The Tata DoCoMo Photon Max Wi-Fi Duo has a name that’s almost too long to keep track of, but it’s also the most useful personal Wi-Fi hotspot we’ve used. The Duo has a built-in battery so you can charge it up at home and then use it to connect your devices to the Internet on the move. The cool part is that it also has a standard USB port, and this can be used to recharge your phone. It was launched in December for Rs. 2, 899 and we used one for a couple of weeks.
The design of the Duo is pretty basic, but it gets the job done. It’s a small, palm-sized brick that will fit into even a small bag. If you want, you could even keep it in your pocket, though that might get a little uncomfortable to walk around. The ports are on the sides, and on top, there is a row of five lights, that show you the battery and network levels, whether the Wi-Fi or charge functions are in use, and if there is any SMS for you(which you can check via the desktop software). Thankfully, the Duo itself is charged using a standard Micro-USB cable, the same that most non-Apple phones have, which means you don’t need to keep another cable with you.