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Sprint Updates Overdrive to Fix Bugs, Improve Performance

By Christopher Price on June 9, 2010

Sprint today issued version 2.06.06 for the 3G/4G Overdrive mobile hotspot. The firmware update makes several improvements, listed after the read more link below. The update is available for manual installation, as well as a new toolkit for network administrators to disable the built-in microSD card slot. Sprint reccomends all users update via sprint.com/downloads. Read […]

Posted in Sprint, WiMAX | Tagged 3g, 4g, Overdrive, Sierra Wireless, sprint, Wi-Fi, WiMAX

Sprint Giving Away Free iPad Carrying Case with Overdrive Modem Purchase from Best Buy

Sprint Giving Away Free iPad Carrying Case with Overdrive Modem Purchase from Best Buy

By Humberto Saabedra on April 16, 2010

In an attempt to shamelessly promote its WiMax service, Sprint has taken it upon itself to give away an iPad carrying case with a separate pouch for its Overdrive 3G/4G modem router. The 4G Case by Sprint is now available for free with the purchase of the Overdrive from participating Best Buy stores.

Posted in Apple, Sprint, WiMAX | Tagged 4g, Apple, case, ipad, Overdrive, sprint, WiMAX | 9 Responses

Sprint Announces More Major WiMax Market Launches

By Humberto Saabedra on February 25, 2010

Sprint has announced another round of WiMax rollouts planned for this year, which include major markets and more cities. The new markets slated for rollout this year include Boston, Denver, Kansas City, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C along with other confirmed markets and cities that Sprint refused to disclose at this […]

Posted in Sprint, WiMAX | Tagged Denver, Houston, ill be rolling out its WiMax network during the course of 2010. The new markets include Boston, kansas city, launch, Markets, Minneapolis, New York, Overdrive, san francisco, sprint, Washington D.C., WiMAX | 3 Responses

Sprint Announces Overdrive 3G/4G Router Update

Sprint Announces Overdrive 3G/4G Router Update

By Humberto Saabedra on February 24, 2010

Sprint has announced an update to its Overdrive 3G/4G Router/Modem which addresses Wi-Fi radio operation and throughput, improved Windows XP compatibility, enhancements to the OTA update functionality and a fix for an issue where the router would stay offline after being updated. The update can be found here and installation instructions for OTA or PC […]

Posted in Sprint, Wi-Fi, WiMAX | Tagged OTA, Overdrive, PC, sprint, update, WiMAX

Sprint Launches Lotus Elite, Overdrive Modem/Router and Motorola Brute i680

By Humberto Saabedra on January 10, 2010

Sprint has launched two new handsets in the LG Lotus Elite Motorola Brute i680 and the Overdrive 3G/4G modem/router. The Motorola Brute i680 features a 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder and flash, M810F bodyshell resistant to dust shock and water, microSDHC expansion slot, media player, Bluetooth with stereo audio support and speakerphone for $119.99 […]

Posted in LG, Motorola, Sprint, Wi-Fi, WiMAX | Tagged LG Lotus Elite, Motorola, Motorola Brute i680, Motorola i680, Overdrive, sprint | 4 Responses

Sprint Confirms Overdrive 3G/4G Router

By Humberto Saabedra on January 6, 2010

Sprint has officially confirmed the first details and specifications regarding the previously leaked 3G/4G device leaked within the past few days now known as the Sprint Overdrive. The Sprint Overdrive will be the first hybrid 3G/4G router with a built-in microSDHC slot and display that supports shared storage between 5 users over Wi-Fi as well […]

Posted in Sprint, Wi-Fi, WiMAX | Tagged Overdrive, Router, sprint, WiMAX | 1 Response

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