Telstra and NETGEAR have launched the world’s first Gigabit, 4G LTE mobile router that works exclusively in Australia on the Telstra 4GX LTE network.
The NETGEAR Nighthawk M1 mobile router, in theory, achieves up to 1Gbps downloads and 150Mbps upload using Qualcomm’s new X16 LTE modem by aggregating four bands in the 700/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz range – it is called Cat 16 and is the fastest mobile router in Australia.
Andrew Volard, director of Device Management for Telstra, said, “We’re innovating at the cutting edge of mobile broadband technology so our customers can work with greater ease on the go and access the content, services and applications they love when they’re outside the home. The Nighthawk M1 mobile router powered by Telstra offers incredibly fast data transfer speeds, a long-lasting battery, and other great features for a world-class mobile experience.”
Andrew Green, vice-president of Mobile Network Products at NETGEAR, said, “For the past 15 years, Telstra and NETGEAR have worked together to deliver the most innovative mobile broadband products for customers.
"With their focus on innovation and customer experience, we’re delighted that Telstra has again chosen to team with us for the initial launch of our Nighthawk M1 mobile router. It offers the latest LTE and Wi-Fi technologies so you can take full advantage of ultra-fast download speeds on the Telstra Mobile Network and securely share your internet connection to support media streaming, storage and so much more.”
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- Superfast mobile broadband Internet – up to 1Gbps download/150Mbps upload.
- 4G LTE Advanced Category 16 with 4-band Carrier Aggregation.
- Ethernet port and 2 USB ports (Type A and C) for media streaming from microSD, USB or external hard drive to all connected devices.
- Wi-Fi/Ethernet offloading capabilities so your device connections move from the car (LTE) to your hotel’s Internet.
- Always-on connection shareable with up to 20 Wi-Fi devices on-the-go.
- Parental controls filter and scheduled access to online content.
- 802.11ac and Dual-Band 2.4GHz/5GHz dual concurrent Wi-Fi for increased network performance and reduced interference.
- Simple, intuitive NETGEAR mobile app user experience to monitor data usage, manage device and network settings from an iOS or Android smartphone or tablet.
- Powerful, long-lasting battery for up to 24 hours of continuous use.
- Improved JumpBoost (power bank) feature to charge smartphones and small portable USB devices.
- Two TS-9 connectors available for optional 4G/3G antennas.
- Telstra mobile network-ready device.
But there is a catch: it will only get up to Gigabit speeds on Telstra’s CBD-based 4GX network. iTWire has an article here).
Pricing and Availability
NETGEAR Nighthawk M1 mobile router (MR1100) will be available in March from Telstra in store and online at $360 upfront or on a range of plans.
