Mobile Broadband Demystified
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: 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: 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.
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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