How it works
Getting online shouldn’t become another task. Relay is being built to bring cellular access to your MacBook without managing a phone hotspot or charging a separate device.
RedCap / LTE
CDC-ECM
Design architecture. Hardware validation is ongoing.
R1 is designed to use the networking already built into your Mac. Connect through USB-C for power and data, without a separate charging routine or a required driver or app.
Under the hood: CDC-ECM wired networking and USB 2.0 data.
Software and setupYour laptop’s connection shouldn’t need your phone to stay in hotspot mode. R1 has its own cellular connection, designed around 5G RedCap with LTE fallback.
Supported bands and measured speeds will follow hardware validation. Service depends on supported coverage.
Before you plan your day around Relay, you’ll be able to check supported coverage and service availability. We’ll publish those details with our data partner before launch.
See what’s still being tested