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product_id: 537442513
title: "Franklin T9 RT717 T-Mobile Black Very Good (Renewed)"
brand: "t-mobile"
price: "R654"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Amazon Renewed"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/537442513-franklin-t9-rt717-t-mobile-black-very-good-renewed
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Multi-band LTE support 150 Mbps LTE speed Removable Li-Ion battery Franklin T9 RT717 T-Mobile Black Very Good (Renewed)

**Brand:** t-mobile
**Price:** R654
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Unlock your remote power with Franklin T9 — connectivity that works as hard as you do!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Franklin T9 RT717 T-Mobile Black Very Good (Renewed) by t-mobile
- **How much does it cost?** R654 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/537442513-franklin-t9-rt717-t-mobile-black-very-good-renewed)

## Best For

- t-mobile enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted t-mobile brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power on the Go:** Removable Li-Ion battery ensures you stay powered through long workdays and remote meetings.
- • **Universal Multi-Band Support:** Seamlessly switch across LTE bands 2/4/5/12/25/26/66 for reliable coverage wherever you roam.
- • **Compact & Business-Ready Design:** Lightweight, sleek black device with internal antenna and WPS security, perfect for the modern mobile manager.
- • **Blazing Fast 4G LTE Connectivity:** Stay effortlessly connected with up to 150 Mbps download speeds on T-Mobile’s robust network.
- • **Rootable & Carrier-Unlocked Potential:** Tech-savvy pros can unlock and customize this Linux-based hotspot for ultimate control and flexibility.

## Overview

The Franklin T9 RT717 is a renewed, business-grade 4G LTE hotspot optimized for T-Mobile’s network, delivering up to 150 Mbps speeds with multi-band support. Featuring a removable battery and internal antenna, it offers reliable Wi-Fi connectivity for all your devices. Its Linux-based OS allows advanced users to unlock and root the device, making it a versatile and cost-effective solution for professionals needing dependable internet on the move. Note: Requires your own SIM card and plan.

## Description

Renewed condition ready to use T-Mobile Franklin T9 wireless hotspot

Review: Huge value for money. - I am very much acquainted with these T-mobile T9 hotspots as someone who works for a school district. The T9's are a very solid hotspot and have many features that make them very useful. They were used by districts around the U. S. during the lockdowns in 2020, and have been used in emergency situations. So they are a dime a dozen. The one major advantage of these hotspots is that they run a form of Linux, and therefore can not only be carrier unlocked, but rooted as well. This means, if you are willing to do a bit of research, you can purchase a very powerful 4G hotspot for under $20, that has been proven. I bought this hotspot from one of the sellers here on desertcart, refurbished, for less than $14. Huge value for money in my book for a hotspot I can use anywhere and I know it will just work. The only real disadvantage is that the settings are all through a web interface.
Review: It works very well tho you just need a sim card - Doesn’t work without a SIM card

## Features

- Wi-Fi Connection Management, Extended High-Speed LTE Internet with Qualcomm MDM9207-0 processor
- 4G LTE | 150Mbps | Multi-band support
- Connectivity: UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE 4G (LTE): 2/4/5/12/25/26/66
- Condition: The device is renewed condition so might have sings of use. Comes in a generic box with a charger and removable battery
- NOTE: CUSTOMER WILL NEED THEIR OWN SIM CARD AND PLAN FOR USING THIS DEVICE

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0C7X8VLD3 |
| Antenna Location | Business |
| Antenna Type | Internal |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,251 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #73 in Computer Routers |
| Brand | T-Mobile |
| Built-In Media | Micro USB cable, Removabe Li-Ion battery |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | WiFi enabled devices |
| Connectivity Technology | LTE |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Coverage | T-Mobile network coverage |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 out of 5 stars 467 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 150 Megabits Per Second |
| Frequency | 5 GHz |
| Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
| Has Internet Connectivity | Yes |
| Has Security Updates | No |
| Is Modem Compatible | No |
| Item Weight | 0.18 Kilograms |
| LAN Port Bandwidth | 100 Mbps |
| Manufacturer | T-Mobile |
| Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 150 Megabits Per Second |
| Model Name | Franklin T9 4G Hotspot |
| Model Number | Franklin T9 4G Hotspot |
| Number of Antennas | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Operating System | Embedded Operating System for Networking Devices |
| Other Special Features of the Product | WPS |
| Router Network Type | Wi-Fi |
| Security Protocol | WPS |
| Special Feature | WPS |
| UPC | 657768509322 |
| Warranty Description | 90 days limited warranty |
| Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11b |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11b |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** T-Mobile
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** WiFi enabled devices
- **Connectivity Technology:** LTE
- **Frequency Band Class:** Dual-Band
- **Included Components:** Micro USB cable, Removabe Li-Ion battery
- **Model Name:** Franklin T9 4G Hotspot
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Business
- **Special Feature:** WPS
- **Wireless Communication Standard:** 802.11b

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it take a Sim card**
A: Yes

**Q: How many devices can  connect to it**
A: 9-10 devices however, we’ve only used 6 in total at once so far.

**Q: Does it work with Boost mobile?**
A: I had a hard time getting my t9 to work because  it is out dated and the stores don't carry this t9 anymore and if they do u have to use there service and buy there internet that is connect with a phone number and pay for this service every month. The only company i know for sure that would let me use my t9 and is tmobile but u have to set up a plan and use there service.  For an internet plan . So long story short . I got stuck with my t9 and still can not use it anywhere because it was out dated and i didn't know this after buying it online . So i hope u have better luck then i did . But i went to all the boost moble stores and tmobile stores and still couldn't use my t9 . And the most i would do it send it back to amazon to get my money back

**Q: Does it have a micro sim card slot?**
A: Yes it does

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Huge value for money.
*by C***Y on November 15, 2025*

I am very much acquainted with these T-mobile T9 hotspots as someone who works for a school district. The T9's are a very solid hotspot and have many features that make them very useful. They were used by districts around the U. S. during the lockdowns in 2020, and have been used in emergency situations. So they are a dime a dozen. The one major advantage of these hotspots is that they run a form of Linux, and therefore can not only be carrier unlocked, but rooted as well. This means, if you are willing to do a bit of research, you can purchase a very powerful 4G hotspot for under $20, that has been proven. I bought this hotspot from one of the sellers here on Amazon, refurbished, for less than $14. Huge value for money in my book for a hotspot I can use anywhere and I know it will just work. The only real disadvantage is that the settings are all through a web interface.

### ⭐ It works very well tho you just need a sim card
*by L***N on March 26, 2025*

Doesn’t work without a SIM card

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works for MQTT but you have to unlock it which is fortunately easy.
*by D***E on May 11, 2025*

It came with a T-Mobile Sim card and actually connected to their network. I got it so my ESP32 iot projects could connect to the internet. The T-Mobile card sends you to a captive portal where you are supposed to click to login. It's not functional that I can tell, but worse, the ESP32 hangs up! When you login to the hotspot management page (192.168.0.1) it is kind enough to allow you to unlock it for access to any carrier! Very kind. There are online guides to help. It's actually pretty easy. I used an online Linux terminal since I only have Windows. It generated the unlock code to my surprise. I installed a prepaid eiotclub card I also bought here on Amazon. Voila it worked.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-08*