ZTE had offered a new LTE surfstick for Germany network providers. The model ZTE MF823 is for 1&1. The brother model ZTE MF823D is also available for the operator O2. Below are the details features for ZTE MF823D.
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LTE features and Characteristics of ZTE MF823 |
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Manufacturer and Model |
ZTE MF823D |
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Download rate up |
Up to 100 MBit/s |
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Upload rate up |
Up to 50 MBit/s |
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Compatible LTE Bands |
LTE800, LTE900, LTE1800, LTE 2600MHz |
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Backward compatible with: |
DC-HSPA+, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS |
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MIMO Support: |
MIMO 2×2 |
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Connector for external antenna |
Yes; 2 aerial socket type TS-9 available(Buy ZTE MF823D Antenna) |
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LTE Category: |
LTE modem category 3 (3GPP Release 8) |
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Chipset |
Qualcomm |
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Others |
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Dimensions |
90 mm x 28.4 mm x 13 mm |
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USB standard |
USB 2.0 |
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Memory card expansion |
Yes; MicroSD up to 32 GB |
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Compatible Operating Systems |
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS (from 10.4) |
Technical Specifications
The ZTE MF823 from Chinese telecommunications equipment vendor ZTE, replaces the current model MF821D from O2. All thing should be mentioned that ZTE MF823 is not the best USB stick when the ZTE MF825 is also in its product range. It supports LTE category 3 (max. 100 Mbit) and therefore with all networks from O2. In any case, the mobile service provider can offer data connections on the basis of category 4, which allows data rates up to 150 Mbps. It supports the LTE frequencies at 800, 900, 1800 and 2600 MHz – for operation in European countries. Likewise, the MF823 could also support DC-HSPA+ (to 42.2 Mbps), UMTS and GSM networks.
Unlike the Speed Stick 4 by Telekom, the stick fortunately has two connectors for an external antenna – optional to improve reception. Like almost all other models, user can insert a MicroSD memory card of up to 32GB of storage space for data of all kinds.
Others
Users do not have to install an extra software for the MF823, which would be auto connect to network. It is controlled conveniently from the browser via the web interface. It is enough to enter the following IP in the browser: http://192.168.3.1. The interface shows all important data at a glance. And you can see, how much volume you have already used in the current billing month. The stick is also compatible with the IPv6 protocol. According to the manufacturer ZTE, the MF823 uses about 1/4 less power than even the previous generations. It’s special for operation on a laptop or tablet. We are also pleased that quite modest dimensions of the model. At just 13 mm in height and 26 grams, it is one of the shallower representatives of its kind. It is alleged that the world’s smallest LTE data modem. Important to mention would be that there is no SIM lock, so the drive can be used with Contract card of other network operators.
Conclusion
The ZTE MF823 for O2 can provider users at an acceptable price for mobile Internet. With slim size and decent network support, it could be good partner for laptop. It’s available on www.4gltemall.com . But if you want to find better models, the Speed Stick III or the Huawei E3276, may be good options, but they are also more expensive.