Summary: Tiny and slick, Sierra Wireless 598U mobile USB modem for Sprint’s EvDO RevA network, packs microSD slot for memory cards up to 32Gb, external antenna jack, and integrated assisted GPS for quality mobile surfing experience. Wireless performance is very solid with 3G speeds typical for modern CDMA EvDO networks.

PC Magazine Editor Choice!

Pros: Small, great performance with solid up/download speeds, integrated assisted GPS and MicroSD slot for cards up to 8Gb. Jack for external antenna. Supports all major OSs – Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.

Cons: Used to be slightly higher price – it cost $49.99 with 2-year Sprint contract before – but since Sprint dropped the price to Free, none left.

Rating: – Excellent

Price: $249.99 Free with 2 year Sprint contract

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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

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