UQ announces two new router products that can use 2.4 / 5GHz at the same time and smartphone "BASIO 4" for the first time

UQ Communications announced two router products for "UQ WiMAX" and one smartphone product for "UQ mobile". The former is scheduled to go on sale in late January, and the latter in late February.

New model of stationary WiMAX router "WiMAX HOME 02"

Miniaturized stationary WiMAX router "WiMAX HOME 02" also works with Amazon's smart speakers

The router is made by NEC Platforms, and has two products, a stationary type and a mobile type.

The stationary "WiMAX HOME 02" is a model that is premised on using it instead of a fixed line, and its biggest feature is that it is about 40% smaller than the conventional product 01. The internal antenna has been strengthened while being miniaturized, and the Wi-Fi area has expanded by up to about 25%. In addition to being able to use 2.4GHz / 5GHz at the same time, it also has a function that automatically connects to each terminal at an appropriate frequency.

Compared to the conventional model, you can clearly see the difference in size

In addition, a function to link with smartphones and smart speakers is also available. The smartphone app "NEC WiMAX 2+ Tool" allows you to check the amount of data communication used, and has a function to display a notification on the smartphone when the amount of communication exceeds the preset amount. You can also see what kind of terminal is connected, and you can prevent children from overusing it.

In cooperation with smart speakers, it corresponds to Amazon's Alexa. A skill called "WiMAX Talk" is prepared, and by talking to the smart speaker, you can check the amount of data communication and perform operations such as connecting by WPS.

A new function to link with smart speakers

The maximum communication speed is 440 Mbps when using WiMAX. On the LAN side, Wi-Fi supports IEEE802.11a / b / g / n / ac, and wired LAN supports GbE port x 1. The price at the UQ WiMAX online shop is 15,000 yen excluding tax.

Whether you carry it, defer it, or use it! "Speed ​​Wi-Fi NEXT WX06" that can be used simultaneously at 2.4 / 5GHz

On the other hand, "Speed ​​Wi-Fi NEXT WX06" is the first WiMAX mobile router to support simultaneous use of 2.4GHz / 5GHz. In particular, the optional cradle is equipped with a 2.4GHz / 5GHz antenna in addition to WiMAX 2+, so it can demonstrate its performance not only when it is carried, but also when it is used instead of a fixed line.

"Speed ​​Wi-Fi NEXT WX06" installed in the optional cradle

In addition, the color display LCD screen displays large numbers for the amount of communication for three days and the amount of communication in the LTE area. It is possible to use it with consideration for the amount of communication. In addition, "Wi-Fi QR code" can be displayed, and on iOS 11 / Android 10 or later devices, Wi-Fi settings can be completed simply by scanning the QR code with a standard camera.

There are two colors, lime green and cloud white. The traffic is displayed on the home screen. Easy setting by scanning the QR code

The main body size is about 111 x 62 x 13.3 mm, and the weight is about 127 g. The battery capacity is 3200mAh, and the continuous communication time in the standard setting in high speed mode is about 690 minutes. Charging is done from USB Type-C at the bottom of the main unit. The price at the UQ WiMAX online shop is 15,000 yen excluding tax.

Kyocera smartphone "BASIO 4" that can be used by a wide range of users

The smartphone "BASIO4" for UQ mobile will be released in late February on Kyocera terminals. It will be a model with basically the same specifications as the terminal released from au. It is also a target terminal of "Senior Discount" started in December last year, and when a user over 60 years old purchases this unit and subscribes to a designated plan, "Unlimited Calling", a domestic flat-rate option with no time limit, is 1000 Yen discount (1700 yen discount for the first 6 months) and the optional "mail service" (200 yen per month) will be free.

BASIO4

The feature is that large letters and buttons are displayed on the 5.6-inch organic EL display, making it easy to use for a wide range of age groups. Home / phone / mail hard keys are installed at the bottom of the main unit. When there is an incoming call, the LED lights up to let you know.

Also equipped with multiple support functions. In particular, with the "Smartphone Health Examination" app, you can know the operation method and the content of the trouble just by selecting the symptom yourself. It is also equipped with the "radiko + FM" app, so you can enjoy Internet radio and FM radio.

The main specifications are 5.6 type HD + display, MediaTeK MT6761, 3GB memory, 32GB storage, 13 mega camera (in 5 mega), 3300mAh battery, waterproof / dustproof, infrared communication, Android 10 etc. The main body size is about 159 x 71 x 8.9 mm, and the weight is about 151 g. There are two colors, champagne gold and wine red.