{"product_id":"peplink-flexmodule-mini-ltea-cat-20","title":"Peplink FlexModule Mini LTEA Cat-20 Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eField-installable embedded LTE-A Cat-20 cellular modem for the Balance 580X HW2 FlexModule Mini bay\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePremium 4G cellular when 5G isn't deployed yet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Peplink FlexModule Mini LTEA Cat-20 is a hot-swappable cellular module that drops into the FlexModule Mini bay on the Balance 580X HW2 (and other compatible Peplink hardware with a Mini bay). LTE-Advanced Cat-20 modem with 2 Gbps theoretical downlink across 5-carrier aggregation; in real-world UK 4G mid-band coverage that translates to 600-900 Mbps consistent throughput. The premium 4G option that earns its place in deployments where 5G isn't yet available but you want enterprise-tier cellular bandwidth. SKU \u003cstrong\u003eEXM-MINI-GLTE-S\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the FlexModule Mini architecture context, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/peplink-flexmodule-mini-5g\"\u003eFlexModule Mini 5G page\u003c\/a\u003e; this listing covers the LTEA Cat-20 alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCellular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x embedded LTE-Advanced Cat-20 modem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCellular data rate (theoretical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Gbps DL \/ 200 Mbps UL across 5-carrier aggregation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSIM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x physical SIM, BYO eSIM, RemoteSIM via SIM Injector, FusionSIM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAntenna connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4x SMA cellular (4x4 MIMO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexModule Mini bay (compatible with Balance 580X HW2 and similar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-swappable; parent router detects on boot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFCC, CE, RoHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEXM-MINI-GLTE-S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnterprise sites in regions where 4G is mature but 5G hasn't rolled out, or where 5G coverage from your preferred carrier is poor. Sites needing 600-900 Mbps consistent cellular throughput (heavy cloud workloads, video conferencing at scale, large file sync) where bonded 4G via SpeedFusion delivers more than a single 5G modem in marginal coverage. Marine vessels in coastal waters where 4G coverage is excellent and 5G is sparse. Backup paths where Cat-12 isn't enough but you want to defer 5G investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCat-20 vs 5G, the honest take\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCat-20 LTE-A delivers 600-900 Mbps in good 4G mid-band coverage. 5G NR can deliver 1+ Gbps but only when both the local cell tower has 5G mid-band lit up AND your carrier plan unlocks the 5G tier AND the device is in good signal. In real-world UK and EU 4G coverage with strong carrier aggregation, Cat-20 routinely outperforms 5G NR in marginal-coverage sites. Don't assume 5G always wins; validate at the deployment site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssentialCare 1-Year for FlexModule Mini LTE covers this module. Bundle with the host router's PrimeCare J subscription for unified renewal cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePeplink Platinum Partner support\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tech Factory ships the FlexModule Mini LTEA Cat-20 globally from our supply chain. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eTalk to our engineering team\u003c\/a\u003e for cellular tier selection (Cat-12 vs Cat-20 vs 5G) based on actual deployment-site coverage rather than carrier marketing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ttf-shipping-disclaimer --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ttf-shipping-disclaimer\"\u003eSame-day UK dispatch on orders before 13:00 (working days) when the SKU is in our supply chain. Otherwise typically 1 to 3 working days from UK, or 5 to 10 days sourced from EU or US.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- \/ttf-shipping-disclaimer --\u003e\n","brand":"Peplink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52947503677787,"sku":"EXM-MINI-GLTE-S","price":469.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6615\/4075\/files\/FlexModule-Mini-CAT-20.png?v=1778425344","url":"https:\/\/thetechfactory.shop\/products\/peplink-flexmodule-mini-ltea-cat-20","provider":"The Tech Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}