Alcatel LINKZONE | Mobile Wifi Hotspot | 4G LTE Router MW41TM | Up to 150Mbps Download Speed | WiFi Connect Up to 15 Devices | Create A WLAN Anywhere | GSM Unlocked
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Brand | Alcatel |
Special Feature | WPS |
Wireless Communication Standard | 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
Connectivity Technology | Wi Fi |
Item Weight | 3.7 Ounces |
Number of Ports | 1 |
Control Method | App |
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Value for money | 3.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
Easy to use | 3.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.1 | — |
Tech Support | 2.7 | — | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.4 |
Battery life | 3.1 | 4.3 | 4.5 | — | 3.7 | — |
WiFi signal | — | — | 3.9 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
Sold By | CellularGlobe | SIMO, Inc. | Roam WiFi | GL Technologies | Amazon.com | Keepgo EU |
connectivity tech | Wi Fi | 5G | LTE | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi | Ethernet / Wireless |
number of ports | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
data transfer rate | 150 megabits per second | — | 150 megabits per second | 1200 megabits per second | 150 megabits per second | 150 megabits per second |
wireless standard | 2.4 ghz radio frequency | 802 11 AC, 802 11 G, 802 11 N, 802 11 AX, 802 11 B | 802 11 AC, 802 11 B, 802 11 N | 802 11 AC | 802 11 AC | 2.4 ghz radio frequency, 802 11 BGN |
frequency band class | — | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | quad band |
lan port bandwidth | 150 megabits per second | — | — | 10/100/1000 megabits per second | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 megabits per second |
Product Description
Alcatel LINKZONE | Mobile WiFi Hotspot | 4G LTE Router MW41TM | Up to 150Mbps Download Speed | WiFi Connect Up to 15 Devices | Create A WLAN Anywhere ... ASIN: B07791Y58K
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 2.36 x 0.51 x 3.46 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.7 ounces |
ASIN | B07791Y58K |
Item model number | Alcatel LinkZone |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #24,650 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #904 in Computer Routers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
Wireless communication technologies | 4G, Wi-Fi |
Connectivity technologies | Wi Fi |
Special features | WPS |
Other display features | Wireless |
Manufacturer | Alcatel |
Date First Available | September 9, 2016 |
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Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
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Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the compactness of the networking router. However, they have mixed opinions on performance, quality, ease of use, lock, battery life, and connectivity.
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Customers appreciate the compactness of the networking router. They mention that it is light weight, and easy to activate.
"...This hotspot was compact and looked like it was easy to activate and available at a great price...." Read more
"Well it is small and compact. Instructions are fair! The huge downside is that it doesn't work in ALL countries like Thailand for example...." Read more
"...THEY ARE VERY SMALL AND CONVENIENT I GIVE THESE 5 STARS!!!!" Read more
"Pros:Light weightSmall sizeWill work when you're abroadCan send n recv text from the deviceOK:..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the internet connection provided by the router. They mention that it provides internet access with each device, and is an excellent mobile router option. Customers also appreciate the unlimited hotspot capability.
"...before I even get off the plane I am fully connected, phone works, full internet and business as usual.edit 1-14-2020:..." Read more
"...you have several devices… a pad, a tablet or laptop… provides internet access with each device as you please to use." Read more
"...Was able to be connected and work remotely." Read more
"Great hotspot, allows for unlimited hotspot. I've used it constantly for the past 4 weeks without any issues. Usually hover around 20-30 mbps." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the router. Some mention that it works like a charm, has amazing performance, and is fast. However, others say that it doesn't work for them, stops working often, and doesn' work in all countries.
"...one star, sometimes I lose connection to the internet, and the device is dead, nothing happens when I press the power button...." Read more
"...5 days and before I even get off the plane I am fully connected, phone works, full internet and business as usual.edit 1-14-2020:..." Read more
"...I have no idea if the profile came from Alcatel or CosmOTE, but it didn't work...." Read more
"It’s all lies…… says 4G but 2G is what you actually get…..this product is garbage" Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the networking router. Some mention it's an excellent product, a reliable little hotspot, and perfect for working. However, others say that it'll keep dropping signal and loosing the wifi connection.
"Excellent hotspot, amazing performance" Read more
"...Here why I deducted one star, sometimes I lose connection to the internet, and the device is dead, nothing happens when I press the power button...." Read more
"It works as it should. No problems so far." Read more
"Not very reliable. It has to be reset a lot and you have to go on line to re-configure it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the networking router. Some mention that it's really easy to use and great for travel, with fair instructions. However, others say that it is not super user friendly setup, with not the best instructions.
"...This hotspot was compact and looked like it was easy to activate and available at a great price...." Read more
"...much about the functionality of the device itself because I couldn't even set it up due to the fact that I don't have an account with T-Mobile...." Read more
"Well it is small and compact. Instructions are fair! The huge downside is that it doesn't work in ALL countries like Thailand for example...." Read more
"...THEY ARE VERY SMALL AND CONVENIENT I GIVE THESE 5 STARS!!!!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the lock of the networking router. Some mention that it works and is factory unlocked, while others say that it's not unlocked.
"I received excellent customer service, but the product isn't unlocked for Google Fi...." Read more
"...but it seems the moment I put T-Mobile SIM card, the device got locked to MetroPCS. There is no way for me to unlock it...." Read more
"...It was unlocked with no branding and has been used successfully in the US and Europe...." Read more
"Its very upsetting that this device is NOT unlocked. I bought it, came to costa rica and I also bought a sim card, now its asking for unlock code...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the networking router. Some mention that it has a decent battery life and good performance, while others say that it overheats, does not last long, and has recurring problems with the hotspot.
"...The battery never ran out because every time we get into the car we plug it in, but I think it has a decent battery...." Read more
"...The battery does not last long and according to the instructions it should not be left connected to avoid overcharging that forces it to be..." Read more
"...Good build quality. Decent battery life and good performance." Read more
"I've had this 2 months and it regularly overheats and shuts down. I have to pop it open, take out the battery and wait...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the router. Some mention that it connects quickly, easy to use, and has a great connection when it's working. However, others say that it does not work with their carrier, the website provided for activation does not function, and the device does not register on AT&T or T-Mobile.
"The device appears to work well. I was able to connect to it pretty easily...." Read more
"...description this device is not comparable with AT&T and AT&T cannot activate it, TMobile can!..." Read more
"...It works! The router has an interface, got right on the cell network and has been reliable for the last 48hours...." Read more
"The website provided for activation does not work. Nor do any of the two alternative web sites they offer.Zero Customer Support...." Read more
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First off, not any mw41 hotspot will work on all 3 major carriers. It has to be this model MW41NF-2AOFUS1 unlocked.
4G Lte bands:B1 (2100) B2 (1900) B3 (1800) B4 (AWS) B5 (850) B7 (2600) B8 (900) B12 (700) B13 (700) B20 (800)
3G UTMS: 850/900/1700/1900/2100 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 MHZ
Also, this hotspot also supports USSD codes as found via web browser to the hotspot's IP address. You won't find the USSD page using the alcatel link app. You need this to be able to add a recharge (recarga) of packets (paqueticos) from which you can add unlimited internet for 1 day, 3 days, and 5 days and whatever else you find when going through the USSD menu system. ( its not really unlimited as you will find there is a data cap depending on your usage). I do all this using a pre-paid SIM card. I don't want to get stuck in any monthly contracts.
This specific model will give you compatibility with all 3 major cellphone carriers which are Altice, Claro and Viva.
I have all 3 SIM cards that i juggle around depending on what part of the country I am in. Why you ask? Because not all carriers have the same network coverage.
So from what I have tested,
Altice has an excellent coverage area and excellent LTE speeds so this is what I primarily use.
When adding money to your Altice pre-paid SIM card (I use recharge.com), they offer something that the other carriers don't offer which is double LTE bandwidth for just 50 pesos more. Using the USSD page in the hotspot, I usually add an unlimited internet "paquetico" for 5 days for 139.00 pesos (2.78 usd) and the menu will ask if you want to add double bandwidth LTE for 50 pesos (1.00 usd) which i always do.
I usually get between 50 to 75 mb on the downstream and about 20 to 30 mb on the upstream. After you run out of paqueticos (internet) you will be throttled down to about 256k until you add a recharge. Let me mention here that I only pay for the 5 day plan at a time and it seems to only give about 10gigs of data to use so if you consume it all on the first day you will have to add more recharge to your account. I know it sucks but it all depends what you are using it for.
To initiate the USSD menu system for ALTICE, enter #100# from the USSD page.
Claro which is the largest carrier and probably has the most customers and best coverage map but I find their network to be somewhat unstable from time to time especially for voip calls where their network shows very high jitter and some latency issues depending on where you are. I consider Claro my backup plan if I am not within a metropolitan area or major city of the country. They also throttle down when your paquetico runs out and their bandwidth on a good day is about 20 to 30 mb on the downstream and about 10mb on the upstream.
To initiate the USSD menu system for CLARO, enter *112# from the USSD page.
Viva now is truly the underdog here. Their coverage map is no where near as good as Altice and Claro but in the major citys you will find really good LTE coverage with great speeds. I was working one day using my altice SIM when during some heavy rains i noticed my speeds dropped to 500k. I quickly swapped out the SIM card for the Viva SIM and boom! I was back up with great speeds (about the same as Claro) all while it was raining and was able to continue working. I highly recommend having a SIM for all 3 carriers just in case and depending where you will be. They only cost about 100 to 150 pesos to obtain. That's like 2 to 3 USD. When adding a recharge, the USSD menu system has an entry to pay for up to 28 days at a time for 540 pesos (10.80 usd). I haven't seen this on altice and claro.
To initiate the USSD menu system for VIVA, enter #123# from the USSD page.
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NOTES:
DO NOT purchase your SIM cards from the AIRPORTS!!!! (unless you feel like being raped of your money)
find a mall, a grocery store or anywhere else that sells them. You will need your passport to get it in your name.
Supports USSD codes (not all hotspots have this feature)
All 3 carriers throttle down when your recharge is done.
If you are from the USA or any other country where cell phone WiFi-Calling is supported, your phone will work very well through this hotpsot. No one will know you are out of town and no roaming charges and anyone calling you wont hear that international ring tone when dialing your number.
If you conduct business over the internet back to the USA or any other country and want to appear as if you are in that country, get yourself a VPN account which has many other benefits as well. (do your research)
After adding a recharge to your SIM account and activating a paquetico plan, you must reboot the hotspot
FOR TRAVELERS:
When traveling to the Dominican Republic, what I do is just before I catch my flight to DR, I purchase a recharge online using recharge.com. There are other sites but I think this one is the better one to use.
Once my plane lands and is on the way to the gate, I turn on the hotspot, log in to it via web browser and add the paquetico unlimited internet plan for 5 days and before I even get off the plane I am fully connected, phone works, full internet and business as usual.
edit 1-14-2020:
I have done more verification in the DR trying to confirm what LTE bands are actually being used and my findings show:
Altice uses LTE Bands: 2,4,5,8
Claro and Viva are using LTE Bands: 2,4,5,7
depending where you are.
This hotspot, MW41NF-2AOFUS1, supports it all.
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2019
First off, not any mw41 hotspot will work on all 3 major carriers. It has to be this model MW41NF-2AOFUS1 unlocked.
4G Lte bands:B1 (2100) B2 (1900) B3 (1800) B4 (AWS) B5 (850) B7 (2600) B8 (900) B12 (700) B13 (700) B20 (800)
3G UTMS: 850/900/1700/1900/2100 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 MHZ
Also, this hotspot also supports USSD codes as found via web browser to the hotspot's IP address. You won't find the USSD page using the alcatel link app. You need this to be able to add a recharge (recarga) of packets (paqueticos) from which you can add unlimited internet for 1 day, 3 days, and 5 days and whatever else you find when going through the USSD menu system. ( its not really unlimited as you will find there is a data cap depending on your usage). I do all this using a pre-paid SIM card. I don't want to get stuck in any monthly contracts.
This specific model will give you compatibility with all 3 major cellphone carriers which are Altice, Claro and Viva.
I have all 3 SIM cards that i juggle around depending on what part of the country I am in. Why you ask? Because not all carriers have the same network coverage.
So from what I have tested,
Altice has an excellent coverage area and excellent LTE speeds so this is what I primarily use.
When adding money to your Altice pre-paid SIM card (I use recharge.com), they offer something that the other carriers don't offer which is double LTE bandwidth for just 50 pesos more. Using the USSD page in the hotspot, I usually add an unlimited internet "paquetico" for 5 days for 139.00 pesos (2.78 usd) and the menu will ask if you want to add double bandwidth LTE for 50 pesos (1.00 usd) which i always do.
I usually get between 50 to 75 mb on the downstream and about 20 to 30 mb on the upstream. After you run out of paqueticos (internet) you will be throttled down to about 256k until you add a recharge. Let me mention here that I only pay for the 5 day plan at a time and it seems to only give about 10gigs of data to use so if you consume it all on the first day you will have to add more recharge to your account. I know it sucks but it all depends what you are using it for.
To initiate the USSD menu system for ALTICE, enter #100# from the USSD page.
Claro which is the largest carrier and probably has the most customers and best coverage map but I find their network to be somewhat unstable from time to time especially for voip calls where their network shows very high jitter and some latency issues depending on where you are. I consider Claro my backup plan if I am not within a metropolitan area or major city of the country. They also throttle down when your paquetico runs out and their bandwidth on a good day is about 20 to 30 mb on the downstream and about 10mb on the upstream.
To initiate the USSD menu system for CLARO, enter *112# from the USSD page.
Viva now is truly the underdog here. Their coverage map is no where near as good as Altice and Claro but in the major citys you will find really good LTE coverage with great speeds. I was working one day using my altice SIM when during some heavy rains i noticed my speeds dropped to 500k. I quickly swapped out the SIM card for the Viva SIM and boom! I was back up with great speeds (about the same as Claro) all while it was raining and was able to continue working. I highly recommend having a SIM for all 3 carriers just in case and depending where you will be. They only cost about 100 to 150 pesos to obtain. That's like 2 to 3 USD. When adding a recharge, the USSD menu system has an entry to pay for up to 28 days at a time for 540 pesos (10.80 usd). I haven't seen this on altice and claro.
To initiate the USSD menu system for VIVA, enter #123# from the USSD page.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTES:
DO NOT purchase your SIM cards from the AIRPORTS!!!! (unless you feel like being raped of your money)
find a mall, a grocery store or anywhere else that sells them. You will need your passport to get it in your name.
Supports USSD codes (not all hotspots have this feature)
All 3 carriers throttle down when your recharge is done.
If you are from the USA or any other country where cell phone WiFi-Calling is supported, your phone will work very well through this hotpsot. No one will know you are out of town and no roaming charges and anyone calling you wont hear that international ring tone when dialing your number.
If you conduct business over the internet back to the USA or any other country and want to appear as if you are in that country, get yourself a VPN account which has many other benefits as well. (do your research)
After adding a recharge to your SIM account and activating a paquetico plan, you must reboot the hotspot
FOR TRAVELERS:
When traveling to the Dominican Republic, what I do is just before I catch my flight to DR, I purchase a recharge online using recharge.com. There are other sites but I think this one is the better one to use.
Once my plane lands and is on the way to the gate, I turn on the hotspot, log in to it via web browser and add the paquetico unlimited internet plan for 5 days and before I even get off the plane I am fully connected, phone works, full internet and business as usual.
edit 1-14-2020:
I have done more verification in the DR trying to confirm what LTE bands are actually being used and my findings show:
Altice uses LTE Bands: 2,4,5,8
Claro and Viva are using LTE Bands: 2,4,5,7
depending where you are.
This hotspot, MW41NF-2AOFUS1, supports it all.
This hotspot was compact and looked like it was easy to activate and available at a great price. I would have really liked to be able to use it and it is definitely not the sellers fault that it would not work for me so I gave a 5 star rating. I just thought I would provide this information for others who would like to use it with Cricket wireless.
Top reviews from other countries
La capacidad de descarga de datos es baja, pero mantiene buen desempeño en conexiones de video conferencia sin encender la cámara.