Mobile Broadband Demystified
Looks like finally the prepaid for mobile broadband is slowly, but surely reaching the new world.
AT&T today has launched the Mobile Broadband Data prepaid plan.
Prepaid mobile broadband data services are extremely popular in Europe. In the US, however, any Internet addict with attention deficit, willing to take the Net on the road, needed to indenture themselves into a contract with AT&T even if they wanted to pay monthly…
Summary: USBConnect Turbo for AT&T is one of the two latest AT&T 3G HSPA USB mobile broadband modems. It features cool swivel omnidirectional USB connector, World connectivity with tri-band HSPA, capable of blazing speeds – 7.2Mbps download and 2.0Mbps upload, and has integrated microSD slot for SDHC cards up to 16Gb
Pros: Global connectivity with tri-band HSPA, swivel USB connector, high HSPA data speeds, microSD slot up to 16Gb
Cons: no GPS
Rating:
– Good
Price: $249.99 Free with 2 year AT&T Contract
By Mobile Warp on Apr 22, 01:05 PM
Summary: USBConnect Velocity for AT&T is one of the two latest AT&T 3G HSPA USB sticks. It features retractable USB connector, World connectivity with quad band HSPA, capable of blazing speeds – 7.2Mbps download and 5.76Mbps upload, and has integrated microSD slot for SDHC cards up to 32Gb
Pros: Global connectivity with quad band HSPA, Assisted GPS integrated with applications, high HSPA data speeds, microSD slot up to 32Gb, built in VPN client
Cons: no swivel connector
Rating:
– Excellent
Price: $279.99 Free with 2 year AT&T Contract
By Mobile Warp on Apr 11, 08:22 PM
Summary: USBConnect Lightning for AT&T is the latest slick HSPA USB stick with ulraflexible sviwel connector, capable of lightning speeds – 7.2Mbps download and 2Mbps upload, and integrated microSD slot for SDHC cards up to 32Gb
Pros: Global connectivity, cool ultraflexible swivel connector, high HSPA data speeds, microSD slot up to 32Gb
Cons: no GPS
Rating:
– Excellent
Price: $249.99 Free with 2 year AT&T Contract
By Mobile Warp on Jan 11, 04:48 PM
Summary: GT Ultra (based on Option GlobeTrotter GT MAX) is great option to get fast mobile access to Internet while ensuring the widest national and global coverage. Offers potentially the highest upload and download data rates available today, with peak HSUPA upload speeds approaching 2.0Mbps and HSDPA download speeds reaching 7.2Mbps.
Pros: HSUPA/HSDPA support ensures highest possible (today) data rates when AT&T’s network is ready. Retractable Antenna. Seamless no-CD plug and play installation. Free with 2 year AT&T contract.
Cons: No GPS, PCMCIA form factor may be limiting in the future.
Rating:
– Good
Price: $249.99 49.99 with 2 year AT&T contract
Summary: Sierra Wireless’ AirCard 881 for AT&T is the first PCMIA broadband modem to support HSUPA – for a staggering (theoretical) download speed of up to 7.2 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2.0 Mbps.
It offers tri-band UMTS/HSPA and quad-band GPRS/EDGE for global connectivity and worldwide roaming, while being optimized for better fringe performance on North American networks.
Pros: One of the first HSUPA Broadband Modems on the market. Integrated Assisted GPS for your location-based needs. World modem for global connectivity (when roaming)
Cons: PCMICIA form factor limiting to specific PC models.
Rating:
– Very Good
Price: $319.99 $49.99 with 2 year AT&T contract
Summary: USBConnect Mercury for AT&T by Sierra Wireless (based on Sierra’s Compass 885) is small and reliable modem for HSPA networks. It offers seamless high-speed wireless connectivity for both Mac and Windows computers, features seamless no CD installation, a microSD memory expansion slot, and a laptop clip to help maximize modem performance. With Mercury you can roam worldwide on tri-band UMTS and quad-band GSM/ EDGE networks.
Pros: Small, seamless installation, easy to use, integrated MicroSD slot. Free with 2-year AT&T contract. Widest worldwide coverage when roaming on UMTS / HSPA and GSM / EDGE networks.
Cons: No GPS, SIM card slot is in somewhat inconvenient location
Rating:
– Good
Price: $259.99 Free with 2 year AT&T contract
Summary: Available for Free from AT&T, roam in 150+ countries with 3G available in some 60 of them. Option Quicksilver USB Broadband Modem for AT&T (based on Option’s Icon 322 modem) is one of the smallest HSPA USB devices today. It’s fast, compact, easy to use, and durable. On AT&T HSPA 3G network, you can expect download speeds between 700 Kbps and 1.7 Mbps, and uplink speeds between 500 Kbps and 1.2 Mbps.
PCMagazine Editor’s Choice!
Pros: Small, solid build, good up/download speeds potentially higher than CDMA EvDO networks. Swiveling cap design – no USB cap to lose. World modem – will work in hundreds of countries. Free with 2-year AT&T contract. Widest coverage on AT&T’s network.
Cons: No GPS, no MicroSD slot
Rating:
– Excellent
Price: $259.99 Free with 2 year AT&T contract
From early morning of July 9 to Monday July 12, you have a chance to get any mobile phone from AT&T for FREE , when purchasing online from the Official AT&T Online Store
Please Note: This Offer Expires by Midnight on Monday, Jul 12, 2010
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From early morning of July 7 to midnight of July 31, you have a chance to get one of the new smartphones – Motorola Backflip or Palm Pixi – from AT&T for FREE or with a significant discount – when purchasing online from the Official AT&T Online Store
Please Note: This Offer Expires by Midnight on Saturday, Jul 31, 2010
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In the mobile and wireless area, one of major online mobile retailers – Firefly – has just come up with a bunch of cool deals for tomorrow – Black Friday, and the following weekend, which they call Cyber Monday.
Interestingly enough, the offers are online exclusive, so don’t even waste your time going to the brick and mortar dealer store unless you’d like to sample the goods…
More Deals …
From early morning of November 13 to midnight of Monday November 16, you have a chance to get any mobile phone from AT&T for FREE , when purchasing online from Wirefly – one of their biggest AT&T authorized online retailers.
Please Note: This Offer Expires by Midnight on Monday, Nov 16, 2009
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From midnight of October 20 to the end of the day on October 26, you have a chance to save up to $36 on any type of AT&T cellular line activation, when purchasing online from Wirefly – one of their biggest authorized stores.
Please Note: This Offer Expires by Midnight on Monday, Oct 26, 2009
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One of the biggest authorized online retailers of mobile technology – Wirefly – has just announced a mind-boggling anniversary sale offering major discounts and bonuses on more than 200 Mobile Phones from all largest US cellular operators.
Just check out the Wirefly Online Store , research and select your product, and claim your discount.
This offer is actually so good to be true, that understandably there is a catch: the sale ends in the end of October. So, hurry if you are in a mood for some incredible deals on some of the hottest mobile technology of the year!
Please Note: This Sale Ends on Friday, Oct 30, 2009
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