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7 LTC 5G: Better internet on board
10 June 2025 · 3 min · 429 views
What this video covers
The LTC 5G/4G router provides a dedicated onboard Wi-Fi network for multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets, and PCs.▶ 0:00 Testing in Scandinavian waters shows the unit consistently delivers faster download and upload speeds compared to a standard mobile phone connection. In a home harbour test, the router achieved 550 Mbps download and 122 Mbps upload speeds, while a direct mobile connection reached 317 Mbps and 64 Mbps respectively.▶ 3:10 The device retails for 4,000 kroner at Citronic.▶ 1:04 While the router improves connectivity near the coast, it does not serve as a viable alternative to Starlink for offshore data requirements.▶ 0:48 Users can insert a separate SIM card into the router to maintain a redundant network for increased reliability.▶ 0:48 The hardware supports seamless streaming of television and news content in areas with strong 5G coverage, particularly in Norway and Sweden.▶ 1:33
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