TCL LINKZONE 5G UW Prepaid

Color

Black

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

185 reviews

52% of reviewers recommend this product.

Terrible Support from Verizon

Bob37 . 2 months ago

Product did not work. Tried to return the product to the Verizon Store I picked it up at and was told that I could not return it to that location. Was told at the 2nd store rudely that I had to return it directly to Russell. I have been with Verizon for 30 years and I think that maybe long enough,

Nice Upgrade from Orbic 4G; Battery Needs Upgrade

David Marion . 3 months ago

Into works quite, finds connectivity easily, charges back to 100% in reasonable amount of time. The battery life between charges is lacking; even when we don’t stream movies (and we’re not gamers) the battery life is quite short.

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

Depth

0.71 in.

Length

5.94 in

Notable Materials

Ethernet port

Width

2.83 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

FCC ID

2ACCJSCD006

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 Prepaid Reviews

3.3

185 reviews

52% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Terrible Support from Verizon

Bob37 . 2 months ago

Nice Upgrade from Orbic 4G; Battery Needs Upgrade

David Marion . 3 months ago

Charging with the tcl Charging cord they sent with it melt in to the Charging port beware it junk and dangerous

9 months ago

It melted when we were Charging it with the Charging cord @ charge they sent with it dangerousl please be carefully

Crappy

Akp99 . 10 months ago

Bought it mainly because the sales associate told me it would work on the airplane and since I travel often it was a no brainer. Never worked on the airplane. Barely worked while I was home. Connection was slow. It was also a portable charger which worked when kt felt like it.

Bought and worked for the first 3 months

Farmer . 1 year 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 year 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

Worked…barely

Devastus . 1 year 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 . 1 year 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%.

TCL Hotspot

TPayne . 1 year ago

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

TCL/Alcatel Mobile - 1 year 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 . 1 year 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 - 1 year 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.

FAQs

TCL LINKZONE 5G UW Prepaid FAQs

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ROBERT . Oct 9, 2026

what is the security spec, WPA2?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support25 days

WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) is a widely used security protocol designed to encrypt wireless network traffic and protect home and mobile Wi-Fi connections from unauthorized access. -Kaye

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Jared . Sep 6, 2026

I drive a semi and my smart tv needs WiFi. Can I take this on the road with me to get WiFi in my truck so I can watch my tv in my down time ?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

Yes, this is a mobile data hotspot that you can use to connect your TV. ~Peter

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Corey . Jul 15, 2026

Does this work to send sms messages from your phone. Or does this only work like WiFi ?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support3 months

Conventional SMS messages do not need Wi-Fi or cellular data; they utilize your cellular network's voice system to transmit text messages. On the other hand, if you are texting through an internet-based application (such as iMessage, RCS, or WhatsApp), it necessitates either a Wi-Fi connection or cellular data to operate.

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Prince . Jun 26, 2026

Can I use in my car for WiFi connection?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support4 months

Yes -Jazzy

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Gloria . Jun 23, 2026

I purched the TCL MW513U hotspot from a third party and paid their monthly internet plan fee, I can connect to the device but no internet. Do I need to unlock the sim? Please inform me . I followed all instructions and nothing works

Answer from Verizon Customer Support4 months

If you purchased the device from a different source we suggest contacting the seller to properly troubleshoot.~Pam

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Jeff . Jun 21, 2026

What is the maximum range of this device

Answer from Verizon Customer Support4 months

The TCL LINKZONE 5G UW is a mobile hotspot available through Verizon that covers a standard physical Wi-Fi radius of up to 30 feet. The broadcasting range is adjustable, and performance over its cellular 5G connection depends entirely on your distance from nearby Verizon cell towers. ~Jorge

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Melecio . Jun 6, 2026

I have purchased this product a few days ago, and it connected to my phone but without internt. What can I do next?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support5 months

We suggest using the troubleshooting guides for activation available on your account. If you still need assistance please use the Contact Us link. -Toni

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Jack . May 15, 2026

Can I leave this plugged in to the electric outlet 24/7?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support5 months

Yes, you can leave the TCL LINKZONE 5G UW plugged into an electrical outlet 24/7. However, for continuous stationary use, it is highly recommended to remove the battery to prevent potential battery swelling or degradation over time. -Sarge

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Frank . Apr 13, 2026

Can you use it internationally.

Answer from Verizon Customer Support6 months

This device will support international usage -Anthony

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chris . Mar 12, 2026

Is USB tethering supported ?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support7 months

Yes, the TCL LINKZONE 5G UW (MW513U) supports both USB-C tethering and wired Ethernet connectivity, in addition to Wi-Fi 6 hotspot capabilities for up to 32 devices. It features a dedicated Ethernet RJ-45 port and a USB-C port for connecting directly to laptops or computers for stable, high-speed data https://www.verizon.com/internet-devices/tcl-linkzone-5g-uw/ -Natasha

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TCL LINKZONE 5G UW Prepaid

Reviews

3.3

Terrible Support from Verizon

Nice Upgrade from Orbic 4G; Battery Needs Upgrade

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What's in the box

TCL LINKZONE 5G UW Prepaid Reviews

3.3

Terrible Support from Verizon

Nice Upgrade from Orbic 4G; Battery Needs Upgrade

Charging with the tcl Charging cord they sent with it melt in to the Charging port beware it junk and dangerous

Crappy

Bought and worked for the first 3 months

What garbage

Worked…barely

Works good...when it works

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Verizon lost my order

TCL LINKZONE 5G UW Prepaid FAQs