This device has been discontinued or we consider it obsolete. While current owners of this device may continue to find performance to be adequate for the foreseeable tech-future, we do not recommend upgrading to or purchasing this device.

Released in February 2016, this hotspot supports Sprint's LTE Plus carrier aggregation features.

But it isn't necessarily the best option Sprint has to offer.

Specifications

# of Connected Devices: 10 Wi-Fi / ~~Supports USB Tethering~~
Networks supported:
LTE Bands: 25, 26, 41 (aka "Sprint Spark") - hardware also supports 2, 4, 5, 12
3G: No 3G fallback. LTE only.
LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: Yes (2x 10MHz channels)
LTE Performance Category: Category 4
(Max Theoretical Speed: 150Mbps Down / 50Mbps Up)
Cellular Antenna Ports: None
Wi-Fi Technology / Frequencies: 802.11 b/g/n - 2.4GHz
Dimensions: 3.46" x 2.62" x 0.47"" / 3.5 oz
Battery:
- Battery Life: 8 hrs usage / 41 hrs standby
- Part Number: BLT-FR850
- Battery Replacement Purchase: Beltron | Generic
SIM Card Type: 3FF / Micro SIM (not confirmed)
Retail Price: $144

Review & Testing Status

We do not currently intend to obtain a review unit of this model, but several of our site members have shared their experiences with us.

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Purchasing Options

Battery Replacement Purchase

Beltron | Generic

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