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# Connectivity & Coverage

OcuTrap connects to the OcuTrap app over **4G LTE cellular** — the same kind of network your phone uses. There is **no Wi-Fi and nothing to set up**: power the trap on and it connects automatically.

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## How OcuTrap Connects

* **Cellular only.** OcuTrap uses **multi-network 4G LTE** across the **United States and Canada**. It does **not** use Wi-Fi, and no local network setup is required.
* **Data included.** The cellular data your trap uses is **included in your OcuTrap subscription** — there's no separate data plan or SIM card to buy. See [Your OcuTrap Subscription](/account-and-billing/subscription-overview.md).
* **Automatic.** On power-up, the trap finds a network and comes online on its own.
* **No hotspot or router needed.** You don't need any other equipment in the field.

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## What Affects Coverage

Like any cellular device, OcuTrap needs a usable signal where it's deployed.

* **Available in the US and Canada.** OcuTrap's cellular service covers the **United States and Canada**. The trap is not supported in other countries.
* **Place it where there's signal.** Areas with **strong cellular signal** give you the most reliable connection *and* the best battery life — a weak signal makes the trap work harder to stay connected and drains the battery faster.
* **Obstacles matter.** Dense buildings, deep valleys, and very remote backcountry may have little or no coverage.
* **GPS is separate.** Location uses a built-in GPS module (clear view of the sky helps) and updates about every 8 hours. See [GPS](/faqs/gps.md).

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For battery and signal tips on where to place a trap, see **Optimal Trap Placement** in [Tips and Tricks](/getting-started/tips-and-tricks.md).
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## Staying Armed When Signal Is Weak

OcuTrap is built to keep working through brief connectivity gaps:

* In **Armed Sleep Offline** mode, the trap **stays armed and monitoring for captures even while disconnected**, checking in with the cloud about every **20 minutes**.
* If a **capture happens while offline**, the trap **reports it at its next check-in** — you won't lose the event.
* See [Power Modes](/faqs/power-modes.md) for how the trap balances connectivity and battery.

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When a trap is in **Hibernation** (very low battery, long idle, or powered off), it **cannot send or receive anything**. See [Power Modes](/faqs/power-modes.md).
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## Checking Your Trap's Connection

* The app shows each trap's status and how long ago it last checked in.
* If a trap won't come online, work through [Trap Offline or Won't Connect](/troubleshooting/trap-offline-or-wont-connect.md).

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## See also

* [Technical Specifications](/getting-started/technical-specifications.md) — cellular, GPS, and sensor details.
* [Power Modes](/faqs/power-modes.md) — how the trap conserves battery and stays armed offline.
* [GPS](/faqs/gps.md) — location tracking and map view.
* [Trap Offline or Won't Connect](/troubleshooting/trap-offline-or-wont-connect.md) — troubleshooting connection issues.


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