Replacing Hot Spot accessories

Replacing Hot Spot accessories

You can order generic replacement accessories for your hot spots from various online distributors. 
 

Charging cables 
 

Verizon MiFi 8800L devices work with a USB Type C charger. 

The two different types of T-Mobile devices require different charging cables: 

The Franklin T9 hot spots work with a Micro USB charging cable (similar to the type used with an Android cell phone). 

The Alcatel Linkzone hot spots work with a USB C cable. 
 
 

Batteries 
 

T-Mobile Franklin devices require a 3.8V Li-ion 2450mAh DP15 9.31Wh battery. 
 

Verizon MiFi 8800L devices require a 3.8V 4400mAh 176.7Wh battery.  
 

 

Storage cases 
 

You may want to consider purchasing cases for your hot spots to prevent wear and tear and to keep accessories together in one unit.  If you would like cases for T-Mobile devices, T-Mobile recommends these cases available on Amazon. 

 

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