Sprint Offers Free 4G USB Modem
Sprint and Sierra Wireless have partnered for one of the oddest looking 4G modems so far, the Sprint 3G / 4G USB 250U mobile broadband modem.
Part of the reason for it’s unconventional look is it’s ability to rotate around by 180 degrees so that it’ll work with both horizontal and vertical USB ports. The Sprint USB 250U is a dual network modem so it’ll use the Sprint 3G phone network as a fill in in areas where there is no 4G network coverage.
The good news is that the device is effectively free after the $50 rebate and Sprint’s “instant savings” offer of $49.99.
New Clear 4G Modems for Mac & PC
Clearwire has added three new devices to its range of 4G USB data modems and wireless cards, including a new Mac 4G modem.
The CLEARSpot 4G is a personal mobile hotspot for sharing 4G network access with up to eight WiFi devices like notebooks, smartphones and gaming devices.
Users on the move will find the CLEARSpot 4G+ lets them stay connected across the US by automatically switching from the Clearwire 3G network to Clear 4G service when available. Users can also share their 4G connection with up to five other WiFi devices.
Finally, the CLEAR 4G+ Mobile USB (Series S) device is a new dual 3G / 4G modem for Mac users. The 4G+ Mobile USB is compatible with MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops running Mac OS X Versions 10.5.x and 10.6.x. It can also be used on Windows 7, Vista and XP.
All the new Clearwire 4G modems will be available in July and can be pre-ordered now.
LG LD 100U 4G Data Card – First Look
Mobile phone company, LG Electronics, has been showing off some of its new toys at the CES show in Las Vegas this week.
One of the most interesting devices shown by LG is the LD 100U, a 4G / LTE data card. The device was used to demo real time streaming on HD videos, video conferencing and web surfing at speeds of around 100 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload – that’s fast enough to download an entires DVD to your 4G phone in less than a minute.
