Thursday, 05 August 2010 22:12
HTC EVO 4G Android 2.2 Review
Sprint has become the first carrier to offer Android 2.2 by providing the update to HTC EVO 4G users. While Android 2.2 is available on Google's Nexus One phone, the update was provided by Google and not any of the carriers that offer the discontinued Nexus One. This makes the EVO 4G the only current Android 2.2 device that is being sold by any carrier. So what exactly will this upgrade offer EVO users?
Wednesday, 04 August 2010 23:46
With AT&T's recent move to tiered data plans, companies like CLEAR are coming to the rescue with alternative solutions to AT&T's capped data plans. The new iSpot takes aim directly at this market and is designed to give you unlimited 4G WiMAX access to your iPod, iPhone and iPad. Unlike other popular alternatives for mobile WiFi such as the Sprint Overdrive or MiFi 2200, the iSpot is VERY affordable for just about any budget: it costs $99.99 and requires no contract or activation fees. Users will be able to connect up to 8 APPLE 'i' devices (does not work with other WiFi devices - just the iPod, iPhone and iPad) for only $25 a month. By comparison, AT&T's $25 data package only allows for 2GB of data usage on Apple's iPhone and iPad and you're limited to just that device. With the iSpot, you've got access for up to 8 i-devices on a much faster 4G network (without the frustrations of AT&T's 3G network!). CLEAR iSpot Features:
- Connect up to 8 WiFi enabled 'i' devices
- Password Protected to prevent unauthorized access
- Works with iPad, iPhone and iPod
- $25/month for unlimited 4G access
- Dimensions 4.33″ x 2.44” x .71″
- 1830 mAh Battery for up to 4 hours of run time
- 150ft WiFi range
- Cost is $99.99 with no contract or activation fees required
This device could be the ultimate solution for users looking to provide 4G connectivity to their 'i' devices without spending an arm and a leg. Of course if you're not in a 4G coverage area, you could still consider using a 3G or 3G/4G mobile broadband device like the 3G MiFi2200 or 3G/4G Overdrive to provide mobile internet access to any wireless device! The CLEAR iSpot will be available from 3Gstore on 8/10/2010 Related Links:
Wednesday, 04 August 2010 23:43
Cradlepoint and 3Gstore have partnered up to offer you great end-of-summer savings on three of Cradlepoint's most popular 3G/4G routers: the compact battery-powered PHS300; the MBR900, which is ideal for home users; and the super-powerful and versatile MBR1200. When you purchase the PHS300, MBR900, or MBR1200 from 3Gstore between 8/5/10 and 9/6/10, you can send in a rebate form to Cradlepoint and receive a rebate check! The PHS300 and MBR900 have a $25 mail-in rebate, and the MBR1200 has a $50 mail-in rebate! How it works: Place your order the PHS300, MBR900, or MBR1200 online at 3Gstore.com or over the phone (866-3GSTORE) by 11:59pm CST on 9/6/2010. Once you receive your Cradlepoint router, simply mail in the included rebate form and all other required documentation by 9/30/10 and Cradlepoint will send you a rebate check - it's as simple as that! Important details about this promotion: Customers must submit their rebate form (included with your order) and all other required documentation to Cradlepoint by 9/30/10. Please allow up to 10 weeks for Cradlepoint to receive and process your rebate form and send your check. Valid for US and Canada residents only. Limit 2 per household/customer.
Tuesday, 03 August 2010 21:42

After releasing two new hotspots earlier this summer, CLEAR has released another new device for their 4G WiMAX network. Their latest device, the " Series H" 4G USB modem" by Huawei, provides portable access to their expanding 4G WiMAX network. This modem fully supports Windows XP (SP2 or above), Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OSX "10.5 and 10.6". This device also has a flip-up design allowing you to place the card vertically in your laptop to save space. Like the PXU1900 the " Series H" aircard is fully compatible with the CLEAR performance dock. In addition to this latest aircard, CLEAR is also offering a promo in which you receive a FREE performance dock with the purchase of either the " Series H" 4G USB or UBEE PXU1900 4G USB aircard. The performance dock is designed to increase your signal and overall device performance. All customers ordering either of these devices will automatically receive the free performance dock! Note: If you've ordered one of these devices before the promo was announced, CLEAR will still ship out a free dock - you just need to call CLEAR Customer Care. Related Links:
Monday, 02 August 2010 21:17
CLEAR 4G coverage in Modesto, CA CLEAR and Sprint launched their 4G WiMAX network in several new markets today: Modesto, Calif., Stockton, Calif., Jacksonville, Fla., Wilmington, Del., and Grand Rapids, Mich. Below is an excerpt from CLEAR's press release announcing the launch in Stockton and Modesto: Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ:CLWR), a leading provider of wireless broadband services and operator of the fastest 4G network in the country, today announced the availability of CLEAR(R) 4G, super fast mobile internet(R) service for businesses and consumers in Stockton and Modesto, California. With CLEAR, anyone can now use the Internet at speeds four times faster than 3G* - whether at home, in the office, or on the go - within CLEAR coverage. In Stockton, CLEAR covers more than 616,000 people with service extending as far north Lodi, northeast as Lockeford as far south as Manteca and southwest to Tracy. In Modesto, CLEAR covers more than 500,000 people with service extending as far north Ripon, northeast to Oakdale; as far south as Delhi, southwest to Hilmar. In conjunction with today's launch in Stockton and Modesto, Clearwire also launched CLEAR 4G in Wilmington, Del.; Jacksonville, Fla., and Grand Rapids, Mich. A detailed coverage map of CLEAR 4G service is available at http://www.3Gstore.com/coverage. "With CLEAR, Central Valley residents now have a fast, mobile internet connection that goes with them in and around Modesto and Stockton," said Jeremy Abler, regional general manager for CLEAR. "We're offering game-changing access to the internet. For the first time, consumers are able to wirelessly access the internet at super-fast speeds, at affordable prices, and without limits on how much data they use." Related Links:
Monday, 02 August 2010 21:07
 Today, Sprint (NYSE:S) unveiled 4G service to populous areas of California, Delaware, Florida and Michigan. With today's launches of Modesto, Calif., Stockton, Calif., Jacksonville, Fla., Wilmington, Del., and Grand Rapids, Mich., Sprint boasts 48 metropolitan areas enabled with the new mobile broadband service, which allows for Internet traffic at super fast speeds. Unlike competitors, Sprint is the first national wireless carrier to actually launch wireless 4G technology in cities across the country. Wilmington, Jacksonville and Grand Rapids are the first cities in Delaware, Florida and Michigan to offer 4G service.
With 4G, Sprint customers experience fast mobile downloads, streaming video without the lag, and turbo-charged Web browsing. This new wireless technology boasts download speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G.1 Users can video chat with friends and family via the popular HTC EVO(TM) 4G, America's first 3G/4G wireless smartphone. And in the near future, Sprint customers will be able to purchase Samsung Epic(TM) 4G, the company's second 4G enabled smartphone. With the Overdrive(TM) 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless, users can create a 4G hotspot on the road or at home. With the Sprint Free Guarantee, customers can try 4G for 30 days and if they are not satisfied, they can cancel service and have the opportunity to be fully reimbursed.2 Sprint also offers simplicity and savings vs. competitors with Everything Data plans, which include unlimited Web, texting and calling while on the Sprint network for one low price. "Sprint customers are the first in the country to use 4G with either a smartphone like HTC EVO or one of Sprint's other 4G devices like the 3G/4G Overdrive Hotspot to wirelessly connect a laptop to the Internet," said Matt Carter, president of 4G, Sprint. "Later this year, Sprint will launch Boston, Miami, New York and Los Angeles, enabling millions more to harness this powerful new service." As summer travel continues, people will find that 4G is available in many markets across the country: California - Merced, Modesto, Stockton and Visalia; Delaware - Wilmington; Florida - Jacksonville; Georgia - Atlanta and Milledgeville; Hawaii - Honolulu and Maui; Idaho - Boise; Illinois - Chicago; Maryland - Baltimore; Michigan - Grand Rapids; Missouri - Kansas City and St. Louis; New York - Rochester and Syracuse; Nevada - Las Vegas; North Carolina - Charlotte, Greensboro (along with High Point and Winston-Salem), Raleigh (along with Cary, Chapel Hill and Durham); Oregon - Eugene, Portland and Salem; Pennsylvania - Harrisburg, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Reading and York; Texas - Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Killeen/Temple, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, San Antonio, Waco and Wichita Falls; Utah - Salt Lake City; Virginia - Richmond; Washington - Bellingham, Seattle, Tri-Cities and Yakima. For more information, visit www.3gstore.com/coverageSprint is delivering the power of 4G as the majority shareholder of Clearwire, the independent company that is building the WiMAX network. Related Links:
Thursday, 29 July 2010 21:59
When the iPad originally launched, many users had issues connecting it to their Sprint Overdrive units. We soon discovered that there was a conflict using WEP security between the devices and published a simple solution to solve this problem. This solution involved changing the security from WEP to WPA/WPA2 Personal (more secure than WEP too). Leaked documents confirm that Sierra Wireless agrees this is the problem and they're giving the same exact solution we provided after the iPad launched. If you missed our instructions on setting things up, simply follow these steps to enable WPA/WPA2 Personal on your Overdrive and you'll be able to connect your iPad. Instructions to set up WPA/WPA2 Personal on the Sierra Overdrive:1. Connect to your OverDrive on your computer 2. Open a web browser and go to the following address: http://192.168.0.13. Enter your administrator password, by default the password is password4. Click on Advanced Settings at the top of the page 5. Click on the Wi-Fi tab 6. Select Security from the Wi-Fi sub-menu 7. Change the security to WPA/WPA2 Personal [as shown below] 8. Enter a Wi-Fi password that is atleast 8 characters or more 9. Click on Save Related Links:
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