AT&T Announces Sierra Wireless USBConnect Lightning for November 22nd
AT&T has announced the forthcoming launch of the Sierra Wireless USBConnect Lightning USB modem. The modem is compatible with the ongoing 7.2Mbps network upgrade being launched across the country, with Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and Miami expected to launch the upgraded service the end of the year. Pricing for the modem is set […]
Sprint Launches Mobile Broadband 2-in 1 Aircard
Following up on our coverage of the Sierra AirCard 402, Sprint has launched its branded version in the Sprint Mobile Broadband 2 in 1. The aircard features a locking PCMCIA adapter to seamlessly switch from an ExpressCard equipped laptop to an older PCMCIA slot, as well as automatic installation of Sprint SmartView with embedded software, […]
Sprint Launches Sierra Wireless 598U USB Modem
Sprint has launched the Sierra Wireless 598u USB modem, which is meant to replace the venerable 597u model released last year.  The device features GPS support via Sprint SmartView, EVDO Rev. A access, and a microSDHC expansion slot along with zero-CD install support for XP/Vista/OS X, and one-touch activation. The modem is now available online […]
Sprint Roadmap Surfaces With New Devices for 3rd Quarter
Avid posters on SprintUsers have been discussing the leak of a new roadmap that details new phones and smart devices up to September. Click for full-size image. The first wave of phones launches this month with the hotly anticipated Treo 800w launching this Sunday July 13th, followed by the LG Rumor in Light Blue/White and […]
Sprint Launches Katana LX and Sierra Compass 597 USB Modem
Sprint has launched a stylish upgrade to a venerable model and an even smaller version of an already small USB modem. The Sanyo Katana LX is an updated version of the now discontinued Katana II, right down to the identical featureset which includes GPS support, VGA camera with flash and video recorder, Bluetooth, large internal […]
April Sprint Launch Slide Surfaces
Boy Genius Report has revealed part of the Sprint April launch roadmap featuring dates for many eagerly anticipated devices. All phones are expected to launch through TeleSales on April 16th and April 20th through the rest of Sprint’s sales channels. The first device expected to be launched in April will be the recently announced […]
Sierra Wireless Announces Compass 597, Tiny EV-DO Card
Sierra Wireless has announced its smallest USB 3G modem, the Compass 597. This new modem will utilize the EV-DO Rev. A networks with speeds up to 3.1 Mbps and 1.8 Mbps for downloads and uploads respectively. It features a microSD card slot, a built-in GPS receiver and a connector for an external antenna for boosting […]
Sierra PC3300 Hits SprintPCS.com
Sprint has placed the Sierra Wireless PC3300 aircard on their web site for sale. The name change reflects Sierra’s buyout of AirPrime. Price is still $229.99.
Someones… Tip Sheet
Another tip sheet, this time from someone who wishes to remain a bit more anonymous, hit read more to read it all. As before, this is a collection of tidbits of information that is either new or fell through the headlines. Includes new SMS info, and new product (handset/aircard) info…