4G LTE USB WiFi Modem Dongle — Portable Wireless Hotspot for All Networks

The 4G LTE USB WiFi Modem Dongle is a compact, plug-and-play mobile broadband device that turns any 4G LTE SIM card into a shared WiFi hotspot. Simply insert your MTN, Airtel, or any Uganda network SIM, plug into a USB port or USB power adapter, and share fast 4G internet with up to 10 WiFi-connected devices simultaneously.

Whether you need reliable internet at a remote site, a backup connection for your office, or a portable hotspot for field work across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, or Rwanda — this compact modem delivers 4G LTE speeds without the complexity of a fixed router installation.

Key Features

• 4G LTE Category 4 — download speeds up to 150 Mbps, upload up to 50 Mbps
• WiFi hotspot built-in — share internet with up to 10 devices over 2.4GHz WiFi
• Universal SIM compatibility — works with MTN Uganda, Airtel Uganda, and all East African networks
• Plug-and-play USB — powers from any USB port, power bank, or USB adapter; no installation required
• Compact and portable — pocket-sized form factor for field technicians and remote site deployments
• LED status indicator — shows network connection and WiFi hotspot status at a glance
• Multi-band support — compatible with 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA, and 2G EDGE/GPRS networks for seamless fallback

Ideal Use Cases for ISPs and Network Engineers

• Backup internet for router configurations: Plug into a laptop for out-of-band management access when your main link is down during a site visit.
• Remote site temporary connectivity: Provide temporary internet at a new tower site or subscriber premises before your main wireless link is commissioned.
• Field technician internet: Keep your support team connected in the field with a shared mobile hotspot.
• ISP office backup link: Use as a secondary internet path when your primary fibre or wireless backhaul experiences downtime.
• MikroTik LTE failover companion: Where a full MikroTik LTE router isn’t required, this dongle provides quick LTE failover via a laptop or USB-capable router.

Network Compatibility

• Uganda: MTN Uganda 4G LTE, Airtel Uganda 4G LTE, Africell
• Kenya: Safaricom 4G, Airtel Kenya 4G
• Tanzania: Vodacom Tanzania 4G, Airtel Tanzania 4G
• Rwanda: MTN Rwanda 4G, Airtel Rwanda 4G
• Compatible with all standard SIM sizes via included adapter

Recommended Companion Products

• MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS — Core ISP distribution router for integrating LTE backup into your network
• MikroTik hAP RouterBOARD with PoE — Subscriber premises CPE for distributing internet from your ISP network
• MikroTik hAP lite RB941-2nD — Budget home router CPE for entry-level subscriber plans
• MikroTik RouterBOARD Wireless Router — Outdoor wireless distribution for your ISP backhaul network
• MikroTik mAP 2nD Wireless Access Point — Compact indoor/outdoor AP for subscriber premise coverage

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Frequently Asked Questions