TCL, a global electronics company, has announced the introduction of its new LINKPORT IK511, a 5G connectivity device made in collaboration with T-Mobile.
The company states the LINKPORT IK511 enables devices like laptops and tablets to access T-Mobile’s latest standalone 5G (5G SA) milestone — 5G RedCap — and features the Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System. According to TCL, 5G RedCap—also known as Reduced Capability—is designed for people seeking an affordable entry point into 5G with a more reliable, more secure and faster experience compared to Wi-Fi and 4G LTE. The product just launched at T-Mobile stores on Oct. 17.
“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,” says 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.”
TCL boasts the product is the only commercially available 5G RedCap device currently in North America, and as part of its development, the LINKPORT IK511 required close collaboration with T-Mobile to bring the product to market. The company notes that 5G RedCap needs a 5G SA network which T-Mobile is the only major carrier to offer the technology nationwide.
TCL suggests the networking device can be employed by 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 is said to offer 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.
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“5G RedCap will transform how consumers and businesses connect, catapulting old Wi-Fi-only devices onto the nation’s leading 5G network,” comments 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.”
Qualcomm boasts that 5G RedCap-capable devices such as LINKPORT IK511—especially those built on the Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System, are unique because they offer enhanced power efficiency, extended battery life, improved 5G coverage over LTE, and they offer high uplink speeds with low latency. Snapdragon X35 also supports 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,” adds 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.”
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