ZTE MF93E 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Review

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Following Huawei E5776, the candidates ZTE has a new 4G mobile hotspot now with LTE support and

colorful screen on offer - ZTE MF93E. We have all the key data summarized for you and show you

where advantages and disadvantages are similar to Huawei models and whether the purchase

worthwhile.

LTE features and characteristics of ZTE MF93E

Manufacturer and model

number

ZTE MF93E

Download rate up to 100 MBit/s

LTE features and characteristics of ZTE MF93E

Upload rate up to 50 MBit/s

Supported LTE bands LTE 1.8, 2.6 GHz (FDD) & 2.3, 2.6 GHz (TDD)

Backward compatible with: DC-HSPA+ / HSPA+ / UMTS / EDGE / GSM / GPRS

Support LTE-Advanced no

MIMO Support: MIMO 2x2

Connector for external antenna yes; 2 antenna sockets, type TS-9 available (buy ZTE MF93E

antenna)

LTE Category: LTE Modem to Category 3 (CAT3)

Chipset Qualcomm MDM9215

Others

Dimensions (LxWxH) 107 mm x 61 mm x 16 mm and 105 Gramm

USB-Standard USB 2.0

Memory card expansion yes; With 32 GB MicroSD

Battery capacity 2800 mAh, 10 hours

Compatible Operating Systems Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7+8, Mac OS (above 10.4)

Release March 2014

Availability on www.4gltemall.com

Handbuch PDF unfortunately not yet available online

ZTE MF93E is a so-called "mobile hotspot" router. This type of device looks like space-saving mobile

phone in pocket size, but they would provide just wireless network with router function. So users can

go outside not just with one terminal, actually , in this case, up to 10 wireless devices could be taken

if there is ZTE MF93E in hand.

Technical data

The ZTE MF93E supports LTE category 3 at 1800 & 2600 MHz (FDD mode), and 2300 & 2600 in the

TDD modulation mode. The latter, however, is largely prevalent in Asia. The LTE band 800 MHz is not

covered, which means some insignificant shortcoming in certain area and countries. LTE Category 3

allowed data rates of up to 100 Mbps for downstream and 50 Mbps for upstream. In addition,

however, the router can also access major 3G and 2G standards to the Internet, such as UMTS,

HSPA+, EDGE or GSM.

The WLAN module is working on 802.11b/g/n, so that internal networking data rates of up to 150

Mbps can be achieved. This is not necessarily "often state the art", but at least functional. After all,

this is not self-evident; the operation in the dual band of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz is possible. In addition,

there are two TS-9 ports located on the bottom for connecting an external antenna to the receiving

optimization. ZTE MF93E has a battery of quite handsome capacity of 2800 mAh, which should be

sufficient for 9-10 hours operating time. Of course, the user can also operate on AC power, provided

a power source is present.

Display

On the front, ZTE MF93E has built a color information display. This is partly for control and also

displays any relevant connection status, such as the radio standard used or surfing data volume

during the online session.

There is no doubt that ZTE MF93E is a very visually attractive device. Since the release time is too

long ago in the first quarter of 2014, there are no technically new similar models for competition.

The MF93E is most likely comparable with Huawei E589, which has similar specifications, but not all.

In conclusion, ZTE MF93E satisfies the LTE category 3, and supports the maximum speed to 100Mbps,

which is good enough for normal use under good network condition. Also the battery is good enough

with 3000 mAh capacity. But if you want LTE category 4 mobile WiFi, the best alternative would be

the Huawei E5372, which is already offering LTE Category 4 and connection speed reach up to

150mbps. Whether you think ZTE MF93E is suitable for you or not, you must make your own decision

if you a real good 4G pocket MiFi.