Sprint will make the first 3G/4G dual-mode device, which operates on both the
Sprint 3G and 4G networks, available in retail stores
Dec. 21.
The Sprint 3G/4G USB Modem U300 delivers the power of their 3G network, WiMAX on the new Sprint
4G network. Sprint launched 4G in Baltimore in September and plans to
launch in other markets across the country throughout 2009.
The Sprint 3G/4G USB modem will access mobile multimedia applications at
average downlink speeds of 2-4 Mbps within Baltimore Sprint 4G service
areas. Where Sprint 4G service has yet to launch, the dual-mode device
will operate on the Nationwide Sprint Mobile Broadband 3G Network at
average downlink speeds of 600 Kbps - 1.4 Mbps.
The Sprint 3G/4G USB Modem U300, manufactured by
Franklin Wireless, connects to a standard USB port. The
device is priced at
$149.99 with a two-year subscriber agreement, after
a
$50 mail-in-rebate. Beginning
Dec. 21, customers can purchase the USB
data card via the Sprint direct business sales force, at most
Baltimore-area Sprint stores and at select
Baltimore-area retailers.
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