CELL-BOX is the universal LTE add-on for irrigation pros and property managers who run Hunter, Rain Bird, and Rachio Wi-Fi controllers. It is a weatherproof cellular hotspot — not a brand-locked radio. You install a Canadian prepaid SIM (Public Mobile, Lucky Mobile, Chatr, or any Rogers/Bell/Telus data plan) and the controller joins the CELL-BOX Wi-Fi network the same way it would join house Wi-Fi.
Built for multi-brand fleets
- One SKU across brands — Pair with Hunter, Rain Bird, or Rachio Wi-Fi controllers
- Remote & acreage sites — Barns, pump houses, and far-side valve boxes
- Jobs before internet — Temporary irrigation on new developments
- Failover for weak mesh — Backup when the node nearest the panel drops
- Your SIM, your carrier — No US Verizon / AT&T / T-Mobile plan required
Install outline
- Mount the outdoor enclosure beside the irrigation controller.
- Insert an unlocked Canadian nano-SIM and power the CELL-BOX.
- Join the CELL-BOX LTE hotspot from the Hunter, Rain Bird, or Rachio unit.
- Activate the lowest prepaid data plan (~1 GB/mo is enough).
- Manage watering from the brand app, same as on Wi-Fi.
In the box
- Outdoor weatherproof CELL-BOX with cellular module and antenna
- Compatible with Hunter, Rain Bird, and Rachio Wi-Fi controllers
- Works on Rogers, Bell, and Telus LTE (your SIM) — Public Mobile, Lucky Mobile, and Chatr are the usual prepaid brands
- No Big Irrigation monthly fee — pay the carrier directly
FAQ
Does CELL-BOX replace my controller?
No. It is an LTE hotspot add-on for your existing Wi-Fi controller.
Do I need house Wi-Fi?
No. The unit runs on cellular data from your Canadian SIM.
Will a US AT&T / Verizon / T-Mobile SIM work in Canada?
No. Use a Canadian prepaid SIM. Public Mobile (Telus) and Lucky Mobile (Bell) are the usual pick for rural sites; Chatr rides Rogers.
How much data?
Controller traffic is tiny. About 1 GB per month covers most sites — pick the lowest prepaid tier.
Monthly fee from Big Irrigation?
No. Hardware is one-time; data is between you and the carrier.
Ships across Canada. Pair CELL-BOX with a low-cost prepaid plan from the chart above.
