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Three Web Cube Review

, Feb 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Take the portability out of mobile broadband, and you’re left with a plain old broadband connection, but what if your home or office doesn’t get a high-speed hookup or you’re only going to be around for a short chunk of the typical 12-24 month agreement? Carrier Three believes it has the answer with the Web Cube, in effect a mobile broadband router that can’t go any further than an AC socket. In return, you get convenience, some degree of mobility and – every geek’s favorite – blue LED lighting. But is a non-mobile mobile modem niche or nonsense? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.

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T-Mobile reveals sub-$50 phone, tablet and hotspot sale

, Jan 3rd 2012 Discuss [3]

Pre-CES may be a silly time to buy a new gadget, but if your heart is set on a fresh cellphone to ring in the new year then T-Mobile USA has a post-holiday deal for you. The carrier's New Year, New Phone promotion kicks off this Friday, January 6, and runs through to Sunday, offering tablets like the LG G-Slate and smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S II for $49.99 with a new agreement. Read The Full Story

Qualcomm Gobi 4000 3G/4G chips offer embedded LTE

, Nov 15th 2011 Discuss [0]

Qualcomm has launched a set of new modems capable of both LTE and HSPA+/EVDO connectivity, the Gobi 4000 series, intended to get tablets, laptops and ereaders online at high speed. The new Gobi range builds on Qualcomm's MDM9600 and MDM9200 3G/4G modems, one pairing LTE with HSPA+ and the other with EVDO; they're likely to crop up in multiple tablets over the coming months, with both Android and Windows compatibility. Read The Full Story

Cricket ZTE AC3781 wireless modem breaks cover

, Nov 4th 2011 Discuss [3]

Cricket Wireless has unveiled a new mobile broadband modem that plugs into the USB port of your computer. The new modem is called the ZTE AC3781 the new modem is designed to be affordable and uses the Cricket no contract mobile broadband plans. The device will allow the user to access the web, email, text, and supports apps needing connectivity. Read The Full Story

D-Link DSL-2740B ADSL2+ modem with Wireless N300 Router launches

, Oct 5th 2011 Discuss [0]

Earlier this week D-Link unveiled some new home networking gear that was nice. Today the company is back with the launch of a new modem for DSL users called the DSL-2740B. The new router is for ADSL2+ users and has an integrated router that allows you to have your modem and wireless network router in one device rather than two. Read The Full Story

Samsung teases mystery device called “The Overachiever”

, Sep 6th 2011 Discuss [1]

Samsung has quietly launched a teaser page for a mysterious device that it's calling "The Overachiever." Not too many clues have been provided, but the device appears to be a wireless USB modem, possibly for 4G HSPA+ or LTE connectivity while on the road. The page simply reads "Meet The Overachiever" and provides a registration button with the message, "Take the first step on the road to greatness." Very cryptic indeed. Read The Full Story

AT&T 4G LTE modem/hotspot coming August 21 with $50 5GB plan

, Aug 16th 2011 Discuss [5]

AT&T has confirmed availability for its first 4G LTE devices, the USBConnect Momentum 4G modem and Mobile Hotspot Elevate 4G, as well as data-only pricing for LTE users. Both the USB modem and the mobile hotspot will go on sale online and in-store come August 21, while the existing AT&T USBConnect Adrenaline will be upgraded to support LTE on August 26. Read The Full Story

AT&T LTE Mobile Hotspot Elevate 4G and USB modem due this summer; new international data plans outed

, Jul 12th 2011 Discuss [4]

AT&T has outed a pair of new 4G LTE modems, ready for launch this summer on the carrier's fledgling LTE network. The AT&T USBConnect Momentum 4G is a USB modem with a built-in microSD card slot, intended for use with a single laptop, while the AT&T Mobile Hotspot Elevate 4G is a portable router that can share its 4G connection with up to five WiFi-connected clients. Meanwhile, as of July 17 there will be a new range of international data plans, offering more megabytes for your money. Read The Full Story

AT&T outs new USBConnect Force 4G USB modem

, Jul 7th 2011 Discuss [3]

If you have a notebook that you like that lacks 3G or 4G connectivity inside you don’t need to get a new notebook. What you need is a speedy USB modem to cram inside your rig. AT&T has announced a new USB modem for notebook users that plugs into your USB port and gives you access to the AT&T mobile broadband network. Read The Full Story

T-Mobile 4G boosts HSPA+ to 42Mbps; new Rocket 3.0 modem outed

, May 24th 2011 Discuss [0]

T-Mobile USA has announced a boost of its 4G HSPA+ speeds across 55 markets where the service is available, doubling bandwidth to a theoretical 42Mbps download peak. To go with that, the carrier is releasing a new USB modem, the T-Mobile Rocket 3.0, to take advantage of the new speeds. Read The Full Story

Novatel Expedite E362 LTE modem gets Verizon 4G approval: Next stop XOOM?

, May 19th 2011 Discuss [4]

Novatel Wireless has become the first modem manufacturer to get its embedded LTE module certified by Verizon Wireless for use on the carrier's growing 4G LTE network, with the Expedite E362 also offering backward compatibility to 2G/3G GSM and CDMA networks. Interestingly, as well as working with various flavors of Windows, the miniPCI modem also supports Android (from Froyo to Honeycomb), meaning this could well end up being the LTE card that slots into Motorola's XOOM 4G. Read The Full Story

Three UK gets HSPA+ modem: up to 40% faster [Video]

, Mar 31st 2011 Discuss [1]

UK carrier Three has announced its first HSPA+ USB modem, which will be headed to the network on April 7 and, it's claimed, offer 40-percent faster speeds than the existing HSDPA dongles. The Huawei E367 has a rotating USB plug rather than an easy-to-lose cap, and will be available on both pre-pay and a rolling one-month contract. Read The Full Story

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