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Dual-modem LTE-A Cat-12 maritime and broadcast mobile router
The Peplink MAX HD2 MBX LTEA (Cat-12) is the LTE-A Cat-12 variant of the HD2 MBX maritime and broadcast line. Two embedded LTE-A Cat-12 modems delivering 600 Mbps theoretical per modem (200-400 Mbps real-world), bonded via SpeedFusion across both cellular paths plus optional Ethernet WAN. The right call for vessel and broadcast deployments where Cat-12 LTE-A delivers sufficient per-modem throughput, where the price differential vs Cat-20 matters at fleet scale, and where Cat-12 is the dominant carrier tier in the operating region. SKU MAX-HD2-MBX-LTEA-Q-T.
vs HD2 MBX 5G and HD2 MBX LTEA Cat-20
| HD2 MBX 5G | HD2 MBX LTEA Cat-20 | HD2 MBX LTEA Cat-12 (this listing) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellular modems | 2x 5G NR | 2x LTE-A Cat-20 | 2x LTE-A Cat-12 |
| Per-modem theoretical DL | Multi-Gbps (5G NR) | 2 Gbps (Cat-20) | 600 Mbps (Cat-12) |
| Best for | Premium 5G-region maritime/broadcast | Premium 4G-region maritime | Fleet-scale Cat-12 maritime/broadcast |
When Cat-12 is the right call
- Fleet-scale economics where the per-unit price differential matters across dozens or hundreds of vessels/vehicles
- Cat-12 carrier regions where Cat-20 carrier aggregation isn't deployed
- Per-modem 200-400 Mbps real-world is sufficient for the workload (most maritime and broadcast contribution loads)
- Standardisation across mixed fleets where Cat-12 is the operational baseline
What you get
- 2x embedded LTE-A Cat-12 modems with 3-carrier aggregation per modem
- SpeedFusion bonding across both cellular paths plus optional Ethernet WAN
- Wi-Fi 6 for connected device pools
- GPS for fleet tracking
- Fanless rugged enclosure, EN61373 certified
- InControl 2 cloud management
- 1-Year EssentialCare+ bundled
Recommended add-ons
- EssentialCare+ extension matched to HD2 MBX LTEA
- Antenna MAX Duo for the dual-cellular dome architecture
- ACW-651 marine mast adapter
Peplink Gold Partner support
The Tech Factory is a Peplink Gold Partner with an in-house engineering team that deploys these in the field. Email info@thetechfactory.co.uk or call +44 (0)1788 550000.