Overdrive 3G/4G Portable Hotspot Now Available at 3Gstore

4Gstore · 4G Junkie Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 754

As a follow-up product to the success of their first mobile hotspot -- the MiFi 2200 -- Sprint has launched a game-changing product called the Sprint OverDrive. The Sprint OverDrive (aka Sierra Wireless W801) is a mobile hotspot that allows high speed connections to Sprint's nationwide 3G network as well as their faster 4G WiMAX network, for as many as five wireless devices.

The Sprint OverDrive is available from 3Gstore.com right now for $99.99 after rebate with a new 2-year contract. 3G/4G service is available for just $59.99/mo; this plan provides unlimited 4G data use and 5GB of data use on 3G network with overage charge of $0.05/mb. Since the 3G/4G data plan for the OverDrive is the same price as Sprint's 3G-only service, users thinking about 3G service may want to look at the OverDrive as an option, even if they aren't in 4G coverage. You'll be able to use 3G now, and when you travel to a 4G area or when Sprint launches 4G in your area, you'll be set!

Read more about the Overdrive in our "Product Spotlight"

Order the Overdrive for $149.99 - $50 mail-in rebate securely from 3Gstore

Maureen · Site Admin Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 200

There is now a new firmware update, version 1.07, available for the Overdrive that solves the WiFi issues some users were having when connecting to their iPhone or iPod Touch.

Key Performance Enhancements:

* Improved Wi-Fi operation and throughput – especially for "power-save" clients: e.g., Windows XP (without changing Power Save setting), iPhone and iTouch.
* Auto Update enhancements to improve download reliability over 3G Wi-Fi connection; Wi-Fi driver workarounds on handling unexpected freezes or crashes.
* Fix for when device stays in offline after upgrade.

Read more and download: Firmware 1.07 for Sprint Overdrive - 4Ginfo.com

xenophon · 4G User Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 46

Does this roam on Alltel EVDO as data cards do? From what I understand, with the Verizon purchase of Alltel the Sprint EVDO roaming agreement is still good for 10 years.

AMA · 4G User Joined: 03 Jul 2006 Posts: 34

Anyone know if sim cards can be swapped between this device and the combo 3g/4g USB modem, such as the U300?

While I like the Overdrive concept, there are times I'd wanna just take a USB modem with me. If swappable, that means I'd only have to pay for one monthly plan.

Maureen · Site Admin Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 200

AMA - there are no SIM chips in Sprint modems, so no.

Maureen · Site Admin Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 200

Sprint and Sierra Wireless released a key firmware update for the 3G/4G Overdrive hotspot this week, version 2.06.06.

Key Performance Enhancements:

* Improves device stability, eliminating all known freeze-ups and lock-ups.
* WiFi enhancements to improve WiFi stability and eliminate disconnects and crashes.
* Significant improvements in 3G and 4G WAN stability.
* Some improvement (~10%) in overall batter life and battery life in poor coverage.
* Faster boot-up time (~10-20 seconds faster).
* Improved response time when changing the WAN mode setting with no reboot required. Eliminates need for a device reset when changing modes such as "4G preferred" to "4G only", "4G preferred" to "3G only", etc.
* Faster response time after canceling an operation in the Advanced Settings screen (no device reset required and offline time decreased by ~90 seconds).
* Added additional 4G channels for future growth.
* For Enterprise customers, customization and Data Link support have been added. Please contact your sales rep for additional information on these Enterprise customer features.

To make the mobile broadband experience as smooth as possible for our customers, 3Gstore is automatically updating the firmware on all Overdrives that are purchased with Sprint service! Click here to order the Overdrive from 3Gstore

jws2346 · 4G Newbie Joined: 17 Jul 2010 Posts: 6

FanFreakinTastic (all except for the battery life and the fact we need more 4G WiMAX areas) Very Happy