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4g Hotspot battery life & usability details

The 4G era has been all about mobile broadband. While people in 2G and 3G era were still struggling to maintain a stable internet connection on their phones, the 4G era took a huge leap in the world of internet. The 4G period is famously known as the mobile broadband era.

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Why? The 4G era not only significantly improved the mobile cellular network’s speed but also made it capable enough to power two or more devices on a single network and bandwidth. Now, it has become pretty common to just take out your smartphone and use hotspot from another cellular network to easily surf the internet, work remotely, and even stream videos online!

It is commonly referred as internet on the go! And, if you wish to do some heavy lifting with your cellular network, you can opt for an ad hoc wireless hotspot device. These devices are also known as travel or pocket routers. They run on battery and are useful while traveling.

What is a pocket router or 4G hotspot device?

A pocket router is a small portable device which can be used as a hotspot device on the go. The device shares the phone’s mobile data and can connect to various devices nearby using Wi-Fi technology.

These devices use the 4G signals of your phone’s mobile data and convert them to Wi-Fi and vice vera to create mobile oriented Wi-Fi networks. The network is created usually within 10 metres and can be shared by multiple devices and users.

The cellular network companies like us create various data specific recharge plans for the device. You can recharge your Airtel 4G Hotspot Wi-Fi using these plans.

As mentioned above, these devices run on battery. Therefore, you need to charge your hotspot device regularly. The Airtel 4G Hotspot works on Airtel 4G hotspot battery. If your device’s battery is damaged due to some reason, you can order one online at affordable rates.

Reasons leading to Airtel 4G Hotspot battery problem

Your Hotspot’s battery is the most important part of the device. After a year of heavy usage, people usually complain about certain issues with the battery. One of the most common is Airtel 4G hotspot battery swollen issue.

The swelling of a battery happens due to various usage habits. A few of them are listed here:

  • Leaving your 4G Hotspot battery for overnight charging
  • Constantly plugged into power (battery never runs of charge because it is constantly charging)
  • Due to frequent poor signals – battery uses full capacity for data transmission leading to early wear and tear
  • Less ventilation
  • Keeping the battery in sunny spots for long hours
  • And just general battery ageing

You need to keep your battery usage in check to avoid swelling of the battery.

How to improve Airtel 4G Hotspot battery life?

If you are wondering how to prolong your Airtel Hotspot battery life, please follow the below methods regularly:

  • Regularly check your battery for any signs of swelling or damage. Early identification of a problem can help you to change your usage style.
  • Don’t leave your mobile hotspot plugged in when not in use. Let the device rest.
  • Let the battery drain fully.
  • Set up a time schedule to switch off the charging.
  • Use a smart outlet to remotely control power which the device takes.
  • Don’t leave the battery in heated areas or above/near electric appliances.
  • Keep a strong cellular signal to reduce the hard work for your hotspot.
  • Use antennas or boosters with the hotspot for data transmission and keep the heat down for the battery.
  • Provide ventilation whenever possible.

Keep these pointers in mind to ensure longevity for your Airtel Hotspot battery.

How to buy new Airtel 4G Hotspot battery?

All you need to do is go online and just type in Airtel 4G Hotspot compatible battery. You will see various options available on Amazon Prime or Flipkart. Go through the reviews and compare the price and features to order one for your hotspot.

The battery model type should be same as the Airtel hotspot model number.

For example: Airtel 4g Hotspot Compatible Battery for Airtel AMF-311WW is the right battery for Airtel AMF-311WW Data Card, 4g Hotspot Support.

You can also contact our customer care for broadband to know more details.

In a nutshell, use your battery for Airtel 4G Hotspot in a mindful way. Follow the above-mentioned tips to prolong and improve the battery life. Or if your hotspot’s battery is really old and not functioning properly, get a new one asap and use that mindfully.

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