Here’s what happens when a man browses the web with a 56k modem for a week
For as much as we complain about Internet speeds, it’s easy to forget just how good we have it compared to the early days of …
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Sprint Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot launching March 20th for $50
Sprint announced the Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot from Sierra Wireless on Friday, its latest WiMAX device. The Overdrive Pro allows Sprint users to connect …
PC World: T-Mobile’s 4G network wins smartphone speed test
PC World has published a report that compares the 4G data speeds of both smartphones and laptop modems. As we’ve said in the past, we realize that …
Verizon working on CDMA to LTE hand-off delay, Mac drivers
According to a spokesperson, Verizon Wireless is working on a fix for a hand-off delay that some users are experiencing on the company’s new Long Term Evolution (LTE) …
Sprint announces U1901 4G WiMax data stick
Today, Sprint announced the U1901 4G USB WiMax modem. The device is, “compatible with both PC and Mac computers, connecting laptops or netbooks to blazing-fast …
Images of Verizon Wireless' first LTE USB modem emerge
A new connect just dropped some interesting images in our inbox. What you are looking at is Verizon Wireless’ first LTE USB modem that VZW …
Nokia to sell wireless modem business to Japanese company Renesas
The NYT reports that Nokia plans to sell its wireless modem business to Japanese company Renesas for $200 million. The NYT cites falling prices (the …
LG comes to CES with LTE USB modem in hand, 100Mbps speeds and CDMA handover to be demonstrated
CES attendees are in for a bit of a treat from LG which will be demonstrating the growing prowess of LTE. With its USB LTE …
Nokia’s first LTE modem now available; lifespan projected to be slightly longer than N810 WiMAX Edition
Having theoretically learned something from the N810 WiMAX Edition debacle, Nokia now seems to be letting the market dictate where wireless technology is headed as …
Verizon announces the ZTE AD3700 mobile broadband USB modem
Time to get your world traveling on, Verizon Wireless subscribers. Big Red has just announced the latest addition to its global roaming-ready mobile broadband lineup …
Verizon launches USB1000 global USB modem
While light mobile broadband users are busy eying Virgin Mobile’s new prepaid offering, those of you who travel constantly might be interested in Verizon Wireless’ …
Images of Virgin Mobile broadband USB modem found on Best Buy servers
Patience Virgin Mobile subscribers, patience. Last month we scooped an upcoming mobile broadband offering from Virgin Mobile that is slowly but surely making its way …
A3700 EV-DO / HSPA / GSM hybrib modem for Verizon passes through FCC
Are you a frequent flier in need of high-speed laptop connectivity around the world? Is AT&T’s troubled 3G network causing you too much pain here …
Launch details for T-Mobile’s first USB modem emerge
While several other North American carriers are tossing around tales of LTE development and blazing 4G speeds, T-Mobile looks to be preparing its first entry …
New AT&T Mercury USB Laptop Connect Modem Available Tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, AT&T customers will have add new flavor of Laptop Connect modem to its selection. Sporting the moniker Mercury, you may already know this …
