Sprint Expands Portfolio With New 3G/4G Modem

Sprint is continuing to broaden its portfolio of 3G and 4G mobile broadband devices. Recently, the wireless carrier added the Sprint 3G/4G USB U600. This small USB drive delivers 4G speeds (where available) and also works on the carrier's 3G network. The Sprint 3G/4G USB U600 will connect automatically to Sprint's network. The USB stick even has LEDs to let you know if you've made a 3G or 4G connection.

ADVANCED FEATURES:

  • Supports Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS 10.5, 10.6 with Intel
  • Easy installation of Sprint SmartView software on a CD for Windows and Mac OS
  • External antenna ports available for both 3G and 4G
  • Rotating USB connector
  • Supports Hands-Free Activation via OMA-DM
  • 3G and 4G DataLink capable via Sprint SmartView customization
  • LED that lights up to indicate 3G or 4G coverage area
  • Supports firmware Over-the-Air updates for 3G (FUMO)
  • GPS Location Based Services for 3G
  • 4G data speeds (WiMAX) – Peak download speeds of more than 10 Mbps; average download speeds of 3-6 Mbps
  • 3G data speeds (EV-DO Rev A.) – Peak download speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1.8 Mbps; average download speeds of 600 kbps-1.4 Mbps.
  • Backward-compatible to EV-DO Rev. 0 and 1xRTT networks

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Dimensions: 1.26 x 2.91 x 0.55 inches
  • Weight: 1.1 ounces
  • Frequency: CDMA Dual Band 800/1900 MHz; GPS 1.5 GHz L-Band; WiMAX 2.5GHz
  • Chipset: Qualcomm QSC6085; Beceem BCSM250; both 65nm
  • Rotating USB connector

Jennifer Johnson

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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