Verizon Wireless & ZTE USA Introduce AD3700

by Jennifer Johnson — Sunday, August 16, 2009, 01:52 PM EDT

World travelers now have another option when it comes to mobile broadband connectivity: Verizon Wireless and ZTE USA recently introduced the AD3700, a mobile broadband USB modem with global connectivity capabilities. This new modem provides access to high-speed networks in more than 175 destinations.

The modem supports Evolution-Data Optimized (EVDO), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM)/General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)/Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE), and High Speed Packet Access (HSPA)/Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) wireless platforms.

Key features include:

Runs on Verizon Wireless' high-speed network, which uses EVDO Rev. A technology
Includes VZAccess Manager software for easy connection management and automatic installation
Swivel hinge USB
Windows Vista/XP/2000 Operating System compatibility
USB 2.0 high-speed interface
1.6 ounces
3.1"(H) x 1.7"(W) x 0.5"(D)

To use the AD3700 worldwide capabilities, customers must activate the global feature on their Verizon Wireless account. After doing so, the AD3700 can automatically detect the local network and connect to the fastest Internet speed available from almost anywhere in the world.

The AD3700 is available from Verizon Wireless Communications Stores. The USB modem will cost $79.99 after a $50.00 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a Mobile Broadband plan.

Tags: Verizon Wireless, USB, mobile broadband, ZTE USA, AD3700, modem

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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