3G is not GSM, although many 3G modems are backward compatible (for now). GSM as such ended with 2.5G. The problem doing what you ask, is that the current modems generally support a number of 3G bands, but not all so for example in Australia I have to deploy one version for Telstra, and Vodafone 2100, but a different modem chipset for Optus 2000/900 and Vodafone 850/900
Available WAN Connection. The WAN/LAN port enables Archer TL-MR6400 to work as a traditional wireless router which is compatible with cable, fiber, and DSL modems. And when it's set as a wireless router, its 3G/4G connection works as a backup to provide a sustained and reliable internet connection for you. Modem Internet. A 3G modem is a device that allows a computer to connect to the Internet via a high-speed mobile broadband connection. This means that the Internet signal is broadcast over the airwaves rather than sent and received through a cable or telephone line. 2. Can 3G modem support 4G? T-Mobile shut down its 3G service on July 1, 2022. Verizon's 3G network will shut off on Dec. 31, 2022. The carrier has made it clear that "the date will not be extended again." You can find moreLTE (telecommunication) In telecommunications, long-term evolution ( LTE) is a standard for wireless broadband communication for mobile devices and data terminals, based on the GSM / EDGE and UMTS / HSPA standards. It improves on those standards' capacity and speed by using a different radio interface and core network improvements.
According to Wikipedia, PTel Mobile supports only GSM 850/1900 frequencies. so SIM 900 supports ( 850,900,1800,1900 MHz ) you must use SIM900. Considering about the speed you cannot obtain 3g, 4g speed since GSM Shield (SIM900) provides maximum of GPRS class 10: max. 85.6 kbps (downlink) so, It will able to connect but cannot get such speed in0YMft3.