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 Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:48 am Post subject: Sprint Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless |
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| Quote: | Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless Can Bring Sprint's 4G Speeds to More Than 400 Million Wi-Fi-Enabled Devices
Available Jan. 10 exclusively from Sprint, Overdrive is the nation's first 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot, allowing multiple Wi-Fi-enabled devices to share a connection to Sprint's 4G network
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan 06, 2010 -- Sprint (NYSE:S) announced today the upcoming availability of Overdrive(TM) 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless. Overdrive allows you to connect up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices simultaneously--including laptops, gaming devices, cameras and even smartphones from other carriers--through a single connection (via Wi-Fi), to a network that is up to 10 times faster than today's 3G speeds from any national wireless carrier.1 There's no need to wait for 4G devices to enjoy the benefits of 4G: Overdrive creates a connection between the Sprint 4G network and virtually all of the hundreds of millions of Wi-Fi-enabled electronics devices owned by or available to customers today.
"This device delivers the connected lifestyle to our customers in overdrive," said Dan Hesse, Sprint CEO. "The fact that it connects up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices is especially meaningful because at 4G speeds, customers can download and upload more data--gigabytes, not megabytes--in a matter of seconds. The Overdrive on the 4G network is made for the multitude of bandwidth-hungry applications customers want to access wirelessly, like video streaming. 4G beats 3G for speed and for value."
Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot will benefit customers today
In the home:
Through a single connection, you can bypass your cable provider and stream HD movies from content distribution providers (such as Netflix, Amazon and Blockbuster) right to your TV; connect your Xbox 360 and game real-time with someone located across the globe; move pictures wirelessly from your camera to a digital picture frame and surf the Web on your laptop while streaming Pandora.
In the dorm:
Connect virtually anywhere on a campus with 4G coverage at 4G speeds: Turn your iPod Touch with Skype into a voice phone and make a call, or stream a live movie from Hulu or Netflix to your laptop.
On-the-go:
Whether you're on a long trip or running a busy day of errands, use Overdrive to keep passengers entertained in the car.2 Stream your favorite TV show from Hulu to your Netbook; use a PSP gaming device to access multiple games and content; download music to your Zune HD; and turn your 3G iPhone into a 4G device. It's all very simple with Overdrive.
Mobile office:
Join a video conference, download large files, conduct a virtual home tour and stay in constant contact with your office via unified communications.
Move Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot to the workplace and the benefits are even greater with enhanced Wi-Fi performance, increased productivity and improved cost savings. Set up and redeploy easily and quickly for a small workgroup; back-up or replace costly wireline connections to small branches, retail locations or home offices; cost-effectively share one connection on one plan when mobile with other employees and customers; use as excellent "power up and go" mobile solution to maintain connectivity for business/emergency continuity; and easily perform multiple functions with constant connectivity and real-time access to corporate data.
"At Best Buy, we see an amazing amount of new devices and products from mobile phones to televisions to gaming consoles that are designed to connect and interact with each other. This kind of connectivity is very exciting, but it can also be complicated to maximize unless you actually see it and understand it," said Brian Dunn, Best Buy CEO. "In combination with Best Buy's skilled and passionate associates, the Sprint Overdrive will allow us to showcase our in-store experience by demonstrating how various Wi-Fi- enabled products work and connect together, whether in the home, on-the-go or both."
As the first dual-mode device of its kind, Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot can be used on both the Sprint 4G network and Sprint's Mobile Broadband Network, America's most dependable 3G network.3 This flexibility allows customers to enjoy 4G performance in any Sprint 4G market or to use Sprint's reliable 3G mobile broadband network when outside a 4G area. Sprint 4G is already available in 27 markets and continues to expand to new cities, bringing wireless speeds up to 10 times faster than today's 3G from any other national wireless carrier.
"Sierra Wireless places a high priority on making our products simple to use, and we have put considerable time and effort into ensuring that Overdrive3G/4G Mobile Hotspotdelivers the easiest user experience of any mobile hotspot on the market," said Jason Cohenour, CEO of Sierra Wireless. "Its simplicity, combined with its compact portability, and security, makes Overdrive3G/4G Mobile Hotspotideal for both personal and business use in a variety of situations."
Key features of Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot include a LCD that provides important information such as battery life and internet connection status, as well as an easy-to-use web interface for customizing settings. Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot also includes built-in GPS capability (on 3G), MicroSD slot for up to 16 GB memory cards creating shared storage with up to five connected devices, and an extended Wi-Fi range of up to 150 feet.
Beginning on Jan. 10, customers will be able to purchase Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot exclusively from Sprint for $99.99 (excluding taxes) after a $50 mail-in-rebate with a two-year service agreement. Customers can purchase the device and sign up for 3G/4G plans at select Sprint retail stores and select Best Buy stores; available through business sales, Web (www.sprint.com) and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) in coming weeks. Also beginning Jan. 10, Sprint will offer simplified 3G/4G data plans for consumers and businesses at $59.99 monthly (price plans exclude surcharges and taxes).4
Sprint continues to blaze trails with 4G
Sprint is the first national wireless carrier to test, launch and market 4G technology. (View 4G coverage at www.sprint.com/4G)
Sprint made history by launching 4G in Baltimore in September 2008. Sprint currently offers 4G service in 27 markets, including Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Portland, Ore., San Antonio and Seattle. Sprint 4G is also offered in Abilene, Texas; Amarillo, Texas; Austin, Texas; Bellingham, Wash.; Boise, Idaho; Charlotte, N.C.; Corpus Christi, Texas; Greensboro, N.C. (along with High Point and Winston-Salem); Honolulu; Killeen/Temple, Texas; Lubbock, Texas; Maui, Hawaii; Midland/Odessa, Texas; Milledgeville, Ga.; Raleigh, N.C. (along with Cary, Chapel Hill and Durham); Salem, Ore.; Waco, Texas and Wichita Falls, Texas.
In 2010, Sprint expects to launch service in multiple markets, including Boston, Houston, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. |
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| Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:51 am Post subject: |
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| according to a related release, the Overdrive is also known as the Sierra Wireless AirCard W801 Mobile Hotspot |
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AMA
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Can you please clarify:
If one is already signed up for a 2 year 3g/4g contract w/Sprint, using the USB modem, can one just buy outright the mobile hotspot, or is there some sort of monthly rental? Or, possibly, does buying this just reset/restart the 2 year clock?? |
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ok, got on phone w/Sprint Biz CSR and have it figured out(for now...bit slow  ):
* the Overdrive gizmo is a fully self-contained wireless web access device. That is, it has the modem built in. That's why all of the blurbiage about a 2 year commitment; one has to pay the recurring monthly charge for the wireless web service.
* as opposed to the Cradlepoint MBR-1000 router Sprint sells that requires a separate wireless web modem to be plugged into it to function. After inserting the modem, it will have similar 'hotspot' capability as the Overdrive.
So, if one already has wireless web service, as I do(combo 3g/4g USB modem), then the Cradlepoint is the way to go. If one does not yet have service, then the Overdrive might be worth a look...BUT, it trades off multi-user capability vs. smallness & portability. |
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wdswong
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| Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 9:38 am Post subject: Problems in Seattle |
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Purchased Sprint Overdrive Jan 18, 2010 and it does NOT work in 4G -at least in the Seattle area. Sprint repair told me it was a "known problem" with the device and that there is no estimate yet for resolution.
I've seen reviews from those that tested it in Las Vegas CES but wondering if it's a Seattle network issue or Sierra Wireless device issue. Repair person indicated it was a device issue. I'm thinking of making the 3.5 hour drive to Portland to see if it will work in that 4G network or maybe flying to Las Vegas may be more fun. |
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jws2346
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| Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 1:09 pm Post subject: Question |
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I don't know jack about the 4G reception back in Jan 2010, but I do know about how fantastic it is here at Greenlake in Seattle, WA July of 2010. I purchased a Sprint Overdrive package from the Sprint store over by the U Dub' about a month ago. I get an average of 4.5 MB's down here in Greenlake. I have seen spurts as high as 7 MB's down using Speedtest.com. I have had both Comcast cable wired (plus a zillion G, N routers, USB adapters, I even had a dir825 dual band and used the 5 Ghz band) and Qwest DSL wired and have reached speeds of 26+ on cable (8ms to 9ms latency). I forget what the DSL speeds were it was a long time ago. I love the convenience and ease of operation of the Overdrive. I've heard before the firmware upgrade it was the pits, but mine came with the new firmware so I don't know?
So to put a sock in it, if you live in Seattle go with 4G (Clear or Sprint, you could wait on Verison LTE, might take a few years though)and, if possible, get a fast cable wired ISP if you do a lot of downloading or top flight gaming. (I'd of said get an Overdrive, but I don't want anyone to call me prejudiced toward them 'cause I am)
From what I gather from the many experts out there, you need at least 1 MB for Net surfin', 1.5 MB's for Youtube and 2.5 MB's for streaming movies. I know for a FACT you get at least that on a Spint Overdrive in Greenlake, Seattle WA. |
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