AT&T USBConnect 881 USB Modem (UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA)

AT&T USBConnect 881 USB Modem (UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA)

• USB modem offering connectivity for your PC to AT&T's 3G BroadbandConnect and EDGE networks
• Runs on AT&T's 3G UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA network with downlink speeds of 600 Kbps?1.4 Mbps and uplink speeds of 500?800 Kbps
• Accesses EDGE/GPRS data networks when 3G not available
• Works internationally in 139 countries with optional DataConnect Global plan
• Works with PCs running Windows (Vista, XP, 2000) and Mac (OS X 10.4 and later) operating systems

Providing enhanced mobile broadband performance to keep you connected with access to email, the Internet, and business applications while on the go, the easy-to-use AT&T USBConnect 881 plugs directly into the USB port and seamlessly connects to AT&T's 3G BroadbandConnect and EDGE networks. It offers plug-and-play capabilities and it's compatible with PCs running Windows (Vista, XP, 2000) and Mac (OS X 10.4 and later) operating systems. AT&T offers a variety of DataConnect rate plans, including both unlimited and capped plans.

The USBConnect 881 plugs directly into the USB port in your notebook and keeps you connected to email and the Internet via AT&T's 3G network.

The USBConnect 881 runs on AT&T's 3G High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) BroadbandConnect wireless network, which has upload speeds between 500 Kbps and 800 Kbps and enhanced download speeds ranging between 600 Kbps and 1,400 Kbps. The faster download speeds provide an optimal wireless Internet-browsing experience, and the faster upload speeds will enhance users' ability to send large files, such as e-mail with attachments, photos or business documents. AT&T is the first U.S. carrier to deploy enhanced upload speeds through High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) in its HSPA network. HSPA is the latest generation of mobile broadband technology based upon the global standard for wireless--GSM.

It works seamlessly across HSPA and EDGE/GPRS networks and provides customers with the ideal mix of coverage and performance whether they are traveling across town or across the country. Additionally, the USBConnect 881 can be used internationally in 139 countries, so it is an ideal choice for international travelers (DataConnect Global plans cover additional data usage in select roam zones in more than two dozen countries, including many European countries, India, China, South Korea and Japan).

Specifications

• Data Speeds:
  • UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850/1900/2100 MHz) with downlink speeds of 600 Kbpsâ€"1.4 Mbps and uplink speeds of 500â€"800 Kbps
  • GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) with downlink speeds of 70â€"135 Kbps and and uplink speeds of 60-80 Kbps
• Operating System
  • Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, and 2000; automatic installation of AT&T Communication Manager software
  • Apple Mac OS X (version 10.4 or later); free, downloadable Mac client
• Antenna: Built in antenna; Nano external antenna port
• USB 2.0: USB device that plugs directly into USB port and works across notebooks with PC Card or ExpressCard slots
• Dimensions: 3.7 x 1.5 x 0.8 inches
• Weight: 1.25 ounces

List Price: $ 299.99

Price: $ 299.99

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Compass 597 EVDO USB Modem (Sprint)

• USB modem offering connectivity for your PC to Sprint's 3G Mobile Broadband network
• GPS capable for turn-by-turn directions via Sprint Navigation
• Employs CDMA wireless technology authentication and identification system for top-notch security
• Compatible with external antenna for improved signal strength (sold separately)
• Weighs 0.7 ounces and measures 2.44 x 1.18 x 0.39 inches (HxWxD)

About the size of a pack of gum, the Compass 597 USB modem by Sierra Wireless operates on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network to provide customers convenient high-speed access to e-mail and online applications from their desktops or laptops, keeping them connected and productive. It features automatic installation of Sprint SmartView software and one-touch activation on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network for both Mac and PC users, making it quick and easy to get up and running. In addition to e-mail and Internet access, the Compass 597 offers GPS support, enabling the use of location search and common navigational software tools on a notebook computer via Sprint SmartView.

The Compass 597 modem is optimized for Sprint's Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revolution A (Rev. A) network, which provides average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits and average upload speeds of 350 to 500 kbps. When connecting within a Rev. A coverage area, the Compass 597 can download a 1 MB e-mail attachment in about 8 seconds and upload the same-sized file in less than 13 seconds.

Mobile users can access:

• E-mail with large attachments
• Corporate Intranet and Internet
• Digital imaging
• Location-based applications
• Video/audio streaming
• Rich messaging
• Bandwidth intensive applications for sales and customer service

Other features include:

• Sprint's SmartView automatic installation software, available for both Mac and PC users, installs directly from the modem on first insertion.
• Employs CDMA wireless technology authentication and identification system for top-notch security.
• Simple Activation with just "one" more click after software installation.
• OS compatibility: Windows Vista/XP/2000; Macintosh OS X 10.3.9 or higher
• Easy installation with the software CD provided in the box.
• To improve signal strength, you can attach an external antenna, which is sold separately

Note: Users must activate this device on a Sprint account before inserting the device.

List Price: $ 299.99

Price: $ 299.99

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