Sprint Adds International Mobile Hotspot To Lineup

by Jennifer Johnson — Friday, September 09, 2011, 03:11 PM EDT

Sprint announced its first CDMA /GSM international mobile hotspot. The new hotspot by ZTE enables up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices to connect simultaneously while on a CDMA network. The hotspot also supports international mobile broadband access via GSM networks. When connected to a GSM network, the hotspot can only be connected to a single Wi-Fi device. The hotspot comes with multiple country adapters to make it easy to charge the device while you're traveling overseas. The International Mobile Hotspot measures 3.92 x 2.11 x .55 inches and weighs 2.8 ounces. Sprint claims you'll get up to four hours of active use from a single charge.

Sprint International Mobile Hotspot fact sheet

Sprint’s First CDMA/GSM International Mobile Hotspot

Extend your mobile broadband experience and break away from today’s fixed Wi-Fi locations in the U.S. and while traveling abroad. Sprint International Mobile Hotspot by ZTE allows you to connect up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously while on CDMA – including laptops, music players, gaming devices, and cameras – through a single wireless connection and also gives international mobile broadband access via GSM too. Sprint International Mobile Hotspot by ZTE is portable, compact and secure, providing “connector-less” Mobile Broadband access.

KEY FEATURES

Universal Wi-Fi compatibility
Provides mobile broadband access to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices while on CDMA and 1 Wi-Fi enabled device while in GSM
Easy to use: compact, portable device requires no connector or software installation
Compatible with Windows® 7, Vista ®, XP®, Macintosh® Linux
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Web UI for customized settings and security
External display indicating data transfer and battery condition
World Mode – device comes with a pre-installed, unlocked SIM card that is both WCDMA and GSM capable
Multiple country adapters for easy charging in international outlets included in box
Wi-Fi range up to 131 feet

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions: 3.92” x 2.11” x .55”
Weight: 2.8 oz.
Connection: Wireless or Micro USB for tethering
EVDO REV A capable domestically and GSM/GRPS/EDGE and WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA capable while roaming internationally
Frequency: 800/1900MHz; 850/900/1800/1900MHz; 900/1900/2100MHz
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM7625
Standard 1500 mAH Li-Ion Battery, up to 4 hours of active use time.

Tags: WiFi, Hotspot, Sprint, GSM, CDMA, zte, international

Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer grew up around technology. From an early age, she was curious about all things related to computers. As a child, Jennifer remembers spending nights with her dad programming in BASIC and taking apart hard drives to see what was inside. In high school, she wrote her senior term paper on her experiences with building custom computers.

Jennifer graduated from the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. After college, she began writing full-time for various PC and technology magazines. Later, she transitioned to the Web. In these roles, Jennifer has covered a variety of topics including laptops, desktops, smartphones, cameras, tablets, and various consumer electronics devices. When she's not playing with or writing about the latest gadget, Jennifer loves to spend time with her family, capture memories with her camera, and scrapbook.

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