Field-installable embedded LTE-A Cat-12 cellular modem for the Balance 580X HW2 FlexModule Mini bayThe right cellular module when 5G isn't justifiedThe Peplink FlexModule Mini LTEA Cat-12 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-12 modem with 600 Mbps theoretical downlink across 3-carrier aggregation; in real-world UK 4G mid-band coverage that translates to 200-400 Mbps consistent throughput. The right call for sites where 5G isn't deployed locally, 5G coverage is unreliable, or the cellular path is for failover only and Cat-12 is sufficient. SKU EXM-MINI-1LTEA-Q.For the FlexModule Mini architecture context (how the bay works, how field-installation goes, why FlexModule exists at all), see the FlexModule Mini 5G page; this listing covers the LTEA Cat-12 alternative.Specifications Feature Specification Cellular 1x embedded LTE-Advanced Cat-12 modem Cellular data rate (theoretical) 600 Mbps DL / 150 Mbps UL across 3-carrier aggregation SIM 2x physical SIM, BYO eSIM, RemoteSIM via SIM Injector, FusionSIM Antenna connectors 4x SMA cellular (4x4 MIMO) Form factor FlexModule Mini bay (compatible with Balance 580X HW2 and similar) Installation Hot-swappable; parent router detects on boot Certifications FCC, CE, RoHS SKU EXM-MINI-1LTEA-Q LTEA Cat-12 vs LTEA Cat-20 vs 5G Mini LTEA Cat-12 (this listing) Mini LTEA Cat-20 Mini 5G Modem class LTE-A Cat-12 LTE-A Cat-20 5G NR sub-6 GHz Theoretical DL 600 Mbps 2 Gbps 3.4 Gbps Real-world DL (good UK coverage) 200-400 Mbps 600-900 Mbps 500 Mbps - 1+ Gbps Pick when 5G not deployed, failover is sufficient 4G premium, 5G not yet justified 5G available, want full bandwidth SKU EXM-MINI-1LTEA-Q EXM-MINI-GLTE-S EXM-MINI-15GN Price £379 £469 £659 Where it fitsBranch sites in regions where UK or EU 4G coverage is good but 5G hasn't rolled out yet. Backup-only cellular paths where 200-400 Mbps consistent throughput is plenty (cellular fails over from fibre primary). Mid-budget enterprise deployments wanting cellular resilience without paying the 5G premium. Marine and rural deployments where 4G coverage is universal but 5G is rare.Care and warrantyEssentialCare 1-Year for FlexModule Mini LTE (SVL-516, £49) covers this module. Bundle with the host router's PrimeCare J subscription for unified renewal cycles.Peplink Platinum Partner supportThe Tech Factory ships the FlexModule Mini LTEA Cat-12 globally from our supply chain. Talk to our engineering team for cellular tier selection (Cat-12 vs Cat-20 vs 5G), antenna pairing, and multi-site Balance 580X estate planning. Same-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.
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