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The work is ready. The Wi-Fi isn’t.

The story behind getting work done between places, with facts and imagery to support it.

The problem we’re solving.

Relay is being built to get your MacBook online without running a phone hotspot, so you can send the work, join the meeting, and keep your phone free.

The proposal is finished. The client is waiting. Now you’re setting up a hotspot before you can send it. Relay is developing R1 to take your phone out of that routine: a USB-C cellular card that gives your MacBook its own connection and takes power from the laptop, with no separate battery to charge. Supported cellular coverage and service are required. Designed in Austin by Sovereign ATX LLC. R1 is in development; the free, non-binding waitlist is open.

Download the fact sheet
Intended compatibility
USB-C MacBooks, 2018 onward. macOS 12+. Validation pending.
Connectivity
5G RedCap, sub-6 GHz, with LTE fallback.
Interface
USB-C. USB 2.0 data. CDC-ECM networking.
Power
USB bus-powered; no battery.
Cellular service
Through our data partner. Coverage to be announced.
Construction
Factory-sealed polymer enclosure.

Show what brings it to life.

CAD-based design visualizations. Credit Relay and label as renders; production finish is provisional.

Relay R1 exterior study. Design visualization.
Exterior studyDownload 2560px WebP
Relay R1 usb-c detail. Design visualization.
USB-C detailDownload 2560px WebP
Relay R1 studio portrait. Design visualization.
Studio portraitDownload 2560px WebP

Anchor the story in replacing the phone-hotspot routine. Lead with the outcome: your MacBook online, your phone free. Explain the mechanism briefly: Relay R1 is a USB-C cellular card being built for MacBook, powered by the laptop. Agent messaging requires existing sleep prevention, an awake Mac and supported service. Refer to “our data partner.” Do not add unannounced prices, dates, speeds, coverage, time savings, endorsements or guaranteed uptime.

A direct line to Relay.

kavin@relay5g.com

Relay is not affiliated with Apple. Mac, MacBook and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc.