Last updated on March 29th, 2023 at 03:43 am
To experience the blazing fast speed of the 4G network, you need a 4G/LTE enabled Smartphone but if you don’t want to upgrade your existing 2G/3G Smartphone or tablet, you can nevertheless experience 4G speed by using a 4G supported WiFi dongles.
What is a Dongle or Wi-Fi Data Card and how it works?
A dongle, also known as a Wi-Fi data card or mobile broadband device, is a small device that allows you to connect to the internet using a mobile network rather than a fixed-line broadband connection. It is essentially a small modem that connects to the mobile network and provides you with internet access on your device.
Wi-Fi data card typically connects to your device via USB or wirelessly via Bluetooth, and it requires a SIM card with a data plan from a mobile network provider to access the internet. Some dongles also have built-in Wi-Fi, allowing you to connect multiple devices to the internet simultaneously.
To use a Wi-Fi data card, you need to insert the SIM card into the device and connect it to your device via USB or wirelessly. Once connected, the Wi-Fi data card will communicate with the mobile network provider’s network to establish a connection and provide you with internet access. The speed and reliability of the connection will depend on the quality and availability of the mobile network in your area.
Overall, a Wi-Fi data card provides a convenient way to access the internet on the go, especially in areas where fixed-line broadband is not available or unreliable.
After the aggressive marketing for the JioFi device from Reliance Jio for a price of Rs 999 which is now available at Rs 2800, other 4G service providers of India are trying to match the price of their 4G WiFi dongles. Recently Airtel has slashed the price of its 4G Hotspot Wi-Fi data card from Rs 2300 to Rs 1950 while Vodafone is still selling its 4G Mi-Fi device at Rs 2399. In the ensuing, all 4G service providers may offer them at almost the same price, let us wait for that.
Features of Dongles Wi-Fi data card
JioFi is a true 4G device with a download speed of up to 150Mbps and an upload speed of up to 50Mbps. It can connect 10 devices and is powered by a 2300mAh battery which lasts 5-6 hours. Airtel’s 4G dongle WiFi Data card and Vodafone’s 4G Mi-Fi device also connect 10 devices and both sports 1500mAh batteries for backup of up to 6 hours. The Super WiFi 4G Hotspot dongle of Idea cellular also has similar features but it is powered by 2000mAh. Aircel’s 4G LTE WiFi device connects 32 users simultaneously.
To use the 4G WiFi device, you have to choose an affordable data plan so before buying any of these devices, first, go through the 4G data plan of the service provider.
Airtel Wi-Fi dongle plans
Aitel offers wi-fi dongle plans almost the same as offerings for smartphones like dongle plan for Rs 838 with a validity of 84 days comes with a host of exciting benefits, including a daily 2GB data limit, unlimited voice calls, free subscriptions to Disney+ Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video. The annual dongle plan of Rs 2698 offers 2GB of data per day along with the regular Airtel benefits and a free subscription to Disney+ Hotstar VIP worth Rs. 399.
Jio Mi-Fi dongle plans
Jio offers data add-on plans, especially for its Jio Mi-Fi dongles. The data plan for Rs 555 offers 55GB of data which may be consumed within a validity of 55 days. The annual plan for Rs 2878 offers 2GB of data per day.
Vi Wi-Fi dongle plans
Vi offers data add-on plans, especially for dongles. The data plan for Rs 418 offers 100GB of data which may be consumed within a validity of 56 days and also includes Vi Movies & TV VIP access to premium movies, originals, live TV, news & more on the app. The annual plan cost just Rs 999 that offers 50GB of data.
