TCL's First 5G RedCap Device Arrives Exclusively at T-Mobile Stores
TCL has announced the launch of the TCL LINKPORT IK511, a groundbreaking 5G RedCap connectivity device, exclusively available at T-Mobile stores starting October 17, 2024. This ultra-portable device, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System, enables laptops and tablets to access T-Mobile's standalone 5G network without the need for Wi-Fi.
The LINKPORT IK511 offers faster speeds compared to traditional tethering and LTE Cat 4 connections, with data transfer speeds up to 220 Mbps. It's designed for both consumers and enterprise users, providing access to advanced network features like network slicing and additional T-Mobile services.
Priced at $96, T-Mobile is offering a 50% discount for a time when adding it to select plans. Customers can add it to their plan for just $5/month, turning almost any USB-C device into a 5G connected device.
TCL ha annunciato il lancio del TCL LINKPORT IK511, un dispositivo innovativo per la connettività 5G RedCap, disponibile esclusivamente nei negozi T-Mobile a partire dal 17 ottobre 2024. Questo dispositivo ultra-portatile, alimentato dal Qualcomm Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System, consente a laptop e tablet di accedere alla rete 5G standalone di T-Mobile senza la necessità di Wi-Fi.
Il LINKPORT IK511 offre velocità più elevate rispetto al tethering tradizionale e alle connessioni LTE Cat 4, con velocità di trasferimento dati fino a 220 Mbps. È progettato sia per i consumatori sia per gli utenti aziendali, offrendo accesso a funzionalità avanzate della rete come il slicing della rete e servizi aggiuntivi di T-Mobile.
Con un prezzo di $96, T-Mobile offre uno sconto del 50% per un periodo limitato quando viene aggiunto a determinati piani. I clienti possono aggiungerlo al loro piano per soli $5/mese, trasformando quasi qualsiasi dispositivo USB-C in un dispositivo connesso in 5G.
TCL ha anunciado el lanzamiento del TCL LINKPORT IK511, un dispositivo revolucionario de conectividad 5G RedCap, disponible exclusivamente en las tiendas de T-Mobile a partir del 17 de octubre de 2024. Este dispositivo ultra-portátil, impulsado por el Qualcomm Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System, permite que laptops y tabletas accedan a la red 5G independiente de T-Mobile sin necesidad de Wi-Fi.
El LINKPORT IK511 ofrece velocidades más rápidas en comparación con el anclaje tradicional y las conexiones LTE Cat 4, con velocidades de transferencia de datos de hasta 220 Mbps. Está diseñado tanto para consumidores como para usuarios empresariales, proporcionando acceso a funciones avanzadas de la red como el corte de red y servicios adicionales de T-Mobile.
Con un precio de $96, T-Mobile ofrece un descuento del 50% por un tiempo limitado al agregarlo a planes seleccionados. Los clientes pueden agregarlo a su plan por solo $5/mes, convirtiendo casi cualquier dispositivo USB-C en un dispositivo conectado a 5G.
TCL이 혁신적인 TCL LINKPORT IK511를 출시한다고 발표했습니다. 이 장치는 5G RedCap 연결 장치로, 2024년 10월 17일부터 T-Mobile 매장에서 독점적으로 판매됩니다. 이 초경량 장치는 Qualcomm의 Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System으로 구동되어 노트북 및 태블릿이 Wi-Fi 없이 T-Mobile의 독립형 5G 네트워크에 접속할 수 있게 합니다.
LINKPORT IK511은 전통적인 테더링 및 LTE Cat 4 연결에 비해 더 빠른 속도를 제공하며, 데이터 전송 속도가 최대 220 Mbps에 달합니다. 이 제품은 소비자와 기업 사용자를 위해 설계되었으며, 네트워크 슬라이싱과 T-Mobile의 추가 서비스와 같은 고급 네트워크 기능에 접근할 수 있도록 합니다.
가격은 $96이며, T-Mobile은 특정 요금제에 추가할 경우 50% 할인을 제공하고 있습니다. 고객은 이 장치를 요금제에 추가할 수 있으며, 단 $5/월로 거의 모든 USB-C 기기를 5G 연결 장치로 변환할 수 있습니다.
TCL a annoncé le lancement du TCL LINKPORT IK511, un dispositif de connectivité révolutionnaire 5G RedCap, disponible exclusivement dans les magasins T-Mobile à partir du 17 octobre 2024. Ce dispositif ultra-portable, alimenté par le Qualcomm Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System, permet aux ordinateurs portables et aux tablettes d'accéder au réseau 5G autonome de T-Mobile sans avoir besoin de Wi-Fi.
Le LINKPORT IK511 offre des vitesses plus rapides par rapport à l'ancrage traditionnel et aux connexions LTE Cat 4, avec des vitesses de transfert de données allant jusqu'à 220 Mbps. Il est conçu à la fois pour les consommateurs et les utilisateurs professionnels, offrant accès à des fonctionnalités avancées du réseau comme le découpage de réseau et des services supplémentaires de T-Mobile.
Affiché à un prix de $96, T-Mobile propose un rabais de 50% pendant une durée limitée lors de l'ajout à certains forfaits. Les clients peuvent l'ajouter à leur forfait pour seulement $5/mois, transformant presque tout appareil USB-C en un appareil connecté en 5G.
TCL hat die Einführung des TCL LINKPORT IK511 angekündigt, eines bahnbrechenden 5G RedCap Verbindungsgeräts, das ab dem 17. Oktober 2024 exklusiv in T-Mobile Geschäften erhältlich ist. Dieses ultra-portable Gerät, betrieben von Qualcomm's Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System, ermöglicht es Laptops und Tablets, ohne Wi-Fi auf das standalone 5G-Netz von T-Mobile zuzugreifen.
Das LINKPORT IK511 bietet schnellere Geschwindigkeiten im Vergleich zu traditionellem Tethering und LTE Cat 4-Verbindungen, mit Datenübertragungsraten von bis zu 220 Mbps. Es ist sowohl für Verbraucher als auch für Unternehmensbenutzer konzipiert und bietet Zugriff auf erweiterte Netzwerkfunktionen wie Network Slicing und zusätzliche T-Mobile-Dienste.
Mit einem Preis von $96 bietet T-Mobile einen 50% Rabatt für eine begrenzte Zeit, wenn es zu ausgewählten Tarifen hinzugefügt wird. Kunden können es ihrem Tarif für nur $5/Monat hinzufügen und damit fast jedes USB-C-Gerät in ein 5G-fähiges Gerät umwandeln.
- Launch of the first commercially available 5G RedCap device in North America
- Exclusive partnership with T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) for distribution
- Offers faster speeds and more secure connections compared to Wi-Fi and 4G LTE
- Provides access to advanced network features for businesses
- 50% discount promotion on device price for a time
- Low monthly cost of $5 for adding the device to select T-Mobile plans
- None.
Insights
The TCL LINKPORT IK511 represents a significant advancement in 5G technology, particularly for T-Mobile's network. This device, leveraging 5G RedCap technology, offers several key benefits:
- Improved connectivity without Wi-Fi dependency
- Enhanced security compared to public Wi-Fi
- Faster speeds than 4G LTE and traditional tethering
- Compatibility with T-Mobile's nationwide standalone 5G network
For investors, this development is noteworthy as it expands T-Mobile's 5G ecosystem and potentially increases its competitive edge. The
However, the impact on T-Mobile's bottom line may be in the short term. While innovative, this device targets a niche market of users seeking to upgrade existing devices with 5G capabilities. The long-term potential lies in how well T-Mobile can leverage this technology to attract and retain customers, especially in the enterprise sector where features like network slicing and enhanced security are valuable.
This product launch aligns with T-Mobile's strategy to differentiate itself through network technology leadership. By being the first to offer a commercial 5G RedCap device in North America, T-Mobile is positioning itself at the forefront of 5G innovation. Key market implications include:
- Potential for increased customer acquisition and retention, particularly in the business segment
- Enhanced brand perception as a technology leader
- Creation of a new revenue stream through device sales and associated service plans
The
Investors should monitor how this technology affects T-Mobile's market share and customer churn rates in the coming quarters. While not a game-changer on its own, it's part of a broader strategy that could strengthen T-Mobile's competitive position in the long run.
Built by TCL, powered by Qualcomm and T-Mobile, the Ultra-Portable Device Delivers Reliable and Secure Connections Without the Need for Wi-Fi
The only commercially available 5G RedCap device currently in
"All users expect secure and reliable access to their apps and data, irrespective of their personal or professional needs, and our LINKPORT device is an unparalleled new way for our customers to gain high-speed connectivity, whenever and wherever they need it," said Eric Anderson, General Manager of TCL Mobile NA. "TCL is pleased to be working with Qualcomm Technologies and T-Mobile to bring our innovative designs and unique wireless products to help forward our mission of 5G for all."
Perfect for consumers and enterprise users looking to upgrade their current devices with 5G connectivity without the need to buy entirely new devices, the TCL LINKPORT IK511 offers significantly faster speeds compared to traditional tethering and existing LTE Cat 4 connections. The device also unlocks access to advanced network features for businesses like network slicing and additional T-Mobile services like T-Priority, T-Mobile Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) with T-SIMsecure and T-Mobile Security Slice.
"5G RedCap will transform how consumers and businesses connect, catapulting old Wi-Fi-only devices onto the nation's leading 5G network," said John Saw, EVP and Chief Technology Officer of T-Mobile. "LINKPORT — on T-Mobile's network — provides instant, flexible 5G access, whether for first responders, educators, or everyday users."
5G RedCap-capable devices, such as LINKPORT IK511, especially those built on the Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System, are groundbreaking in that they offer enhanced power efficiency, extended battery life, improved 5G coverage over LTE, and offer high uplink speeds with low latency. Thanks to the Snapdragon X35, they also support global VoNR and VoLTE to ensure compatibility with existing networks and readies devices for future advancements.
"The LINKPORT IK511 represents one of the first commercial devices utilizing our Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System and is an exciting development for the connected world," said Gautam Sheoran, Vice President, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "5G RedCap is a significant advancement for evolving wireless networks and bringing its benefits to a variety of users is a great step forward for the industry."
TCL LINKPORT IK511 at-a-glance
- One of the smallest and lightest 5G RedCap-capable devices in the world
- Plug-and-play 5G connectivity via USB-C
- Compatible with most major operating systems
- Snapdragon X35 Modem-RF System
- Up to 220 Mbps data transfer speeds*
- Available at T-Mobile stores starting October 17, 2024
- Price:
$96 50% off)
But that's not all, for a limited time T-Mobile is offering half-off the new device when adding it to a Go5G Next or Go5G Business Next plan. For just
For more information on this device, visit TCL LINKPORT IK511
About TCL
TCL Electronics specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of consumer electronics including TVs, mobile phones, audio devices, smart home products and appliances. Combining thoughtful design and innovative technology to inspire greatness, our lineup delivers must-have features and meaningful experiences. As one of the world's largest consumer electronics brands, our vertically integrated supply chain, and state-of-the-art display panel factory help TCL deliver innovation for all. For more information, please visit: https://www.tcl.com
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*Actual speeds of 5G and network connectivity may vary based on network conditions, device capabilities, and geographical location.
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