The LINKZONE 2 by Alcatel is a mobile hotspot for the T-Mobile & Sprint network.

It is an updated version of the previous LINKZONE model, but adds support for 5GHz Wi-Fi, and T-Mobile's crucial band 71 - as well as covering Sprint's bands of 25, 26 and 41.

Specifications

Model: LINKZONE 2
# of Connected Devices: Up to 16
Control Panel and Default Password:
- Control Panel: http://mobile.hotspot/ or http://192.168.0.1/
- Default Password: "admin"
USB Tethering Support: Supported, 1x USB-C port
Networks supported:
- 5G Bands: None
- LTE Bands: 2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26, 41, 66, 71
- 4G/3G: UMTS Bands 1, 2, 4, 5
LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: No
MIMO Support: 2x2 internal only
LTE Performance Category: Category 4
(Max Theoretical Speed: 150Mbps Down / 50Mbps Up)
Cellular Antenna Ports: None
Other Ports: USB-A port to charge other devices
Wi-Fi Technology / Frequencies: 802.11 b/g/n/ac - Simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Battery: 4400 mAh
- Claimed Battery Life: Up to 24 hours on LTE, 75 hours standby
- Can Be Powered Without a Battery: Yes
- Battery Part #:
- Battery Purchase:
Dimensions: 4.13 x 0.75 x 2.6 inches
SIM Card Type: Nano (4FF)
Retail Price: $90

Review & Testing Status

We are not currently testing this hotspot device.

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Support Documentation for LINKZONE 2

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