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Bengaluru: Linksys in partnership with Qualcomm has launched its first 5G and Wi-Fi 6 Mobile Hotspot in Korea via its largest telecom provider, Korea Telecom (KT), and in Hong Kong with CSL.

The Linksys 5G Mobile Hotspot is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System and FastConnect 6800 mobile connectivity system.

The Linksys 5G Mobile Hotspot harnesses 5G and Wi-Fi 6 for blazing fast and seamless connectivity. The device is the world’s thinnest and lightest 5G mobile hotspot and includes a USB-C port with Qualcomm Quick Charge Technology, ensuring devices are powered up and optimally connected at home or on-the-go.

The Linksys 5G Mobile Hotspot enables a fast and stable network by utilizing the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard and dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11ax) technologies. With USB tethering that supports large-capacity LTE high-speed data, users can stay connected regardless of what environment or situation they are in.

“MOBILE HOTSPOTS ARE ESSENTIAL TO USE FAST, SEAMLESS WIRELESS NETWORKS IN A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTS, ENABLING INCREASED CONNECTIVITY, MOBILITY AND PRODUCTIVITY ACROSS MANY USE CASES,” SAID L.C. WU, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CONNECTED HOME DIVISION (LINKSYS, WEMO, PHYN), BELKIN INTERNATIONAL.

“LINKSYS IS EXCITED TO LAUNCH THE FIRST 5G MOBILE HOTSPOT SUPPORTING 5G AND WI-FI 6 IN KOREA WITH KT AND HONG KONG WITH CSL. WE WILL CONTINUE TO ROLLOUT NEW INNOVATIVE 5G DEVICES AROUND THE WORLD, AND EXPECT MANY CONSUMERS WILL ENJOY A FAST AND STABLE MOBILE LIFE WITH OUR PRODUCTS.”

“WE’RE DELIGHTED TO COLLABORATE WITH LINKSYS TO DELIVER A 5G MOBILE HOTSPOT POWERED BY THE SNAPDRAGON X55 5G MODEM-RF SYSTEM ALONG WITH SUPPORT FOR OUR FASTCONNECT 6800,” SAID GAUTAM SHEORAN, SENIOR DIRECTOR, PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, QUALCOMM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

“TOGETHER, 5G AND WI-FI 6 CAN BETTER SUPPORT THE REMOTE WORKFORCE AND BOLSTER OVERALL NETWORK CONNECTIVITY WITH SPEED, RELIABILITY AND FLEXIBILITY TO TRANSFORM HOW THE WORLD CONNECTS.”

Additional specs include:

  • The thinnest and lightest 5G mobile hotspot in the market – 15.5mm thickness and 185g weight
  • Connects up to 16 devices
  • 4000mAh battery capacity allows all-day usage

This article first appeared in the NFA Post and is republished with permission.