Data cards in India have now become quite popular among the people as it not just offers access to Internet but can also be used as a pen drive for storing data like any other storage slot. Today, data cards are also used as Wi-Fi routers. Another reason for people preferring data cards includes the portability factor. It can be carried easily even while travelling, which makes it convenient for people to access the Internet. Today, there are several companies are manufacturing data cards and comes with different price tags along with added features. Here are some of the best data cards available in the Indian market in terms of features and price.
Airtel 4G LTE Modem
Airtel, which is a popular mobile and Internet service provider in India, launches the 4G LTE Modem. It is the only modem available in India that supports 4G connectivity. Although, it does not work as a Wi-Fi router, it comes with a 32 GB microSD card slot to enable users to store data. For connecting to high-speed USB ports, it comes with a USB 2.0 connector. This data card comes with a price tag of Rs. 4,999 and the highlight of this data card is that it lets users to connect and access 4G network.
ZTE AW3632
Measuring just 9.5 mm, ZTE AW3632 can be used as a Wi-Fi router and supports 3G networks for accessing the Internet. It weighs about 30 grams and offers a download speed of up to 14.4 Mbps. Besides, this slim and portable data card comes with microSD card slot, which lets users to install a 32 GB memory card. For connecting to compatible devices, this data card comes with a USB 2.0 connector. It comes with as price tag of Rs. 1800, which is quite affordable.
Huawei E355
Huawei is a popular data card brand that brings to you the E355 data card that can be used by connecting it to a laptop or any compatible devices for accessing the Internet. It offers an upload speed of 5.76 Mbps and download speed of up to 21.6 Mbps. In addition, it comes with a microSD card slot that supports SD memory cards up to 32 GB.
Huawei E3131
Priced at Rs. 2000, Huawei E3131 is a slim and portable data card that works as a Wi-Fi router. This particular data cards offers an upload speed of 5.76 Mbps and download speed of up to 21.6 Mbps and can as well be used to create Wi–Fi hotspot and is capable of connecting up to 5 devices. In addition, it supports voice calling and both 2G and 3G SIM can be used. There is a 32 GB microSD card slot.
Huawei E5331
One of the efficient data card with all the facilities is the Huawei E5331. This data card offers download speed of up to 21.6 Mbps and an upload speed of 5.76 Mbps. It can be used as a Wi-Fi router, which lets connecting up to eight devices for accessing the Internet. For the convenience of users, this data card displays the status of Wi-Fi, SMS, network connectivity and battery level. It also comes with a power button unlike other data cards. There is a USB 2.0 connector for connecting to compatible devices as well as features a 32 GB microSD card slot. It is powered by a 1500 mAh battery, which lasts up to 5 hours with a single charge. This data card comes with a price tag of Rs, 3600.
Airtel 4G LTE Modem
Airtel, which is a popular mobile and Internet service provider in India, launches the 4G LTE Modem. It is the only modem available in India that supports 4G connectivity. Although, it does not work as a Wi-Fi router, it comes with a 32 GB microSD card slot to enable users to store data. For connecting to high-speed USB ports, it comes with a USB 2.0 connector. This data card comes with a price tag of Rs. 4,999 and the highlight of this data card is that it lets users to connect and access 4G network.
ZTE AW3632
Measuring just 9.5 mm, ZTE AW3632 can be used as a Wi-Fi router and supports 3G networks for accessing the Internet. It weighs about 30 grams and offers a download speed of up to 14.4 Mbps. Besides, this slim and portable data card comes with microSD card slot, which lets users to install a 32 GB memory card. For connecting to compatible devices, this data card comes with a USB 2.0 connector. It comes with as price tag of Rs. 1800, which is quite affordable.
Huawei E355
Huawei is a popular data card brand that brings to you the E355 data card that can be used by connecting it to a laptop or any compatible devices for accessing the Internet. It offers an upload speed of 5.76 Mbps and download speed of up to 21.6 Mbps. In addition, it comes with a microSD card slot that supports SD memory cards up to 32 GB.
Huawei E3131
Priced at Rs. 2000, Huawei E3131 is a slim and portable data card that works as a Wi-Fi router. This particular data cards offers an upload speed of 5.76 Mbps and download speed of up to 21.6 Mbps and can as well be used to create Wi–Fi hotspot and is capable of connecting up to 5 devices. In addition, it supports voice calling and both 2G and 3G SIM can be used. There is a 32 GB microSD card slot.
Huawei E5331
One of the efficient data card with all the facilities is the Huawei E5331. This data card offers download speed of up to 21.6 Mbps and an upload speed of 5.76 Mbps. It can be used as a Wi-Fi router, which lets connecting up to eight devices for accessing the Internet. For the convenience of users, this data card displays the status of Wi-Fi, SMS, network connectivity and battery level. It also comes with a power button unlike other data cards. There is a USB 2.0 connector for connecting to compatible devices as well as features a 32 GB microSD card slot. It is powered by a 1500 mAh battery, which lasts up to 5 hours with a single charge. This data card comes with a price tag of Rs, 3600.