Why mobile internet sticks have a microSD slot?

Question

I just received a ZTE MF667 mobile Internet modem. It has two slots: one for the SIM card and one for a microSD card. Is the microSD card required? What is it used for? Is it required for the Internet connection or just a feature so that I can store data on it?

Solution

Does the microSD card required?

No.

What is it used for? Is it required for the Internet connection or just a feature so I can store data on it?

Yes, exactly!

[EDITED] Just a feature to store data on it, not required for connection. Every USB - Modem has a small Flash memory to store the driver needed for Windows / MacOS installation. That is why the microSD slot is not "needed" at all and is just a feature ...

Comments

[Richard]

Your second answer is not very clear as to which one of the three questions you're answering "yes" to. If you can modify it to be a little more specific (and check your spelling), then I'll vote your answer up.

[totymedli]

Could you provide some reasons to prove your point? How does this answer is more true than an answer saying "Yes" to the first, then "No" to the second question?

[JulienFr]

I would add, why does chine manufacturer felt the need to add this feature ? We know they can, but why do they thought they should ?

[tanius]

Confirmation from a review of the Huawei E3372 LTE modem: "By the way, users can also insert a microSD memory card and use the E3372 as USB memory stick." (source)