The Huawei B890 and B880 are 4G LTE indoor CPE routers designed for home and office broadband. The B890 supports LTE Cat 6 with speeds up to 300 Mbps, while the B880 supports LTE Cat 4 at 150 Mbps. Both feature dual-band Wi-Fi, multiple Ethernet ports, and external antenna connectors.
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These routers are sold through carriers like Vodafone, EE, Three, Orange, T-Mobile, and Swisscom across Europe and ship locked to the original network.
Supported Models
| Model | Series | Network | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| B890 / B890-3 | B890 | LTE Cat 6 (300 Mbps) | Global |
| B890-66 | B890 | LTE Cat 6 | Europe |
| B890-74 | B890 | LTE Cat 6 | Europe |
| B890-77 | B890 | LTE Cat 6 | Europe |
| B880 / B880-53 | B880 | LTE Cat 4 (150 Mbps) | Global |
| B880-65 | B880 | LTE Cat 4 | Europe |
| B880-70v | B880 | LTE Cat 4 | Vodafone |
| B880-73 / B880-75 | B880 | LTE Cat 4 | Europe |
B890 vs B880
| Feature | B890 | B880 |
|---|---|---|
| LTE Category | Cat 6 (300 Mbps) | Cat 4 (150 Mbps) |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 802.11ac | Dual-band 802.11n |
| Ethernet | 4x Gigabit LAN + 1 WAN | 4x LAN |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Port | RJ11 (VoLTE) | RJ11 |
How to Unlock
Find Your IMEI
- Connect via Wi-Fi or Ethernet
- Go to 192.168.8.1, log in with admin / admin
- Copy the 15-digit IMEI from Device Information
Purchase and Enter Code
- Check if your device needs V4 (8-digit) or V5 (16-digit) by inserting a foreign SIM
- Buy from V4 page or V5 page
- Enter the code when prompted — permanently unlocked
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the B890 faster than the B880?
Yes. The B890 supports LTE Cat 6 at 300 Mbps with carrier aggregation, while the B880 maxes out at 150 Mbps (Cat 4). The B890 also has Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi ac.
Is the unlock permanent?
Yes. Both V4 and V5 unlocks are permanent.
Can I use the phone port after unlocking?
Yes. The RJ11 VoLTE phone port remains fully functional after unlocking.
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