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 October 2017, this hotspot currently supports Sprint's LTE Plus carrier aggregation features.

Unlike its predecessor the R850, this hotspot does support 3G fallback.

In addition, the device is also capable of both 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi frequencies.

Specifications

Model Number: Franklin R-910
# of Connected Devices: 10 Wi-Fi
Control Panel and Default Password:
Control Panel: http://myhotspot or http://192.168.128.1
Default Password: "password"
USB Tethering Support: Not confirmed
Supported Networks and Bands:
LTE Bands: 25, 26, 41 (aka "Sprint Spark") - hardware also supports 2, 4, 5, 12
3G Fallback: Yes
LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: Yes
MIMO Support: 2x2
LTE Performance Category: Category 4
(Max Theoretical Speed: 150Mbps Down / 50Mbps Up)
Cellular Antenna Ports: None
Other Ports: micro USB
Wi-Fi Technology / Frequencies: 802.11 b/g/n - 2.4GHz , 802.11ac - 5GHz
Battery:
- Claimed Battery Life: 12 hrs usage / 27 hrs standby
- Can Be Powered Without a Battery: Unknown
- Battery Part #: V515176AR
- Battery Replacement Purchase: OEM | Generic
Dimensions: 3.46" x 2.62" x 0.47" / 3.5 oz
SIM Card Type: Nano
Retail Price: $180

Review & Testing Status

We do not currently intend to obtain a review unit of this model.

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Purchasing Options

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Battery Replacement Purchase:

OEM | Generic

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