3Gstore U600 Introductory Promotions!

You can Order the Sprint U600 from the mobile broadband experts at 3Gstore.com for FREE after $50 mail-in rebate with a new 2 year service agreement NOW (ships 9/12/10)!

If you need a router for your Sprint U600, for a limited time you can add one of the below routers to your U600 order for an UNBEATABLE price:

• Add the PHS300 + Car Charger & Spare Battery for $99.99 (save $130+ off MSRP!)
• Add the MBR1000 for $129.99 (save $120 off MSRP!)
• Add the MBR1200 for $189.99 (save $160 off MSRP!)

To take advantage of these router promotions, simply add the router of your choice to your U600 order.

All U600's ordered with Sprint service from 3Gstore are shipped pre-activated (so that they are ready to use when you receive your order!) and include our esteemed free technical support.  Also, for your convenience, your CradlePoint Router will have the latest firmware installed ($15 Value) - which is required to support the U600.

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Cradlepoint Firmware 2.5.4 for CTR350/PHS300 adds Support for New Devices & Other Updates

Firmware 2.5.3 provides support for the CLEAR Sierra 250U 3G/4G modem (4G only works with the PHS300 - not the CTR350)

CradlePoint has released Firmware Version 2.5.3 that provides the  CTR350 and PHS300 with official support more modems (including the AT&T Velocity, Franklin 3G/4G U600 and the new Sprint/CLEAR Sierra 250U), the ability for more modems to be activated within the router, and some bug fixes.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THIS FIRMWARE: This latest release of firmware is for both the PHS300 and CTR350, but since the CTR350 is a 3G-only router (and always will be), updates relating to 4G devices or 4G functionality apply ONLY to the PHS300.

• Sprint Franklin 3G/4G U600 - 3G only on CTR350
• CLEAR Sierra Wireless 250U 3G/4G (AKA "Series S 4G+") - 3G only on CTR350
• Cricket Huawei EC1705
• Cricket ZTE A605
  
• US Cellular Pantech UM175
• US Cellular Pantech UM185
  
• Alltel Pantech UM185
• Tata Teleservices EpiValley SEC8380 (India)
• Tata Teleservices Huawei EC1260 (India)
• Reliance Huawei EC1262 (India)
• T-Mobile Huawei E1750 (UK)
  
• Orange Huawei E1752 (UK)
• Orange Option iCon 515M (UK)
• Vodafone Huawei K4505 ("Vodafone Modem Stick Pro") (UK)
• 3 ZTE MF112 (UK)
  

Firmware 2.5.4 added the following features:

• Added ability to force 3G or 4G for dual-mode WiMAX modems (PHS300 only)
• Added support for WiMAX idle mode (PHS300 only)
• Added ability for one-button upgrade of WiMAX modem file (PHS300 only)

Finally, firmware 2.5.4 added the following usability upgrades:

• Modified Modem -> Settings page to group settings better by type of modem to make configuration easier.

For full details on what this firmware release provides, view the release notes (PDF)

Related Links

• Cradlepoint Firmware 2.5.4 Release Notes (PDF)
• How to Upgrade your Cradlepoint Router's Firmware 
• Purchase the CTR350 Securely from 3Gstore.com
• Purchase the PHS300 Securely from 3Gstore.com
• Discussion about Firmware 2.5.4 Release - EVDOforums.com

The Samsung Epic 4G is Here! Order Yours Now, Receive it Tomorrow!

The Samsung Epic 4G, the second 4G-capable phone from Sprint, is now available and shipping from 3Gstore! Order the Epic now at 3Gstore - with overnight shipping (just $12), you'll be enjoying the first 4G phone with a full QWERTY keyboard in just one day! 3Gstore is also sending a FREE car charger and free replacement battery to everyone who orders an Epic with service so that you can power and charge your Epic on the go!

More about the Epic:

• Order the Epic at 3Gstore
  
• What are the differences between the Epic and the EVO?
  
• Read the Epic FAQ
  
• Read Sprint's Epic announcement 
• Read the Epic fact sheet
• Discuss the Epic on the EVDO Forums

Still Waiting for the EVO? Get the Samsung Epic 4G in 4 Days (Launches 8/31/10)!

The Samsung Epic 4G, the second 4G-capable phone from Sprint, launches in four days (8/31/10) and can be pre-ordered NOW at 3Gstore. Overnight shipping is available for just $12, so if you pre-order now you can be using your new Epic by Wednesday! To sweeten the deal, 3Gstore is also sending all of our pre-order customers a FREE car charger and free replacement battery to power and charge your Epic on the go!

Like the HTC EVO, which debuted in June, the Epic is expected to be VERY popular - but the good news is that Sprint appears to be much more prepared this time around. While many customers have been waiting to get their hands on an EVO for weeks or even months, that should NOT be the case with the Epic. We anticipate that everyone pre-ordering the Epic from 3Gstore by Monday should be able to get their order shipped on launch day! The Epic costs $249.99 after rebate with new service or eligible upgrade (taxes excluded).

If you've been waiting on the EVO and are eager to get your hands on a 4G phone without the wait, consider the Epic! You can read about the differences between the Epic and EVO here, and it can be pre-ordered at 3Gstore.com/epic.

The Epic has a number of enticing features (see below), including the mobile hotspot feature that helped make the HTC EVO so popular (for $29.99/month, you can turn the Epic into a WiFi hotspot that provides unlimited 3G and 4G access for up to 5 WiFi-enabled devices). It also features both a physical QWERTY keyboard as well as a virtual one, which is sure to please folks who rely on their phone for emailing and texting. 

More about the Epic:

• Pre-order the Epic at 3Gstore
  
• What are the differences between the Epic and the EVO?
  
• Read the Epic FAQ
  
• Read Sprint's Epic announcement 
• Read the Epic fact sheet
• Discuss the Epic on the EVDO Forums
  

Key Epic Features:

• 3G/4G capability
• Samsung 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor
• 4-inch Super AMOLED capacitive display with pinch-to-zoom
• Google full HTML browser - bandwidth and quality that rival that of netbooks
• Android 2.1, with access to more than 50,000 apps on Android Market™
• Simultaneous voice and data capability in 4G and Wi-Fi coverage areas, enabling Web surfing and more while talking
• Google™ mobile services including Google Search™, Google Maps™, Google Talk™, Gmail™, YouTube™ , and syncs with Google Calendar™
• Visual voicemail
• Messaging - personal and business email and text messaging, as well as IM through a downloadable Android Market app
• 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability - connects up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices to UNLIMITED 3G and 4G for $29.99/mo
• Dual camera: 5 MP camera/camcorder with autofocus, Power LED flash and 3x digital zoom for HD video (720p) recording for capture and playback on an HD television and front facing VGA camera for video chat and more
• High-quality video streaming and downloads at 3G and 4G data speeds
• Media player with 3.5mm stereo headset jack
• Sprint applications including Sprint Football Live, Sprint Navigation Sprint TV®, and NASCAR Sprint Cup MobileSM
• Bluetooth® 2.1 with A2DP Stereo and EDR
• Built-in WiFi®: 802.11 b/g/n
• Expandable memory: 16 GB microSD card included; supports up to 32 GB

 3Gstore.com now selling Extended Life MiFi 2200 Battery Providing 12+ Hours of Battery Life!

The extended battery includes a custom battery door to accomodate the larger size

The extended battery for the MiFi 2200 is NOW SHIPPING!  Special Introductory price of $89.99 (MSRP $109.99)! Order now for the introductory price.

3Gstore is now selling the 3600mAh extended life battery for the MiFi 2200 that provides THREE TIMES the battery life than the standard battery that comes with the MiFi 2200! Our extended life battery provides a 3600 mAh capacity, whereas the stock battery only provides 1150 mAh capacity. This is the longest-lasting replacement battery available for the MiFi 2200 providing up to 12 hours of constant use!

Cradlepoint Firmware 1.7.2 for CTR500/MBR900/MBR1000/MBR1200/CBA750/CBA250/MBR800 adds Support for New Devices & Other Updates

Firmware 1.7.2 provides support for the CLEAR "Series S" 4G+ modem and more!

CradlePoint has released Firmware Version 1.7.2 that provides the MBR1200, MBR1000, MBR900, CTR500, CBA250, CBA750, and MBR800 with official support for more modems (including the CLEAR "Series S" 4G+ modem), new features, and a bug fix.

• Sprint Franklin 3G/4G U600 (3G ONLY on CTR350)
  
• CLEAR "Series S" 4G+ (AKA Sierra Wireless 250U for CLEAR)
• Alltel Pantech UM185
  
• Cricket Huawei EX1705
• Cricket ZTE A605
  
• US Cellular Pantech UM175
• US Cellular Pantech UM185
• AT&T Sierra Wireless 504 ("Aircard 890")
  
• Tata Teleservices EpiValley SEC 8380 (India)
• Tata Teleservices Huawei EC1261 (India)
• Reliance Huawei EC1262 (India)
• T-Mobile UK Huawei E1750
• Orange UK Huawei E1752
• Orange UK Option iCon 515M
• Vodafone UK Huawei K4505 ("Vodafone Modem Stick Pro")
• 3 UK ZTE MF112
  

This latest firmware version also provides a few new features:

• Added ability to disable USB High Speedmode (Modem->Settings page) for modems that have communication problems at High Speed.
  
• Added support for TTLS client identity on WiMAX modems. Added ability to configure the Authentication Protocol for WiMAX modems (Modem->Settings page). Supports Sprint's Data Link with Sprint 4G devices.
• Added support for WiMAX idle mode.
  
• Updated WiMAX modem file (current version is 5.2.226)
• CBA products now support LAN link speed and duplex settings configuration (Basic -> Network page).
• Added WAN PING support to CBA products when running in configuration modem (Basic -> WAN page).
• Added Dynamic DNS support to CBA products when running in configuration modem (Tools -> DynDNS page).
• Updated VNP code on the MBR1200 and MBR800 routers.
  

There are also a couple of UI/Usability changes:

• Modified the Modem -> Settings page to group settings better by type of modem to make configuration easier.
• Traffic shaping (Advanced -> Traffic Shaping page) is now disabled by default.
• Disable Spanning Tree Protocol when in passthru mode on CBA routers.
  

Finally, firmware 1.7.2 has fixed the following bugs:

• Fixed an issue with the DHCP server. It will grant leases much quicker now at power up.
  

For full details on what this firmware release provides, view the release notes (PDF)

Related Links

• Cradlepoint Firmware 1.7.2 Release Notes (PDF)
• How to Upgrade your Cradlepoint Router's Firmware 
• Purchase the MBR1200 Securely from 3Gstore.com
• Purchase the MBR1000 Securely from 3Gstore.com
• Purchase the MBR900 Securely from 3Gstore.com
  
• Purchase the CTR500 Securely from 3Gstore.com 
• Purchase the CBA750 Securely from 3Gstore.com
  
• Purchase the CBA250 Securely from 3Gstore.com 
• Purchase the MBR800 Securely from 3Gstore.com
  
• Discussion about Firmware 1.7.2 Release - EVDOforums.com

MiFi 2200 Extended Life Battery Review 

The extended battery includes a custom battery door to accomodate the larger size

The extended battery for the MiFi 2200 is NOW SHIPPING!  Special Introductory price of $89.99 (MSRP $109.99)! Order now for the introductory price.

3Gstore is introducing a 3600mAh extended life battery for the MiFi 2200 that provides THREE TIMES the battery life than the standard battery that comes with the MiFi 2200! Our extended life battery provides a 3600 mAh capacity, whereas the stock battery only provides 1150 mAh capacity. This is the longest-lasting replacement battery available for the MiFi 2200!

This extended life battery is larger than the stock battery, and requires a larger battery door (included). While this does make the MiFi slightly bulkier, the size difference is not dramatic, especially since the MiFi is already ultra portable. Even with the larger battery, the MiFi still fits in large pockets and of course in any purse, backpack, laptop bag, etc. The vastly improved battery life far outweighs the slight increase in size! See the size difference below:

The 3600 mAh extended life battery works with the Sprint & Verizon versions of the MiFi 2200, as well as pre-paid MiFi 2200's. Note: This battery is NOT compatible with the GSM versions of the MiFi for AT&T and T-Mobile.

Verizon MiFi 2200 with extended battery

Novatel indicates that you should get 3-4 hours of battery life with the stock 1150 mAh battery. With the 3600 mAh battery, you can easily get up to 12 hours of battery life, even while constantly downloading data.

We put the stock battery & extended life battery through a vigorous testing process to ensure that the extended battery life would provide three times the battery life when using the most power consuming applications.

Testing Conditions:

For our test we used two MiFis, one with the stock battery and a second with the extended life battery. Both MiFi's were constantly streaming a USTREAM.TV video feed to ensure that there was always data being transferred to see just how quickly we could get each battery to drain.

Here are the results from our testing:

Stock Battery: 3 hours, 23  minutes

Extended Battery: 12 hours, 3 minutes

As you can see, the extended life battery lasted almost 9 hours longer than the stock battery while constantly transferring data. The MiFi 2200 lasted just over 12 hours with the extended battery while constantly transferring data via WiFi and over the cellular network. Users who are just browsing occasional web pages will get even longer battery life since the MiFi won't consume as much power as it does when its transferring data constantly.

The extended battery for the MiFi 2200 is now shipping

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