ZTE touts world's first FD-LTE and TD-LTE mobile hotspot and USB modem

Stefan Mileschin · 20th August 2012, 06:29

You likely know the uncomfortable feeling when family members refuse to talk to each other, and such is the case with FD-LTE and TD-LTE -- two similar but incompatible LTE technologies that've gained traction across the globe. Now ZTE is looking to play peacekeeper with its MF820S2 USB modem and MF91S mobile hotspot, each which speak fluently in both LTE languages. While Marvell was the first to accomplish this feat with its modem chipset, ZTE's two globetrotting products are the first we're aware of that are ready for retail shelves. That said, both units seem best suited for users based in China, as the fallback technologies include only TD-SCDMA and EDGE. ZTE's USB modem is said to provide up to 68Mbps connectivity over TD-LTE networks and up to 100Mbps over the FD-LTE counterpart, whereas the mobile hotspot wields a 2,300mAh battery. As always, you'll find the full PR after the break.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/17/z...obile-hotspot/

20th August 2012, 06:29	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 148,408	ZTE touts world's first FD-LTE and TD-LTE mobile hotspot and USB modem You likely know the uncomfortable feeling when family members refuse to talk to each other, and such is the case with FD-LTE and TD-LTE -- two similar but incompatible LTE technologies that've gained traction across the globe. Now ZTE is looking to play peacekeeper with its MF820S2 USB modem and MF91S mobile hotspot, each which speak fluently in both LTE languages. While Marvell was the first to accomplish this feat with its modem chipset, ZTE's two globetrotting products are the first we're aware of that are ready for retail shelves. That said, both units seem best suited for users based in China, as the fallback technologies include only TD-SCDMA and EDGE. ZTE's USB modem is said to provide up to 68Mbps connectivity over TD-LTE networks and up to 100Mbps over the FD-LTE counterpart, whereas the mobile hotspot wields a 2,300mAh battery. As always, you'll find the full PR after the break. http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/17/z...obile-hotspot/

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
C Spire Wireless Intros the Ultimate Road Warrior Tool with R526 Mobile Hotspot	Stefan Mileschin	WebNews	0	4th May 2012 08:14
Intel's Medfield sows seeds in world's most important mobile market	Stefan Mileschin	WebNews	0	23rd April 2012 06:58
Option Introduces XYFI, The World's Smallest 3G & WiFi Personal Hotspot	Stefan Mileschin	WebNews	0	2nd March 2012 06:27
Seagate Combines 500GB Portable Drive With Mobile Hotspot in Proof of Concept	Stefan Mileschin	WebNews	0	12th January 2012 07:22
Intel Touts Anti-Theft Technology for Mobile Computers	jmke	WebNews	0	3rd April 2008 19:14
NVIDIA Unleashes World's Fastest Mobile GPU	Sidney	WebNews	0	25th February 2005 00:45
Wi-Fi Hotspot Security Tips	jmke	WebNews	0	17th February 2005 10:19
Nvidia Unveils Ar10 - The World's First Programmable 3d Core For Mobile Phones	jmke	WebNews	0	29th February 2004 13:21