TCL LINKZONE 5G UW

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TCL LINKZONE 5G UW

Starts at $8.33/mo

for 36 months, 0% APR

TCL LINKZONE GO 5G

Starts at $3.61/mo

for 36 months, 0% APR

Battery life

Up to 9 Hours

Battery life

Up to 22hrs

Screen

1.83”

Reviews

(178)

Reviews

Storage

noCapacity (Subject to availability)

Storage

4 GB (Subject to availability)

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Colors

Overview

Meet the TCL LINKZONE 5G UW– the super-fast and efficient mobile hotspot that allows you to create your own secure Wi-Fi network so you can work, play, and stream on the go. Built with an intuitive design and equipped with a 4500mAh battery¹, plus On The Go (OTG) reverse-charging² technology that lets you charge your other devices. And, when paired with Verizon's 5G UW³ network, it's a best-in-class ultra-fast 5G experience.

Reviews

3.3

178 reviews

53% of reviewers recommend this product.

Bought and worked for the first 3 months

Farmer . 27 days ago

I used in a barn to give livestock birthing camera connection/streaming. Every season after, could hardly keep service, paid every month and signal was worse and worse.

What garbage

Drifter . 1 month ago

It works some time and other time it will take 3 or 4 hours just together through a show, constantly freezes up or cuts off, and that's when you still have data it gets worse after you hit your data limit. We bought this because we travel alot

Battery life and charge cycles vary with use, settings, and other factors; actual results may vary.
Requires On-The-GO (OTG) cable, sold separately.
5G Ultra Wideband available in select areas. 5G Nationwide available in 2700+ cities.
16 Devices per band, up to 32 devices.

Specs

Design

Colors

Black

Length

5.94 in

Notable Materials

Ethernet port

Width

2.83 in.

Depth

.71 in.

Weight

7.4 ounces

Charging Port

USB Type-C

Network

2,4,5,12,13,46,48,66, LTE Cat 19

Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ax, 2.4GHz and 5GHz

SAR

1.36 W/Kg (body)

Global & Roaming Network

B1/B3/B7/B20/B28, n257

5G Nationwide

n2/n5/n46/n48/n66

5G Ultra Wideband

n260/n261 (high-band / mmWave) | n77 (mid-band / C-band)

Battery

Standby Time

18 Days

mAh (per hour)

4500mAh (Removable)

Usage Time

9 Hours

Removable battery

Yes

Power source

9V 2A (18W)

Performance

Storage

1GB ROM | 1GB RAM

Operating System

Linux 5.4

Display

Screen Size

2.4 touch display

Screen Type

TFT color Touchscreen

SKU#

TCL-MW513U

What's in the box

TCL LINKZONE 5G UW
USB Type-C cable and wall charger
4500mAh battery (removable)
Quick reference guide
Pre-installed SIM card
Warranty and safety information

Battery life and charge cycles vary with use, settings, and other factors; actual results may vary.
Requires On-The-GO (OTG) cable, sold separately.
5G Ultra Wideband available in select areas. 5G Nationwide available in 2700+ cities.
16 Devices per band, up to 32 devices.

Reviews

TCL LINKZONE 5G UW Reviews

3.3

178 reviews

53% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Bought and worked for the first 3 months

Farmer . 27 days ago

I used in a barn to give livestock birthing camera connection/streaming. Every season after, could hardly keep service, paid every month and signal was worse and worse.

What garbage

Drifter . 1 month ago

Worked…barely

Devastus . 2 months ago

The first device I received worked for a day, then quit. All I’d get is a “no internet connection” message. My company sent me a replacement, which worked, albeit woefully slowly. Using the hotspot on my AT&T iPhone worked much faster. I had to keep this thing plugged in at all times because the battery would drain down to nothing in a matter of an hour. It regularly shut itself off or dropped my laptop and printer from the network while I was working. Charging it was also frustrating because the charger supplied with it was incapable of providing enough power to actually charge the battery. Overall, a pretty disappointing device.

Works good...when it works

MarkB . 3 months ago

I've had this hotspot for a couple of years now. I picked it over other options because it features an ethernet port that I plug my home router into. We use it both for our home internet connection as well as a mobile network for our camper. Most of the time it works very well, but when the reception is marginal (as it is at our home), it will go into a mode where it connects to the Verizon tower for a few seconds then drops the connection. Sometimes re-booting the hotspot helps, sometimes not. Calls to Verizon to address this issue haven't helped; I believe the problem is our local tower since it never does this on the road. My previous device, a Sierra Wireless USB modem, did not exhibit this behavior. Another peeve is that if you use any charger other than the one supplied with the device it will complain that it's charging slowly. It isn't charging slowly, and it does this when the charger is actually much faster than the cheap one supplied with the device. In fact, the supplied charger is barely adequate and won't provide enough power to operate the device if the battery is at 0%.

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TPayne . 4 months ago

Easy to setup, good reception. In the forested area of Michigan and getting excellent reception.

TCL/Alcatel Mobile - 4 months ago

Thank you for the great feedback! We're glad to hear the LINKZONE 5G UW was easy to set up and is delivering strong reception—even in a forested area like Michigan. That’s the kind of reliable performance we aim for! - Kevin.

Verizon lost my order

Rick S . 5 months ago

This was painful - not only did I never receive the product, no one at Verizon seemed to have a clue where it was. I wound up cancelling the order (I hope) and have ordered a device off of Amazon - who at least know how to get a product in my hands.

TCL/Alcatel Mobile - 4 months ago

We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience. While this feedback isn’t about the product itself, we still hope you’re satisfied with it in the end. If there’s anything we can do to help, please let us know. - Kevin.

Not what I expected

Hollyberri . 5 months ago

The box gets super hot easily and the data was used way too fast. Battery died quickly too

TCL/Alcatel Mobile - 5 months ago

We’re sorry to hear that the device becomes hot easily. This may be due to the high frequency of data transmissions during use. If your data is being consumed quickly, we recommend considering an unlimited data plan to help avoid service interruptions. Please note that heavy data usage can also lead to increased battery drain and heat buildup. While the device is designed for portability, it can be used while connected to the charger for extended use. - Kevin.

Works better than I thought it would

HalfFast . 5 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

So far it's been working well. Even better than I thought it would based on my old Jetpak. I use this as a work from home backup if the internet goes out.

Device is working as expected

Doug . 7 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

The problem is not with the device. Verizon did not set this up on their end prior to shipping out. The device did not activate as it should of when it arrived and I followed the instructions in the device box. Had to start a chat to get help with Verizon. Verizon dropped the ball again. Very frustrating.

The Hotspot is great. Customer Care is Awful!

Flood . 9 months ago

The device is fine, trying to get it set up through Customer Care was an absolute nightmare. So incredibly frustrating, after 3 hours on the phone, trying to get my account right (you disconnected my phone line, charged me 3x for Netflix and took off all of my protections), I finally went into the Livonia Store. Allan was incredibly helpful and it only took 30 minutes. Your Customer Care Team really needs to be trained and/or fired. Furthermore, I gave some Pamela lady 5 stars, she is the one that charged me three times for Netflix.

TCL/Alcatel Mobile - 9 months ago

We sincerely apologize for the frustration you experienced while setting up your account. While we’re glad to hear that your device is functioning correctly, we deeply regret the challenges you faced with Customer Care. It’s great to know that a team member at the store was able to assist you efficiently. If you encounter any difficulties while setting up the device, please don’t hesitate to reach out. - Kevin.

FAQs

TCL LINKZONE 5G UW FAQs

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Tdot . Oct 23, 2025

Is it good for gaming

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

For specific plan info visit: https://www.verizon.com/plans/devices/hotspots/ -Dee

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Hotspot . Oct 10, 2025

How to turn on the Hotspot

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

Please reach out to Customer Service for assistance with turning hotspot on/off. https://www.verizon.com/contactus -Sara

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Lloyd . Sep 14, 2025

Will this work for my PlayStation 5?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support2 months

Yes, but keep in mind there are no unlimited high speed data plans for jet packs. -Jaquetta

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Lisa . Aug 12, 2025

My phones connect to the hotspot but as soon as they connect my phone shows” no internet connection”….how do I fix this?

Answer from TCL/Alcatel Mobile3 months

Hello. This hotspot can support up to 32 devices. If you are the administrator, you can check the settings with your computer by going to http://my.mobilehotspot or http://192.168.1.1. You can control the connections of the hotspot. For more help, download the user's guide at: https://ss7.vzw.com/is/content/VerizonWireless/tcl-linkzone-5g-uw-tcl-mw513u-um. Hope this helps. - Kevin.

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