Sprint U301 3G/4G Hybrid Modem

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Today Sprint added the new U301 hybrid 3G/4G modem for use with their new WiMax network and existing 3G networks. As the successor of the U300, the U301 comes in a smaller black shell, and has a swiveling USB port that will allow it to be adjusted into several different positions. Unlike the U300, the U301 supports Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) and Snow Leopard (10.6) operating systems, in addition to Windows 7, Vista, and XP operating systems.

The fastest speeds in 4G markets, 3G speeds everywhere else. Sprint 3G/4G USB U301 is the second dual-mode 3G/4G USB device available from Sprint. This small, easy-to-use device is compatible with both PC and Mac computers, connecting laptops or netbooks to the fastest wireless connection available. The dual-mode U301 provides access to Sprint 4G wireless speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G1 and access to the most dependable 3G mobile broadband network2 virtually everywhere else. U301 is ideally suited for business customers looking to improve productivity, increase customer satisfaction and reduce costs or for consumers who want to browse the Web, send and receive email, access information and explore social networking and multimedia entertainment. With 4G speeds, users can stream HD videos, upload and download massive files in just seconds or download a song in several seconds or a movie in less than an hour.

ADVANCED FEATURES:

GPS enabled supporting Sprint Navigation, BlackBerry Maps and other GPS applications when using the Sprint 3G Mobile Broadband Network
Employs 3G/4G wireless technology authentication and identification system for top-notch security
Sprint SmartViewSM software for connectivity to Sprint’s 3G and 4G network, as well as quick links for Sprint supported services and tools with an applications drop-down for ease of access to tools like Sprint Speed Test, the Digital Lounge and other pre-defined applications
4G data speeds (WiMAX) – Peak download speed of more than 10 Mbps; peak upload speed of 4 Mbps; average download speeds of 3-6 Mbps
3G data speeds (EVDO Rev A.) – Peak download speed of 3.1 Mbps; peak upload speed of 1.8 Mbps; average download speeds of 600Kbps–1.4 Mbps)
Backwards compatible to the EVDO Rev. 0 and 1xRTT Networks

SPECIFICATIONS:

Dimensions: 3.5 inches (h) x 1.27 inches (w) x 0.92 inch (d) (88.9 mm x 32.26 mm x 23.37 mm)
Weight: 1.25 ounces (35.44 grams)
Interface: Rotating USB 2.0 connector
Chipset: QSC6085 and BCSM250
Compatibility: Windows® Vista, Windows® XP, Windows® 7 (compatible mode with SSV 2.28) MAC OS® 10.5 and 10.6 (Snow Leopard)