The E5 is a mobile 3G modem, router, and wireless access point. As a 3G modem, it connects to your 3G network provider (in this case Globe). As a wireless access point, it serves up to 5 wireless clients which can then connect via the router to the 3G modem, and then to the Internet. It has a battery that lasts at around 2-3 hours with one charge. A bit short but can be longer since you can charge it via USB from your laptop (now that’s a mutualism relationship!).
My wireless broadband connection is majorly flaking lately and I’ve been considering switching to another provider. But what to do with my Huawei E1550 USB modem which is SIM-locked to my current provider? Why, unlock it, of course!