, WiFi. Replaces the RUT950 and RUT951. Ideal with a multi-network fixed IP SIM in slot one.
Industrial-grade dual SIM 4G router with Gigabit Ethernet and dual-band WiFi 5. Ideal for larger multi-camera deployments. Bluetooth, GNSS optional. Rugged metal housing.
Why You Need a Fixed IP SIM Card
Standard SIM cards use dynamic IP addresses that change every time the router reconnects. You can't port forward to a moving target. A fixed IP SIM gives you a permanent, public IP address - the same as a static broadband connection, but over 4G.
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Milesight routers are purpose-built for CCTV and video surveillance applications. The UR32S is their flagship compact CCTV router - global 4G LTE, IP30-rated rugged metal housing, -40 to +70 degrees C operating range.
The MilesightVPN platform gives you an on-premises VPN solution for secure remote access without relying on third-party tunnels. Strong choice for installers standardised on Milesight cameras and NVRs.
Milesight Router Guide Buy Milesight Routers4G CCTV - Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use any SIM card in a 4G router for CCTV?
Technically yes, but you should not. A standard consumer SIM will give you a dynamic IP address that changes every time the router reconnects to the 4G network. Without a fixed IP address you cannot reliably use port forwarding to reach your NVR remotely. You need a fixed IP SIM card - also called an M2M SIM or IoT SIM with a static public IP address.
What is a fixed IP SIM card?
A fixed IP SIM card is a machine-to-machine (M2M) SIM that is permanently assigned a fixed, public IP address. Every time your router connects to the 4G network, it presents the same IP address. This allows you to use port forwarding to access your CCTV system remotely using that IP address, exactly as you would with a static broadband connection.
Which is better - Teltonika or Milesight for CCTV?
Both are excellent choices. Teltonika routers - particularly the RUT200, RUT901 and RUTX11 - are extremely well-supported in the UK, widely deployed, and have an extensive feature set via the RutOS firmware. Milesight routers are well-suited to installers already using Milesight cameras and NVRs, and offer tight integration via MilesightVPN. For most CCTV installers in the UK, Teltonika is the default choice due to availability and support.
Do I need 5G for CCTV, or is 4G enough?
4G is more than sufficient for the vast majority of CCTV remote access applications. A single Hikvision NVR with remote viewing typically uses less than 10 Mbps. 4G LTE Cat 4 delivers up to 150 Mbps downstream. 5G makes sense if you're streaming multiple high-definition video feeds simultaneously, or if you have a location with strong 5G coverage and weak 4G signal. For most installations, 4G is the right choice on cost and coverage grounds.
How much data does 4G CCTV remote viewing use?
Remote viewing data usage depends on resolution, frame rate, and how often you actually watch live footage. A typical NVR on H.265 with remote viewing might use 20-50GB per month on an active site. Event-based access uses considerably less. We recommend starting with a 50GB fixed IP SIM plan and monitoring usage via the management portal before adjusting.
What happens if the 4G connection drops?
Teltonika and Milesight routers include a feature called Ping Reboot (or Cell ICMP Check). The router pings an external IP address at regular intervals. If it gets no response, it automatically reboots the mobile connection and reconnects. This means the router is self-healing and does not require manual intervention for brief 4G network outages. The RUT901 also supports a backup SIM in slot two for network redundancy.