Alcatel Pocket hotspot 4G

The Alcatel Pocket Hotspot 4G is a 4G mobile broadband device that you can use to connect up to 32 gadgets to the internet – we’re talking tablets, laptops, consoles, and anything else that supports a Wi-Fi connection.

But being a mobile broadband device, the Alcatel Pocket Hotspot 4G is designed to do this anywhere and everywhere – including when you’re outside, on a train, or anywhere else that may or may not have a power supply available.

It’s battery powered, so it doesn’t need plugging in itself, and its 2,150mAh battery offers 8 hours of active usage time, so it can see you through a full work day. If you’re not using it then you’ll get up to 300 hours of standby time.

So as long as you remember to charge it, the only barrier to a fast internet connection (with speeds of up to 300Mbps supported) is whether you have mobile signal, as this needs a 4G or 3G signal to work. Fortunately, the vast majority of the UK (and most other countries) has widespread 4G and 3G coverage.

The Alcatel Pocket Hotspot 4G is also compact and lightweight at 92 x 62.5 x 12.3mm and 85g, so it won’t be a hassle to take out with you.

Plus, the Alcatel Pocket Hotspot 4G is incredibly simple to set up and use. It can be managed from a dedicated app, but to get up and running you simply need to insert the supplied SIM card, charge it, and switch it on. Then it will broadcast a 4G-powered Wi-Fi network that you can securely connect your devices to.

And that security is key, because public Wi-Fi typically isn’t as secure, and often isn’t as fast either.

• Dimensions (mm): 92 x 62.5 x 12.3
• Weight (g): 85g
• Modem: 4G
• Colours: Black
• Download speeds: Up to 300Mbps
• Upload speeds: Up to 100Mbps
• Wi-Fi specs: Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz
• Power: Battery powered
• Launch date: Out now