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AT&T USBConnect Lightning - Sierra Wireless USB305 3G HSDPA Mobile USB Modem
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
Modems » Editor Choice, GPS, MicroSD, Sierra, Sprint, USB
Sierra Wireless 598U USB EvDO Modem for Sprint
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
Modems » ATT, GPS, PCMCIA, Sierra
Sierra Wireless AC881 PC/Mac HSUPA PCMCIA Modem Card for AT&T
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
Modems » ATT, Free, MicroSD, Sierra, USB
Sierra Wireless - AT&T USBConnect Mercury 3G HSDPA Modem
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
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