ZTE MF91D 4G LTE Pocket WiFi Hotspot Review

Smartphones are the ideal way to access the Internet on the go, but when you want to connect more WiFi device and help a friend to access internet, things seems bad. In these cases we have to use a mobile hotspot, which provides quick access to the Internet for more than one device at a time. This time I am getting to know more detail of ZTE MF91D 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot that could connects to the Internet via a super fast LTE/4G network.

 

Last time we introduced the 3G HSDPA access point ZTE MF80, which is quite similar to the new version. Of course, the main difference is that the model MF91D hotspot is for LTE/4G network.

 

Appearance of ZTE MF91D

At first glance, ZTE MF91D Hotspot reminded me those nice rounded tip cell phones, which were quite common and popular one. The 4G hotspot is pleasant, easy to stow in the pocket. The front side has a simple square color display that shows the status of network connection. Below the screen is a big button, when working, it flashes of blue light. On the left side we find a slot for microSD memory card  at the side the MicroUSB connector for charging. On the other hand, there are two connectors for external antenna and in the middle of them, there is a WPS button. ZTE MF91D is made of plastic, when first use, remove the back cover and the battery, below is the slot to insert the SIM card of normal size.

 

ZTE MF91d Settings

To access and use the access point ZTE MF91D, computer could get connected through the USB cable or do a wireless all together. In the first application, the easiest way is by using the cable, especially if you’ve got a new SIM card that is locked with a PIN code. When connecting to a computer, your MF91D hotspot offer installation of software that simplifies the process of setting and place a shortcut to the settings page (we checked it also works on Mac OS X). Usually, the MF91D hotspot could auto configure and get connected after SIM card is plugged in.

 

Once you have your device connected to the access point, either via cable or via WiFi, you could open a web browser by typing the title http://m.home/ or http://192.168.1.1 (the default password admin ). On the home page, you have an overview of the various settings links and an overview of the data usage. If you do not have special requirements, you can leave most of the settings alone, but usually you need to change your password to something that you will easily remember.

 

Advanced users could setup detailed security and configure network settings. In general Wi-Fi settings, you can define the maximum number of connected devices. Hotspot ZTE MF91D supports up to 10 devices simultaneously.

ZTE MF91D Hotspot in practice

In the past few days, I’ve tested ZTE MF91D access point in different situations. I tested it in the open air, in a meeting with two laptops and smart phones, when at home, up to six devices get connection at the same time and each time the Internet works fast without interruption.

 

 

Speed is of course just like cellular phones, it depends on how far you are from the base station. The occupancy of cells can affect the signal quality. The battery should support 6 hours of continuous use, which was confirmed by my tests.

 

 

Who is it for?

If you use the mobile internet mostly with your smartphone, you probably do not need mobile access point. If you often find yourself on the road even with a laptop or tablet without a SIM card, the ZTE MF91D 4G hotspot is more attractive choice because it has a relatively long life battery, and it is extremely easy to use. It can be used even in small office or home to connect multiple users at the same time, it supports up to as many as 10 devices at a time. What is most attractive, ZTE MF91D could support maximum download speed up to 100Mbps, so any connected users could surf internet in very high speed.

 

 

Of course, there is not only ZTE MF91D 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot, many other brand 4G Mobile Routers are available, welcome to check more on 4gltemall.com .

 

News for 4G LTE Networks in China

China Telecommunications Corporation Chairman Mr Wang Tianyi phone today at the Fair, said China Telecom is to increase the technical trial LTE network, but is constrained due to the frequency of the carrier core resources, 4G LTE network integration is inevitable.

 

Wang said China Telecom’s 4G network planning, using FDD standard in large-scale, while the city will use the TDD system to absorb excess traffic.

 

“In the technology and the demand for two-wheel drive, the entire industry will be faced with the upgrade, which bears more opportunities, China Telecom will work with the industry chain partners to promote industrial upgrading, hoping CDMA industry chain can go a smooth transition to 4G,” Mr Wang said.

 

After the news, TD-LTE network for the mainland three telecom operators will be optional, but operators can then apply for building LTE-FDD network. As response to this message, Mr Wang Hong Kong in March this year had publicly said that “China Telecom hopes to obtain FDD-LTE license, if the government departments do not issue licenses FDD-LTE, China Mobile China Telecom would consider renting 4G network.”

 

 

However, Mr Wang said the networking standard of today’s position for 4G has been very clear that China Telecom to get TD-LTE and LTE-FDD two licenses is a foregone conclusion, the integration of network construction of China Telecom will also become the main mode of 4G networks.

 

From a global perspective, many carriers who have deployed LTE FDD required symmetrical spectrum resources are very limited, resulting in the expansion of its network stretched, and for both FDD and TDD spectrum owned operators, building an LTE FDD and TD-LTE, converged network that can not only improve and upgrade the existing LTE FDD network performance, you can also make use of TD-LTE spectral characteristics of asymmetric, which help operators take full advantage of all available spectrum resources.

 

Currently, China Mobile Hong Kong has been achieved in LTE TDD / FDD network integration of commercial operation, the integration of networking has become both FDD and TDD spectrum has major carriers 4G network mode.

 

Band 20 (LTE 800MHz-Digital Dividend) – Operators and UEs

LTE 800MHz is also called Digital Dividend spectrum and 4G LTE Band 20. FDD LTE Band 20 is paired to allow simultaneous transmission on two frequencies. The Uplink frequency is 832-862MHz and downlink frequency is 791-821 MHz. The Width of the band is 30MHz, duplexing spacing is -40MHz and band gap is 71MHz. The duplex configuration is reversed from the standard, having the uplink higher in frequency than the downlink.

 

LTE Band 20 has been chosen by many operators as their 4G LTE Spectrum, expecially in Europe areas and now many 4G LTE USB Dongle/modem/Surfstick, 4G LTE CPE for band 20, and you could check below the 4G LTE Mobile router and 4G LTE Module for band 20.

 

 

Operators that has deployed LTE Band 20:

 

  1. Germany, Telekom Deutschland (TD)
  2. Germany, Telefonica O2
  3. Germany, Vodafone Germany
  4. Moldova, InterDnestCom
  5. Qatar, Oredoo (Qtel)
  6. Russia, MTS
  7. Switzerland, Swisscom
  8. Tanzania, Smile
  9. Uganda, Smile Communications
  10. Croatia, Vipnet
  11. Denmark, TDC
  12. Denmark, TT-Netvaerket
  13. France, FT/Orange, won band 20 spectrum, 2012.01.17
  14. France, SFR, deployment 2012.09, plan to launch – early 2013
  15. Italy, Telecom Italia , has spectrum
  16. Italy, Vodafone Italy, has spectrum 2×10 MHz
  17. Latvia, Triatel, some tests ..2012.09-2012.10..
  18. Netherlands, KPN Mobile, plan to start from 2013.03
  19. Norway, auction planned in 2013
  20. Poland, tender in 2012 exp.
  21. Russia, Beeline
  22. Russia, Megafon
  23. Russia, MTS
  24. Russia, Rostelecom
  25. South Africa, will free band 800 MHz for LTE 800
  26. Sweden, Tele2, as Net4Mobility joint project, from 2010
  27. Sweden, TeliaSonera, as Net4Mobility joint project, from 2010
  28. UK, DMS Ltd. (Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited),

 

 

 

4G LTE USB dongles/Modem/Surfstick for Band 20 DD800MHz:

 

  1. Alcatel L100V, 2012.10
  2. Alcatel L800, 2013.01
  3. Huawei E3276, 2012.11
  4. Huawei E398u-15, 2012.10
  5. Huawei K5005 (Vodafone Surfstick), 2012.10
  6. Megafon M150-1 (Huawei E3276), 2012.11
  7. Samsung GT-B3740, 2012.06
  8. ZTE MF821D ..2012.06..
  9. ZTE MF880 4G LTE TDD/FDD USB Surfstick
  10. HUAWEI E392u-12
  11. Option Beemo 4G LTE USB Modem
  12. ZTE K5006Z 4G LTE Surfstick(Vodafone)
  13. ZTE MF822 4G LTE Surfstick
  14. Vodafone K5007 Connect Pen (Huawei E3276)

 

 

 

 

4G mobile routers / Mobile hotspots for Band 20:

  1. Huawei R210 LTE MiFi (Vodfaone 4G Hotspot), 2012.10
  2. Modacom URoad-LTE  ..2013.02..
  3. ZyHEL WAH7130, 2013.02
  4. ZTE MF910 4G LTE mobile Hotspot
  5. HUAWEI E589u-12 4G Pocket WiFi Router
  6. HUAWEI E5776s-32 4G LTE Cat4 Mobile WiFi Hotspot
  7. Ultra WiFi 4G Softbank 102z
  8. Ultra WiFi 4G Softbank 102HW
  9. Sierra 762s 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot
  10. Samsung GT-BT3800 4G LTE Router
  11. BandLuxe PR51 4G Mobile Hotspot Router

 

 

4G LTE CPE Router for Band 20:

 

  1. AVM Fritz!box 6810 LTE, 2012.09
  2. AVM Fritz!box 6840 LTE, 2012.12
  3. AVM Fritz!box 6842 LTE, 2012.09
  4. Huawei B390s-2(Telecom Speedport LTE), ..2011..
  5. Huawei B593u-12, 2012.06
  6. Netcomm 4G100W ..2012.08..
  7. Netcomm 4G100WV, ..2012.08..
  8. Netgear MBR1517,  b1,b3,b7,b8,b20 +fallback to 3G, 2012.06
  9. Netgear MVBR1517, VoiP/VoLTE, (b1,b3,b7,b8,b20) 2012.11
  10. ZTE MF28G 4G LTE CPE Router
  11. ZTE MF28D 4G LTE CPE Router
  12. Vodafone B2000 4G LTE Router
  13. Vodafone B1000 4G LTE Router
  14. BandLuxe R501 4G LTE VoIP WiFi Router

 

 

 

4G LTE Module for Band 20:

 

  1. ZTE MF290 4G LTE module, 2012.10
  2. ZTE ZM8510 Mini PCIe 4G LTE Module
  3. Sierra MC7710 Wireless AirPrime
  4. HUAWEI ME936 4G LTE M.2 Module
  5. HUAWEI ME909 Mini PCIe Express 4G LTE Module
  6. HUAWEI ME906E 4G LTE NGFF Module
  7. Anydata DTP-970WK 4G LTE Module

 

 

 

4G LTE Smartphones for Band 20:

 

1.      Asus PadFone 2, 2012.10

2.      HTC One XL, 2012.09

3.      Huawei Ascend P2, Android, 2013.02

4.      Nokia Lumia 920.1, 2012.09

 

 

 

 

4G LTE Tablets for Band 20:

 

1.      Asus PadFone 2, 2012.10

2.      Asus Transformer Pad TF300TL. 2012.10

3.      Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700KL, 2012.10

4.      Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, 2012

 

 

 

Band 17 (700 MHz Lower B) – Operators and UEs

LTE Band 17:   This band was previously used for broadcasting and has been released as a result of the “Digital Dividend.” FDD LTE Band 17 is paired to allow simultaneous transmission on two frequencies. The Uplink frequency is 704 – 716MHz and downlink frequency is 734 – 746MHz. The Width of the band is 12MHz, duplexing spacing is 30MHz and band gap is 18MHz.

 

LTE Band 17 has been chosen by US operators AT&T as the 4G LTE Spectrum and now many 4G LTE USB Dongle/modems, 4G LTE CPE for band 17, and you could check below the 4G LTE Mobile hotspot & router and 4G LTE Module for band 17.

 

 

Band 17 Operators:

  1. USA, AT&T
  2. USA, BendBroadband
  3. Puerto Rico, AT&T Mobility

 

Below are the 4G gadgets that could support 4G LTE band 17 and if they are unlocked, they could support all the band 17 operators:

 

4G LTE USB Dongle/Modem/Surfstick for Band 17:

  1. Sierra Wireelss Aircard 313u 4G USB Modem
  2. HUAWEI E397Bu-501 4G LTE USB Surfstick
  3. ZTE AL600 4G LTE USB Modem
  4. LG Adrenaline AD600 4G USB Dongle
  5. BandLuxe C505 4G Compact USB modem

 

 

 

4G LTE mobile Hotspot/ Mobile Router for Band 17:

  1. Sierra Wireless 754S 4G Mobile Hotspot
  2. BandLuxe PR55 LTE WiFi Pocket Router
  3. Sierra Wireless 770s 4G Mobile Hotspot

 

4G LTE Smartphones for Band 17:

 

1.      Apple iPhone 5 A1428, 2012.09

2.      Motorola Droid Razr HD, 2012.09

3.      Motorola Droid Razr MAXX HD, 2012.09

4.      Nokia Lumia 920.2, 2012.09

5.      Pantech Flex, 2012.09

 

4G LTE Fixed Routers/CPE for Band 17:

  1. ZyXEL LTE5121, 2012.09
  2. BandLuxe R505 4G LTE VoIP Wireless Router
  3. NetComm 4G100W 4G LTE Wireless Router
  4. NetComm 4G100WV 4G LTE Wireless Router

 

 

4G LTE Modules for Band 17:

1.      Novatel E371, B17 700 / b4 AWS, approved f.e. by AT&T 2012.10

2.      Sierra Wireless AirPrime EM7700, b17 700 / b4 AWS, approved f.e. by AT&T 2012.10

3.      Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7700, b17 700 / b4 AWS, approved f.e. by AT&T 2012.10

4.    Anydata DTP960S 4G LTE Wireless Module

5.    Option nv GTM801U 4G LTE Module

6.    Option nv GTM809U 4G LTE Module

7.    Huawei ME906V M2M 4G LTE Module

8.    Huawei ME909Tu-120 M2M 4G LTE Module

9.    Huawei ME909Tu-520 M2M 4G LTE Module

10.   Huawei ME936 M2M 4G LTE M.2 Module

 

 

4G LTE Tablets for Band 17:

1.      Apple iPad mini (GSM, b4/17), 2012.10

 

 

Band 13 (USA 700 Upper C) – Operators and UEs

4G FDD LTE Band 13 is paired to allow simultaneous transmission on two frequencies. The Uplink frequency is 777 – 787MHz and downlink frequency is 746 – 756MHz. The Width of the band is 10MHz, duplexing spacing is -31MHz and band gap is 41MHz.

 

LTE Band 13 has been chosen by Verizon Wireless USA as their 4G LTE Spectrum and now many 4G LTE USB Dongle, 4G LTE CPE for band 13, and you could check below the 4G LTE Mobile router and 4G LTE Module for band 13.

 

Operators

1.      Bolivia, Entel Bolivia, Launched at December 2012

2.      Puerto Rico, open mobile, planned at April 2012

3.      USA, Verizon Wireless, 2012.09

4.   USA, Bluegrass Cellular, 2012.09

5.   Uzbekistan, MTS UZ, 2012.07

6.   Uzbekistan, Ucell / TeliaSonera UZ, 2012.07

 

4G USB dongle for Band 13:

 

  1. HUAWEI E397u-53 4G LTE FDD USB Surfstick
  2. Verizon Wireless Novatel USB551L 4G LTE USB Modem
  3. LG VL600 4G LTE USB Modem
  4. Pantech UML290 4G LTE Modem
  5. BandLuxe C506 Compact 4G USB Modem
  6. Motorola USB-LTE 7110 FDD LTE USB Dongle

 

 

 

 

4G Smartphones for Band 13:

 

1.      Apple iPhone 5 A1429 cdma mode, announced 2012.09.12

2.      HTC Rezound 4G, ..2012.09.. f.e. with USA, Verizon

 

4G Mobile routers for band 13:

 

  1. Modacom URoad-LTE ..2013.02..
  2. Verizon Jetpack 4620L 4G Mobile Hotspot
  3. BandLuxe PR56 4G LTE Pocket WiFi Router

 

 

4G LTE CPE / gateways for Band 13:

 

1.      CradlePoint ARC MBR1400LE-VZ 2012.10

2.      CradlePoint IBR600LE (LTE/EVDO) 2012.10

3.      Netgear MBR1515, 2012.06

4.      Sierra Wireless AirLink GX440, LTE, DO 2012.10

5.      ZyZEL LTE5122 2012.09

6.   BandLuxe R506 4G LTE CPE Router

 

 

 

4G LTE Module for Band 13:

 

  1. Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7750
  2. Novatel Wireless Expedite E362 4G LTE Module
  3. Novatel Wireless Expedite E351 4G LTE Module
  4. Opton nv GTM809U 4G LTE Module
  5. HUAWEI ME906V 4G LTE Module
  6. HUAWEI ME909Tu-120 4G LTE LGA Module
  7. HUAWEI ME909Tu-520 4G LTE LGA Module
  8. HUAWEI ME909Tu-720 4G LTE LGA Module
  9. HUAWEI ME936 4G LTE LGA Module

 

 

 

 

 

 

4G LTE Band 11 (1500MHz)—Operators and UEs

LTE Band 11:   This “1500 MHz” band is identified by 3GPP as a Japanese band, but it is allocated globally to the mobile service on a “co-primary basis”. FDD LTE Band 11 is paired to allow simultaneous transmission on two frequencies. The Uplink frequency is 1427.9 – 1452.9MHz and downlink frequency is 1475.9 – 1500.9MHz. The Width of the band is 20MHz, Duplexing spacing is 48MHz and band gap is 28MHz.

 

Band 11 Operators:

  1. Japan, KDDI, Launched at September, 2012
  2. USA, LightSquared, planned

Smartphones for Band 11:

  1. Sony CDMA SOL21, 2012.10

4G Mobile routers for band 11:

 1. Modacom URoad-LTE ..2013.02..

4G LTE CPE Router for band 11:

  1. Innofidei CS2060 LTE Outdoor CPE

4G LTE Module for band 11:

  1. HUAWEI ME906J 4G LTE Module
  2. HUAWEI ME909J 4G LTE Module
  3. HUAWEI ME909Tu-720 4G LTE Module

Band 8 (900 MHz) – Operators and UEs

FDD LTE Band 8 is paired to allow simultaneous transmission on two frequencies. The Uplink frequency is 880 – 915MHz and downlink frequency is 925 – 960MHz. The Width of the band is 35MHz, duplexing spacing is 45MHz and band gap is 10MHz.

 

LTE Band 8 has been chosen by many operators as their 4G LTE Spectrum and now many 4G LTE USB Dongle, 4G LTE CPE for band 8, and you could check below the 4G LTE Mobile router and 4G LTE Module for band 8.

 

 

Commercial band 8 (900 MHz) networks worldwide:

 

1. Sweden, Tele2, as Net4Mobility joint project, from 2012

2. Sweden, TeliaSonera, as Net4Mobility joint project, from 2010

3. South Korea, KT Corporation, launched at January 2012

4. Greece, Vodafone, planned at Feb. 2013/6/24

5. Romania, RCS&RDS, planned at September, 2012

6. South Africa, Cell C, planned at September, 2012

7. Japan, Softbank Mobile, launched at September, 2012

8. Australia, Optus, launched at September, 2012

 

 

There are many gadgets available now for 4G LTE Band 8(900MHz), below are the 4G smarpthones for band 8:

 

Smartphones

  1. Nokia Lumia 920.1 ..2012.09..

 

4G LTE Mobile Routers for band 8:

  1. Modacom URoad-LTE ..2013.02..
  2. Huawei E589u-12
  3. Huawei E5776s-32
  4. Softbank ULTRA WiFi 4G 102HW

4G LTE CPE Router for band 8:

 

1.      Netcomm 4G100W ..2012.08..

2.      Netcomm 4G100WV ..2012.08..

3.      Netgear MBR1517,  b1,b3,b7,b8,b20 +fallback to 3G, 2012.06

4.      Netgear MVBR1517, VoiP/VoLTE, (b1,b3,b7,b8,b20) 2012.11

5.      HUAWEI B593u-12

 

 

 

Many wireless 4G LTE USB dongles and modems available for band 8, below are the Dongles/Modems/Surfsticks for Band 8:

 

  1. Alcatel L100V
  2. Alcatel L800
  3. Huawei E398u-1
  4. HUAWEI E3276
  5. HUAWEI E392u-6
  6. ZTE MF821D
  7. Option Beemo

 

Below are the 4G LTE Module for Band 8:

 

  1. Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7710
  2. AM Telecom AML520 4G LTE Module
  3. AM Telecom AML500 4G LTE Module
  4. AM Telecom AME520 4G LTE Module
  5. AM Telecom AME500 4G LTE Module
  6. ZTE ZM8620 Mini PCIe 4G LTE TDD/FDD Module
  7. HUAWEI ME936 4G LTE M.2 Module
  8. HUAWEI ME909 Mini PCI Express 4G LTE Module
  9. HUAWEI ME906V M2M 4G LTE Module
  10. HUAWEI ME906E 4G LTE NGFF M.2 Wireless Module

 

 

 

Band 7 (2600MHz) Operators and UEs

Band 7 is one of the most popular frequency bands for 4G LTE network. It’s widely deployed all over the world. The uplink spectrum for Band 7 is 2500 – 2570MHz and downlink is 2620 – 2690MHz. The width of band 7 is 70MHz. The duplex spacing is 120MHz and band gap is 50MHz.

 

 

Below are the operators that are offering 4G LTE Band 7(commercial networks):

 

  1. Armenia, VivaCell-MTS, 2011.12.28
  2. Austria, 3 Austria, 2011.11.18,
  3. Austria, A1, 2010.11.05
  4. Austria, T-Mobile Austria, 2012.07.28
  5. Brazil, Claro Brazil, from 2012.12
  6. Brazil, Vivo Brazil, from 2013.05.01
  7. Denmark, 3 Denmark, 2012.10
  8. Denmark, TeliaSonera, 2010.12
  9. Finland, DNA, 2011.12.13
  10. Finland, Elisa, 2010.11.17 (and band 3)
  11. Finland, TeliaSonera, NSN, from 2010.12.08 (and 1800)
  12. France, Bouygues, 2013.05.06
  13. Kyrgyzstan, Saima Telecom, from 2011.12.09
  14. Lithuania, Tele2, 2013.03
  15. Norway, TeliaSonera (NetCom), from 2009.12
  16. Qatar, Oredoo (Qtel), from 2013.04, NSN
  17. Russia, MTS, 2013.05.31, 2×10 MHz, 2540-2550 / 2660-2670 MHz
  18. Russia, Yota, 2012, 2×30 MHz; 2500-2530 / 2620-2660 MHz
  19. Sweden, Tele2, as Net4Mobility joint project, from 2010
  20. Sweden, TeliaSonera, as Net4Mobility joint project, from 2010
  21. Singapore, SingTel, 2012.09
  22. Singapore, M1, 2012.09
  23. Switzerland, Swisscom, 2011.11.29
  24. UAE, Etisalat, 2011.12
  25. Commitments, spectrum
  26. Austria, Orange, 2012.09
  27. Belarus, BeST, 2012.09
  28. Belgium, Mobistar, plan 2012-2013
  29. Belgium, Belgacom (Proximus), plan 2012.12
  30. Brazil, spectrum band 7 auctioned May 2012
  31. France, Free Mobile, 2012.09
  32. France, FT/Orange, 2012.09
  33. France, SFR, deployment 2012.09, plan to launch – early 2013
  34. Germany, E Plus, 2012.09
  35. Italy, Telecom Italia, has spectrum
  36. Italy, Vodafone, 2012.09
  37. Latvia, Baltcom, 2012.01
  38. Latvia, Bite, 2012.01
  39. Latvia, LMT, 2012.01
  40. Latvia, Tele2, 2012.01
  41. Lithuania, Bite Lithuania, 2012.03
  42. Lithuania, Omnitel, 2012.03
  43. Moldova, plans to auction licenses by the 2012 end.
  44. Poland, tender in 2012 exp.
  45. Qatar, Ooredoo (Qtel), plan to start service from April 2013
  46. Russia, Beeline, 2*10 MHz, 2550-2560 and 2670-2680 MHz, for FDD LTE, valid until Jul 25, 2022
  47. Russia, Megafon, 2*10 MHz, 2530-2540 and 2650-2660 MHz, for FDD LTE; exp. 2013
  48. Russia, MTS, 2*10 MHz, 2540-2550 and 2660-2670 MHz, for FDD LTE, valid until Jul 25, 2022
  49. Russia, Rostelecom, 2*10 MHz, 2560-2570 and 2680-2690 MHz, for FDD LTE, valid until Jul 25, 2022

 

 

 

There are many 4G USB Dongle/Modem/Surfstick for 4G LTE FDD Band 7:

 

1.      Alcatel L100V,  2012.10

2.      Huawei E3276, 2012.11

3.      Huawei E392, 2011.02

4.      Huawei E398u-15, 2012.10

5.      Huawei E398u-18, 2012.10

6.      Megafon M150-1 (Huawei E3276), 2012.11

7.      Vodafone K5005(HUAWEI K5005), 2012.10

8.      Yota LU150 LTE, 2012

9.      ZTE MF821;  b1, b3, b7; 2012.08

10.   ZTE MF821D;  b3, b7; 2012.06

11.   Samsung GT-B3730

12.  Sierra Wireless Aircard 320U

13.  Sierra Wireless Aircard 330U

14.  ZTE MF820

15.  ZTE MF820D

16.  ZTE MF822

17.  ZTE MF880

18.  Vodafone K5006

19.  ZTE AL600

20.  Bandluxe C501

21.  Vodafone K5007 (HUAWEI E3276)

22.  Option Beemo

 

 

And there are many Smartphones available for band 7:

 

1.      Asus PadFone 2, 2012.10

2.      HTC One XL, some regions (not USA One X) 2012.09

3.      HTC Velocity, 2012

4.      HTC Windows Phone 8x HTC, WP8, some regions (not for Russia) 2012.09

5.      Huawei Ascend P1 LTE, 2012.08

6.      Huawei Ascend P2, Android, 2013.02

7.      Nokia Lumia 820, 2012.09

8.      Nokia Lumia 920.1, 2012.09

9.      Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE, 2012.08

10.   Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE, 2012.09

 

 

Below are the tablets for band 7:

1.      Asus PadFone 2, 2012.10

2.      Asus Transformer Pad TF300TL. 2012.10

3.      Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700KL, 2012.10

4.      Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, 2012

 

 

Many 4G gateways / CPE Routers are available for band 7; some of them could also support other bands simultaneously:

 

1.      AVM Fritz!box 6810 LTE, 2012.09

2.      AVM Fritz!box 6840 LTE, 2012.12

3.      AVM Fritz!box 6842 LTE, 2012.09

4.      Gemtek CPE 990-730-0016R, 2012.08

5.      Huawei E593s-82, 2012.06

6.      Huawei E593u 4G, 2012

7.      Netcomm 4G100W ..2012.08..

8.      Netcomm 4G100WV, ..2012.08..

9.      Netcomm 4G101W-01, ..2012.08.., tbc

10.   Netcomm 4G101W-03, ..2012.08.., tbc

11.   Netgear MBR1517,  b1,b3,b7,b8,b20 +fallback to 3G, 2012.06

12.   Netgear MVBR1517, VoiP/VoLTE, (b1,b3,b7,b8,b20) 2012.11

13.   ZyXEL LTE6100, outdoor, 2012.10

14.  ZTE MF28D

 

Mobile 4G routers / mobile hotspots are usually attractive for the geeks and the users who want their all electronics to share network at high speed:

 

1.      Huawei R210, 2012.10

2.      Megafon MR100-1, 2012.10

3.      Modacom URoad-LTE ..2013.02..

4.      Quanta 1QDLZZZ0ST2 (Yota Router), 2012.08

5.      HUAWEI E589, ..2012.08..

6.      ZTE MF91 4G LTE Router, 2012.10 b7 2600/ b3 1800/ b1 2100 or b20 800/ b7 2600 / b3 1800

7.      ZTE MF91S, 2012.08

8.      ZyHEL WAH7130, 2013.02

9.   HUAWEI E5776

10.  Samsung GT-B3800

11.  Sierra Wireless 762S 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot

12.  Sierra Wireless 760S 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot

 

 

 

 

Modules for band 7(2600MHz):

 

  1. ZTE MF290 LTE module, 2012.10
  2. HUAWEI ME909u-521 4G LTE Module
  3. HUAWEI ME936 4G LTE M.2 Module
  4. ZTE ME3760 Mini PCIe 4G LTE Module
  5. ZTE ZM8510 TFF 4G FDD LTE Module
  6. HUAWEI ME906E 4G LTE NGFF M.2 Wireless Module
  7. Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7710
  8. ZTE ZM8620 Mini PCIe 4G LTE TDD/FDD Module

 

 

Band 5 (850 MHz) – Operators and UEs

Band 5 is at Frequency bands 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz, it’s FDD LTE band 5 and bandwideth at 25 MHz. It’s the refarming of GSM 850MHz and most commonly deployed in North America and Latin America areas.

The 850MHz frequency provides a number of advantages for our customers. Because of the lower frequency (compared to other frequencies used on the Vodafone network), 850MHz is able to better penetrate through obstacles – such as buildings. This improved signal strength means data can be transmitted to a compatible device faster than when there is poor signal strength.

Operators

  1.  Philippines, Smart, 2012.09
  2.  USA, T-mobile
  3. Vodafone Australia

 

 

Smartphones

  1. Apple iPhone 5 A1429, cdma model, announced 2012.09.12
  2. Apple iPhone 5 A1429, gsm model, announced 2012.09.12
  3. Samsung Galaxy Mega i9205, FCC 2013.04.28
  4. Samsung Galaxy S4, announced 2013.03.15 (b5 for US market)

Mobile routers

  1. Modacom URoad-LTE ..2013.02..

CPE

  1. Asiatelco ALR-W130 indoor CPE, ..2012.09..

Tablets

  1. Apple iPad mini A1455 (CDMA/GSM, b1,b3,b5,b13,b25), 2012.10 

 

 

Band 4 AWS(1700/2100MHz) – Operators and UEs

Band 4 (AWS 1700/2100MHz) is used in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Chile. It replaces some of the spectrum formerly allocated to Multipoint Multichannel Distribution Service (MMDS), sometimes referred to as Wireless Cable, which existed from 2150 to 2162 MHz. The AWS band uses microwave frequencies in two segments: from 1710 to 1755 MHz for uplink, and from 2110 to 2155 MHz for downlink. The service is intended to be used by mobile devices such as wireless phones for mobile data, video, and messaging services.

Now, AWS has become “an essential LTE band for LTE roaming support in North America and Latin America, advancing AWS as a solid candidate for one of the essential seven or eight LTE bands deemed critical for global roaming LTE devices and services,” said the Current Analysis report.

 

List of countries / operators with LTE AWS networks or plans:

 

1.      Argentina

2.      Canada , Bell , 2012.10

3.      Canada , Rogers , 2012.10

4.      Canada , Telus  , 2012.10

5.      Chili

6.      Colombia

7.      Mexico, Telcel, 2012.11

8.      Peru

9.      Uruguay

10.   USA, AT&T , 2012.10

11.   USA, MetroPCS (USA)

12.   USA, T-Mobile (USA)

13.   USA, Verizon Wireless (USA)

 

 

 

Below is the list UEs for 4G LTE FDD Band 4 (AWS 1700/2100MHz)

 

 

Smartphones

 

1.      Apple iPhone 5 A1428, 2012.09

2.      HTC One XL, 2012.08

3.      HTC Windows Phone 8, 2012.10

4.      Motorola Droid Razr HD, 2012.09

5.      Motorola Droid Razr MAXX HD, 2012.09

6.      Nokia Lumia 920.2, 2012.09

7.      Pantech Flex, 2012.09

8.      ZTE Anthem 4G, 2012.09

 

 

 

Fixed Routers

 

1.      Netgear MBR1516, b4, 2012.10

2.      ZyXEL LTE5121, b4, b17, 2012.09

 

 

 

USB dongles/Modems/Surfstick

 

  1. 4G LTE Novatel Wireless U679 Turbo Stick / Ovation MC679
  2. HUAWEI E397bu-501
  3. Sierra Wireless Aircard 330U
  4. Sierra Wireless Aircard 313U
  5. LG Adrenaline AD600 4G Modem
  6. BandLuxe C505 4G USB modem

 

 

 

Tablets

 

  1. Apple iPad mini (GSM, b4/17), 2012.10

 

 

 

 

Modules

 

 

1.      Novatel E371,  b17 700 / b4 AWS, approved f.e. by AT&T 2012.10

2.      Sierra Wireless EM7700, b17 700 / b4 AWS, approved f.e. by AT&T 2012.10

3.      Sierra Wireless MC7700, b17 700 / b4 AWS, approved f.e. by AT&T 2012.10

 

 

 

MiFi Hotspot/Mobile 4G Router

 

 

  1. T-Mobile Sonic 2.0 Mobile HotSpot LTE, 2013.03
  2. Sierra Wireless 754S 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot
  3. Sierra Wireless 770s 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot
  4. Sierra Wireless 763s 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot
  5. Bandluxe PR55 4G Pocket Router