T-Mobile has finally brought Band 71 support to a data-only mobile hotspot device! The Coolpad Surf is T-Mobile’s newest hotspot and although it is fairly basic in terms of features, it does support T-Mobile’s newest LTE spectrum – 600MHz Band 71. Why is this important? T-Mobile is aggressively rolling out Band 71 across the country […]
Mobile Hotspots
Helikite Hotspot Takes Cellular Reception To New Heights
Nothing improves cellular reception more than having a direct line of sight between you and the cell tower – and nothing improves line of sight better than altitude, getting your cellular antenna up above all potential obstructions. We’ve actually joked for years about putting a cellular antenna way up in a tethered balloon for better […]
Verizon Jetpack AC791L Firmware Update Increases LTE-Advanced Capabilities
Verizon is in the process of pushing out a new firmware update to its flagship Jetpack AC791L mobile hotspot, our current top pick for staying connected on Verizon’s network. Verizon describes the update this way: “The Verizon Jetpack AC791L SU1 release provides new features, supports Verizon’s enhanced network capabilities, and addresses known issues. New to […]