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Strap it to a tree, open the app, and it's working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhotos and video to your phone over 4G\u003c\/strong\u003e — no WiFi, no site visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepaid SIM included and ready to go\u003c\/strong\u003e — top it up when you choose, no direct debit, no monthly plan forced on you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e128GB microSD card in the box\u003c\/strong\u003e — nothing else to buy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7800mAh battery with a 4W solar panel\u003c\/strong\u003e built in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e940nm invisible infrared\u003c\/strong\u003e — nothing to see at night, not even a faint red glow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.2-second PIR trigger\u003c\/strong\u003e and an IP66 case rated from -25°C to +60°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNo contract, and we mean it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost cellular cameras hand you a cheap camera and a subscription that outlives it. 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