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After struggling in the smartphone market Taiwanese company HTC has launched a brand new 5G Hub which is set to be sold by Telstra. Unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the
allows consumers to use fifth-generation connectivity on multiple devices. It also comes with a 5-inch HD touchscreen which allows 4K video streaming and gaming, it also doubles as a mobile
hotspot for up to 20 people. ChannelNews understands that several Companies including Netgear and D Link are set to launch similar devices. HTC is hoping that their device will replace the
traditional Wi-Fi routers, which can cause slower speeds. At first glance the device looks like the Google Home Hub or Lenovo Smart Display competitor. The 5-inch 1280 x 720 touchscreen runs
Android 9.0 with HTC Sense for HTC 5G Hub, a version of the company’s UX designed specifically for the gadget. Inside there’s Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 chipset with the Snapdragon X50 5G
modem. That means – if you have coverage with a compatible 5G network, at least – the HTC 5G Hub can get online at faster speeds than with 4G LTE. There is also intuitive voice command and
remote-control features that make it quick and easy to use. You can also plug the HTC 5G Hub into a power outlet and there’s a 7,660 mAh battery inside, which can keep the router running
when not plugged in. There’s DC Charging and Quick Charge 3.0 support. The whole thing weighs 340 grams, and measures in at 129 x 100 x 43 mm. There’s also a microSD card slot which can take
up to 512GB cards. Dual speakers and an always-on microphone support features like “Ok Google” voice triggers. About Post Author David Richards David Richards has been writing about
technology for more than 30 years. A former Fleet Street journalist, he wrote the Award Winning Series on the Federated Ships Painters + Dockers Union for the Bulletin that led to a Royal
Commission. He is also a Logie Winner for Outstanding Contribution To TV Journalism with a story called The Werribee Affair. In 1997, he built the largest Australian technology media company
and prior to that the third largest PR company that became the foundation company for Ogilvy PR. Today he writes about technology and the impact on both business and consumers.