Samsung SCH-LC11 4G LTE Mobile hotspot now shipping

By Shane McGlaun/March 29, 2011 2:49 am EST

If you have a bunch of gadgets that you want to get onto a speedy 4G LTE network at the same time what you need is a mobile hotspot like the new Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot. This gadget is model number SCH-LC11 and the little device is now shipping directly from Verizon. The hotspot promises to give you 10x the speed of a 3G hotspot.

The LC11 is available right now and will cost you $269.99 at full retail price or $149.99 with a 2-year contract. Verizon will also give you a $50 instant discount if you buy online bringing the price to $99.99 with free shipping. The hotspot can share the 4G speed with up to five other devices using WiFi.

Inside the little black device is a MDM9600 chipset and a 4G SIM card. It is VPN compatible and has autoconnect. WiFi support includes 802.11b/g/n and it has a USB port that is used for charging the internal battery. The device measures 2.32" x 3.54" x 0.45" and weighs 2.7 ounces. It is good for up to 216 minutes of use and nine hours on standby.