For many mobile laptop users, tethering from their smartphone to get Wi-Fi is a fact of life. While this is convenient, there are some downsides. The data used by the laptop will count against the mobile data allowance, meaning potential data overages. Another pain point is that it can drain your phone’s battery.
A good alternative to smartphone tethering is using a separate mobile hotspot. Today, Verizon announces the latest such device for its network — the MiFi 7730L Jetpack by Novatel Wireless. This product is quite impressive, as it features a color display, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and USB-C storage support. It can even be used as a battery bank to charge your smartphone. Yeah, this thing looks incredible.
“With a 2.4-inch full-color touch screen display packed with features and onscreen help, the MiFi 7730L makes it easier than ever to change settings. MiFi Share provides a new way to share files with connected devices on the local, secure, Wi-Fi network using any mass storage device with a type-C USB connector,” says Verizon.
