ZTE, on February 9th, launched the third-generation 5G indoor CPE MC8020 router for a retail price of 2,999 Yuan (~$471) in China. It reached peak Wi-Fi speeds of 5400Mbps, thanks to the presence of 4K QAM modulation technology.
The ZTE 5G CPE MC8020 router supports 5G dual-mode, which can be used by China Mobile, China Unicom, Telecom, and radio and television (via IT Home). All frequency bands of four major Chinese operators are also supported along with the ability to run a simultaneous connection of 128 devices.
Upgrades over previous generations include a 25% higher Wi-Fi forwarding rate, a 15% increased coverage, and a 20% speed boost.
The boost in coverage can be owed to the usage of the world’s first four-way omnidirectional high-gain antenna, which is designed to penetrate walls. High-performance chips paired with Qualcomm’s dual-core 64-bit network acceleration engine have been implemented as well.
Last but not least, the router also supports NFC one-touch networking function, using which you can seamlessly connect your NFC-supporting mobile device without the need for inputting passwords. Simply open NFC on the phone, tap the router, and that’s it — you’ll be connected in no time.
It remains to be seen if the ZTE 5G CPE MC8020 router will be launched in the global market. There is no official announcement yet but it isn’t all that unlikely.
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