Mobile Broadband Demystified
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, 05:48 PM
Summary: Novatel MiFi 2200 for Verizon is an inexpensive and cool new way to share your mobile broadband EvDO connection with up to 5 devices via a personal WiFi network. Small, light, easy to use, it has excellent portability for use with multiple computers or other connected devices.
Pros: Easy to Use, Very good portability, great WiFi range, Travel-friendly size, small and light
Cons: Runs hot, no GPS, limited battery life when several devices are connected over WiFi
Rating:
– Very Good
Price: $299.99 Free with 2 year Verizon contract
Posted by Mobile Warp on Jan 4, 05:54 PM
Summary: UM150 mobile USB broadband modem for Verizon Wireless is an inexpensive and easy way to go online over Verizon’s CDMA EvDO RevA mobile data network. With integrated MicroSD slot, it will also serve as a USB stick memory extention for up to 4Gb.
Pros: Inexpensive, solid build, good up/download speeds, integrated MicroSD slot for cards up to 4Gb. Swivel design.
Cons: No GPS, slightly bigger than other USB modems
Rating:
– Good
Price: $249.99 Free with 2 year Verizon contract
Summary: Novatel Wireless USB727 for Verizon presents a compelling package for speedy Internet connection over Verizon’s wireless EvDO RevA data network. It features one of the best signal sensitivities with a flip up antenna, has an integrated microSD slot for expandable storage, doubling up as a USB drive stick, and has integrated assisted GPS for location based applications.
Pros: Small and slick package. Impressive data rates, very good signal reception with Novatel’s “diversity loop antenna”, 2-in-1 with integrated miscroSD slot and built-in GPS. Free with Verizon’s 2-year data plan.
Cons: Tends to stick out depending on the location of USB slot on your PC, which may be inconvenient for some. Antenna needs to be flipped for better reception during use.
Rating:
– Very Good
Price: $249.99 Free with 2 year Verizon contract
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: 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
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 Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009
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Another sweet promo from Wirefly online store: get a free 2Gb Memory Card with a purchase of any new mobile equipment – mobile broadband modem, mobile phone, or connected netbook.
Please Note: This promotion is valid while quantities last!
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