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Huawei E5576-321 | 4G LTE Cat 4 | 150Mbps Download | 16 Connected Users | 1500mAh Removable Battery
A pocket hotspot that turns one Safaricom, Airtel or Telkom SIM into shared internet for phones and laptops anywhere.
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Huawei E5576-321 is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 5,500, brand new and sealed, as a 4G LTE Cat 4 mobile Wi-Fi hotspot with download speeds of up to 150Mbps. The Huawei E5576-321 takes a SIM card, shares its data over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi with up to 16 devices, and runs on a removable 1500mAh battery rated for about 6 hours of use. It weighs about 90g and measures 108 x 62 x 10mm. Pick one up at our shop on the first floor of the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for people who need internet away from a fixed line, the Huawei E5576-321 handles work in places fibre never reaches. NGO field staff, sales teams, journalists and field engineers often drain their phone battery by using it as a hotspot all day. The Huawei E5576-321 takes that load off your phone, so calls, M-Pesa and maps keep running. Students renting near Kenyatta University or JKUAT can share one data bundle among roommates, and families can keep internet going in a car on the road to Mombasa or Kisumu.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that hand over a hotspot and leave you to work out the settings, Mascom International lets you insert your own SIM and test the Huawei E5576-321 at the counter before paying, so you leave knowing it connects. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the Huawei E5576-321 keeps them online during KPLC outages, since the battery carries on when the home fibre box goes dark. At Mascom International, we're seeing small businesses buy two, one for the office and one for the road. Walk in to see the Huawei E5576-321, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the Huawei E5576-321
What is the Huawei E5576-321 price in Kenya?
The Huawei E5576-321 sells for KSh 5,500 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, brand new and sealed. You get the hotspot, its removable battery and a USB cable, plus a 12-month warranty covering manufacturing defects. The SIM card and data bundle are bought separately from your network, and a wall charger is not in the box. Delivery is pay-on-arrival across Kenya, by cash or M-Pesa. The Huawei WiFi AX3S home router costs exactly the same, so the decision rests on whether you have a fibre line or need mobile data.
Is the Huawei E5576-321 a better buy than the Huawei WiFi AX3S home router?
The Huawei E5576-321 is the better buy if you have no fibre or broadband line, because it gets internet from a SIM card. The Huawei WiFi AX3S needs a fixed line plugged into it and cannot use mobile data. In return, that router delivers much faster Wi-Fi, wider home coverage and four Ethernet ports. Pick the Huawei E5576-321 for travel, field work or a rented room; pick the Huawei WiFi AX3S for a home already connected to fibre.
Does the Huawei E5576-321 work with Safaricom, Airtel Kenya and Telkom SIM cards?
Yes, the Huawei E5576-321 we sell accepts Safaricom, Airtel Kenya and Telkom SIM cards and connects to their 4G networks. Insert the SIM, switch it on, and it usually picks up the network's internet settings by itself. Where 4G is weak, it drops back to 3G so you stay connected. Speeds depend on your network's coverage in your area, so a Safaricom SIM may suit one estate while Airtel Kenya suits another.
How long does the Huawei E5576-321 battery last, and does it help during KPLC power cuts?
The Huawei E5576-321 runs for about 6 hours of active use on its 1500mAh battery, according to its specifications. During a KPLC blackout it keeps your laptop and phones online while mains-powered routers switch off. It charges through a Micro USB port from any 5V 1A phone charger, a laptop USB port or a power bank. On a long matatu ride or field day, connect it to a power bank to extend use well past one charge.
Why buy the Huawei E5576-321 instead of using my phone as a hotspot?
The Huawei E5576-321 saves your phone's battery and keeps your phone free for calls and M-Pesa while sharing internet. Running a phone hotspot for hours heats the phone and empties its battery quickly. A dedicated hotspot also lets you keep a separate data SIM, so office browsing does not eat into your personal bundle. You can leave the Huawei E5576-321 in the office or car while you walk around with your phone. Laptop users also avoid tethering by cable, which ties the phone to the desk.
How many devices can connect to the Huawei E5576-321 at once?
Up to 16 devices can connect to the Huawei E5576-321 at the same time over its 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. That covers a small team's laptops and phones in a meeting room, a family's devices in the car, or a few colleagues at a client site. All of them share one SIM's data and its 4G speed, so heavy video streaming on several devices will slow everyone down and use up bundles faster. For light browsing, email and WhatsApp, a full house of devices runs comfortably.
Is the Huawei E5576-321 good for NGO field staff and sales teams travelling upcountry?
The Huawei E5576-321 suits field staff who move between towns and need laptops online for reports, email and mobile banking. At about 90g it fits in a shirt pocket or laptop bag, and the swappable battery means you can carry a spare. It works wherever your chosen network has 4G or 3G coverage, from Nakuru to Eldoret. In areas with no mobile signal at all, no SIM hotspot can help, so plan uploads around towns.
Who should buy the Huawei E5576-321 and who should skip it?
Buy the Huawei E5576-321 if you work on the move, rent short term, or need backup internet that runs through power cuts. Skip it if your home already has Safaricom, Airtel Kenya or Telkom fibre and the only problem is weak Wi-Fi in some rooms. A home router such as the Huawei WiFi AX3S fixes that better. Heavy gamers and 4K streamers will also find a fixed fibre line faster and cheaper per gigabyte.
Technical Specifications
Mobile Network and Speed
- 4G LTE Category 4 — a widely supported 4G class that matches what Kenyan networks deliver to most phones and modems today.
- Download speed up to 150Mbps — the top rate the modem supports; real speed depends on your network and signal strength.
- Upload speed up to 50Mbps — enough to send reports, photos and video clips from the field without long waits.
- 3G fallback with DC-HSPA+ — keeps you connected on 3G where 4G coverage thins out along highways or rural areas.
- Built-in LTE and 3G antennas — nothing to attach or lose, so the unit stays compact in a bag or pocket.
Wi-Fi and Connected Devices
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi hotspot — the band almost every phone, laptop and tablet supports, so older devices connect without trouble.
- Up to 16 devices at once — share one data bundle across a small team, a classroom group or a family in a car.
- WPS button support — pair a compatible laptop or tablet with a button press instead of typing the Wi-Fi password.
- Built-in DHCP server, DNS relay and NAT — the hotspot hands out addresses automatically, so devices connect without manual settings.
- IPv4 and IPv6 dual stack — works with current network addressing and newer IPv6 setups as Kenyan operators expand them.
Battery and Power
- 1500mAh lithium battery — rated for about 6 hours of active use, enough for a half-day workshop or a long road trip.
- Removable battery design — carry a charged spare and swap it in when the first runs low on a long field day.
- Power draw below 3.5W — low enough to run for hours from a small power bank during blackouts or travel.
- Micro USB charging — charge from a 5V 1A phone charger, laptop USB port or car USB socket.
- Runs independently of mains power — keeps internet going through power cuts that switch off home routers and fibre boxes.
SIM and Network Compatibility
- Single SIM slot taking a standard-size SIM — smaller micro or nano SIMs fit using a common SIM adapter.
- Accepts Safaricom, Airtel Kenya and Telkom SIM cards — use whichever network has the strongest 4G signal where you live or work.
- Automatic network setup — after you insert a SIM, the hotspot usually reads the network's internet settings without extra configuration.
- LTE, 3G and Wi-Fi automatic offload — the unit manages connections between network types, so you rarely need to intervene.
- Works with Windows 7 to 10 and macOS — plus any phone or tablet that can join a Wi-Fi network.
Management and Features
- Web-based management page — change the Wi-Fi name and password, or view connected devices, from a phone or laptop browser.
- Traffic statistics — track how much data you have used so a monthly bundle does not run out unexpectedly mid-month.
- SMS over LTE and 3G — read network messages such as bundle balances and expiry alerts sent to the SIM inside.
- Online software upgrade — install manufacturer updates for fixes and security improvements without taking the unit to a technician.
- Low-power operation — the modem and Wi-Fi run within a small energy budget, which stretches each battery charge further.
Build and Portability
- Dimensions of 108 x 62 x 10mm — about the size of a small phone, so it slips into a shirt pocket.
- Weight of about 90g — lighter than most phones, comfortable to carry every day in a handbag or laptop sleeve.
- White plastic body — a clean, simple casing; confirm the colour in stock on WhatsApp before ordering.
- Built-in Wi-Fi antennas — no external aerials to snap off when the unit rides in a bag on a boda boda.
- Brand new and sealed unit — the hotspot arrives unused, with no previous SIM, settings or data history on it.
Package Contents
The Huawei E5576-321 arrives sealed with the hotspot, its removable 1500mAh battery, a Micro USB cable and the quick start guide. A wall adapter is not part of the package, but any 5V 1A phone charger works, and compatible chargers and power banks are sold separately at Mascom International. The SIM card and data bundle come from your chosen network.
Warranty
The Huawei E5576-321 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. If a fault appears, bring the hotspot to our service desk in the Old Mutual Building, Nairobi CBD, where claims are handled directly.
Buying the Huawei E5576-321 from Mascom International
You can buy the Huawei E5576-321 at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The shop is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your own SIM card and test the connection in the shop before you pay. The unit comes in white; check on WhatsApp that it is in stock before you come.
Contact Mascom International directly:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery covers all 47 counties. Buyers in Nairobi and its environs get the hotspot the same day, and customers in Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Nyeri and other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your Huawei E5576-321 comes with the 12-month warranty described above. We publish honest specifications and accurate pricing, and Mascom International stays with you after the sale for setup questions and support.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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