T-Mobile introduced a new T-Mobile-branded 5G hotspot made by Quanta on June 16, 2022.
This hotspot is a bit unusual in that it uses a Mediatek cellular modem instead of the Qualcomm modems used in the vast majority of 5G devices in 2022, including the Inseego M2000, which is also a flagship-level 5G hotspot sold by T-Mobile. The Quanta and M2000 have comparable specs and similar features, but the Quanta is significantly less expensive.
Specifications
- Model: T-Mobile 5G Hotspot
- # of Connected Devices: Up to 32
- Control Panel and Default Password:
Control Panel: http://mobile.hotspot
Default Password: On the device label - USB Tethering Support: Yes
- Modem Chipset: MediaTek 750
- Supported Networks and Bands:
Sub-6GHz 5G: n25, n41, n66, n71
mmWave 5G: None
4G/LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 - LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: Yes
- MIMO Support: 4x4 internal
- LTE Performance Category: Category 19
- (Max Theoretical Speed: 1.2 Gbps Down / 316 Mbps Up)
- Cellular Antenna Ports: None
- Other Ports: USB-C (power and tethering)
- Wi-Fi Technology / Frequencies: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Battery: 6460mAh, Non-removable
- Claimed Battery Life: Varies with settings
- Can Be Powered Without a Battery: No
- Dimensions: 0.7 x 4.92 x 3.07 inches
- SIM Card Type: Nano
- Retail Price: $198.00
News, Videos, and Status
We have done some testing with this new mobile hotspot device, and our MIAs can follow along with our testing notes:
- Testing in Progress Forum: Quanta T-Mobile 5G Hotspot (Mobile Hotspot)
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Mobile hotspot devices are small, self-contained units that receive a cellular data signal and transform it into an internet connection. They are a cellular modem and router combined. Most can create their own personal Wi-Fi network.
They are typically designed with a specific cellular carrier in mind and require a suitable cellular data plan of their own to operate. You might see them called Jetpacks (Verizon's term for them) or MiFi (Inseego's name for them).
Here's a quick video going over the features of a hotspot, and what makes one better than another:
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