TCL LINKZONE 5G UW

3.5 out of 5 rating

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Black

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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.

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3.5

3.5 out of 5 rating

110 reviews

61% of reviewers recommend this product.

Great Little Hotspot!

5 out of 5 rating

PaladinBIGDan2077 . 8 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Has been very useful for work, the ethernet port is very handy. I highly recommend this product, especially for computer and network technicians.

Works grwat

5 out of 5 rating

Rbalabama . 9 days ago

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.

3.5

3.5 out of 5 rating

110 reviews

61% of reviewers recommend this product.

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Great Little Hotspot!

5 out of 5 rating

PaladinBIGDan2077 . 8 days ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Has been very useful for work, the ethernet port is very handy. I highly recommend this product, especially for computer and network technicians.

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Works grwat

5 out of 5 rating

Rbalabama . 9 days ago

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Piece of crap

1 out of 5 rating

Denise . 28 days ago

Plugged it in and put in the password. Worked ok for a little while then went to a show and it would play for a little then twirl, then say it was disconnected or no internet service. The migi that we had until the battery blew up did not do this. We put our other tv on it and then came to view something on the front tv and the device said it was blocked. Don't get it.

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TCL/Alcatel Mobile - 25 days ago

Hello Denise. Sorry to hear that. If you are losing the Wi-Fi connection periodically, perhaps the settings for the sleep mode on your device needs to be adjusted for longer duration. Simply go to Menu > Settings > Sleep mode > make your selection. You can also wake up the hotspot by tapping on the power button. If this is still not helping with the problem you are experiencing, please feel free to reach out to the TCL mobile support team at: 1-855-224-4228 during business hours. Best regards, Kevin.

Home wifi replacement

2 out of 5 rating

D Miller . 29 days ago

The unit is only as good as the signal coming in. Doesn't work at my location, reminds me of dial up

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TCL Expert - 25 days ago

Try placing your device is other part of the house. The signal can be interfered with other electronic devices in your surroundings. Also, when used at home for a longer duration, adjust the sleep mode time. The hotspot will go into sleep mode after 10 minutes of no Wi-Fi activity. For manual wake up, you can tap on the power button. Hope this helps. - Kevin.

Help

4 out of 5 rating

MrShields . 1 month ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

I just hooked up to my tv and for 30mins it worked fine and then all of a sudden it blacked my whole tv screen out.

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TCL Expert - 25 days ago

Hello. If you mean that you are not getting any connection after a certain period of usage, it may be that your hotspot goes into sleep mode. Increase the duration of the sleep timeout or select Never, go to Menu, Settings, and Sleep Mode. Then, make your selection. You can also tap on the power button to wake up the hotspot. Hope this helps. - Kevin.

Faulty

1 out of 5 rating

Caleb . 1 month ago

On the first day of using this the screen has gone blank when turned on. You can tell how cheaply made the product is.

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TCL/Alcatel Mobile - 1 month ago

Hello. As designed, the screen does time out when not in use to save power. Simply tap on the power button to wake it up. Hope this helps. - Kevin.

Wonderful Resource

5 out of 5 rating

ScottDUO . 2 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Have used this about 2 weeks now. Excellent response, fast ping, nearly no latency for service connection. Great at 2 bars, 200 mbs instantly in 5g. 5GUW should be terrific. Fine portable form with menu, data display for use, Ethernet port & USB port. Charge lasts as much as a day with four connections. Easy to work.

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Mobile hotspot

5 out of 5 rating

David Prive . 2 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Works Great

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Not great

2 out of 5 rating

Dan M . 2 months ago

Not real happy with it. The shipping was a mess, I got overcharged for it. Finally showed up, it was easy to get started but I discovered quickly that the battery doesn’t last so I have to leave it plugged in all the time. I use it for cameras, it does not consistently connect. More often than not I cannot connect to my cameras. I have to keep going there and resetting the hotspot. Thinking I will try to return it

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TCL Expert - 2 months ago

Hi Dan. Thank you for your feedback. Sorry about the shipping, but it's not related to the product. As for the connectivity, if you need to keep the hotspot active continuously, then select a different duration for the Sleep Mode. Hope this help you, and you can give the product a better rating. - Kevin.

Dropped connection

2 out of 5 rating

Everett Sears . 3 months ago

When I'm connected to my TV it keeps dropping my hotspot signal

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TCL/Alcatel Mobile - 2 months ago

Hello Everett, thank you for your feedback. Although the Linkzone is designed for portable use and conserve battery power with Sleep Timer, the duration can be changed. You will need to go to Settings and go to Sleep Mode. The default sleep timer is 5 minutes when there is no device connected. If you plan on having it connected all the time, change it to "Never Sleep". - Kevin.

Frequently asked questions

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Battery . Sep 28, 2023

Can i purchase a better battery

Answer from Verizon Customer Support4 days

There is not a purchasable battery for the TCL Linkzone. If you are having a technical issue, reach out to us via our Contact Us page: https://www.verizon.com/support/contact-us/ -John

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Data . Sep 4, 2023

How much data do I get

Answer from Verizon Customer Support27 days

To take a look at our mobile hotspot plans, please click here: https://www.verizon.com/plans/devices/hotspots/

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Michael . Aug 29, 2023

What is the range in square footage that the WiFi signal works? For example 5000 square feet?

Answer from TCL/Alcatel Mobile1 month

Hello Michael, the hotspot operates on both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz. The range can vary between 150 and 300 ft. depending on the surrounding obstructions. The 2.4 GHz would support longer distance. You should be okay within 5000 square feet. - Kevin.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

For additional details on the Wi-Fi broadcast range, we recommend contacting the manufacturer here: https://support.tcl.com/contact-us -Joseph

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Dano . Aug 13, 2023

Does it boost signsl in fringe reception area?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

This device is not a signal booster and does not improve reception. For improved reception, you can take a look at our Network Extender here: https://www.verizon.com/products/verizon-lte-network-extender/ ~Jesse

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mike . Aug 10, 2023

Does this have an external antenna jack

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

The Linkzone 5G UW, like most modern 5G mobile hotspot devices, does not include external cellular antenna ports. Details and specs here: https://www.verizon.com/internet-devices/tcl-linkzone-5g-uw/ ~Maria

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Greg . Aug 7, 2023

Data plan costs for hotspots

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

You can view all of our connected device plans for mobile hotspots here: https://www.verizon.com/plans/devices/ -Joseph

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Aug 5, 2023

Is there an optional external antenna for a vehicle for a hot spot device?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

No, this device does not support an external antenna. -Joseph

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tmpadgett . Aug 5, 2023

Does this work with the TV?

Answer from TCL Expert1 month

If your TV has Wi-Fi connection capability, it does work. The default settings on the Linkzone 5G UW is set to go into sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity. You can change the setting of the sleep mode to longer period or never turn off at your preference. When the hotspot is in a sleep, simply wake it up by tapping on the Power button once. - Kevin.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

This device does broadcast a Wi-Fi network for devices to connect.You'll want to check with your TV manufacturer for mobile hotspot compatibility. -Joseph

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Bill C . Jul 25, 2023

Does this unit work in 4g if 5g is not available at any location, Or does this work in 5g only?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support2 months

Yes, the hotspot will also work on 4G. - Lauren

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mike . Jul 25, 2023

Is there a setting to enable the hotspot so it will charge other devices?

Answer from TCL/Alcatel Mobile2 months

Hi Mike. You will need a OTG (on-the-go) cable, which converts the USB-C to USB-A. When connected to another device, the charging will take place automatically. Be default the Linkzone will stop charging when its battery reaches 25%. - Kevin.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support2 months

You can charge other devices by plugging them into the device's USB-C port. You can find more information under "Universal Charging" in the user manual here: https://ss7.vzw.com/is/content/VerizonWireless/tcl-linkzone-5g-uw-tcl-mw513u-um ~Jesse

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TCL LINKZONE 5G UW

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Reviews

3.5

Great Little Hotspot!

Works grwat

Design

Network

Battery

Performance

Display

SKU#

What's in the box

3.5

Great Little Hotspot!

Works grwat

Piece of crap

Home wifi replacement

Help

Faulty

Wonderful Resource

Mobile hotspot

Not great

Dropped connection

Frequently asked questions