EVDO Device Comparison
Last Updated September 29, 2008 2:29 PM CST


Device Name & 2yr
contract pricing3

Operating
System Req.

Antenna
Types

Form
Factor
Routers

Notes

Sprint U680
$29.99
(after $50 rebate)
Vista/XP
OSX 10.4.7+
built-in
w/jack
USB
CTR350
CTR500
PHS300
MBR1000
KR2
Options available
See Note 4
Novatel U727
FREE!
(after $50 rebate)
Vista/XP
OSX 10.4+
flip up
w/jack
USB
CTR350
CTR500
PHS300
MBR1000
KR2

Options available
Novatel U720
(reconditioned)
$FREE
Vista/XP
OSX 10.4+
flip up
w/jack
USB
CTR350
CTR500
PHS300
MBR1000
KR2

Options available
Novatel EX720
$69.99
(after $50 rebate)
Vista/XP
OSX 10.4.8+
flip up
w/jack
ExpressCard
34 or 54
CTR3505
PHS3005
CTR500
MBR1000
KR2

Options available

Sierra Compass 597U
$19.99
(after $50 rebate)
Vista/XP
OSX 10.4+
built-in
w/jack
USB
CTR350
CTR500
PHS300
MBR1000
KR2
Sierra AirCard 595
(reconditioned)
$FREE
10.4.8+
built-in
w/jack
PCMCIA
KR2
Linksys
 Options available

Sierra AirCard 597E
$99.99
(after $50 rebate)

Vista/XP
OSX 10.4.8+

built-in
w/jack

ExpressCard
34 or 54
CTR3505
PHS3005
CTR500
MBR1000
KR2

Options available
Pantech PX-500
(reconditioned)
$FREE

Vista/XP
OSX 10.3.9+

flip up
w/jack

PCMCIA
KR2
Linksys

Options available
Device Name & 2yr
contract pricing3

Operating
System Req.

Antenna
Types

Form
Factor
Routers

Notes
Novatel V740
$79.99
Vista/XP
OSX 10.3.9+
flip up
w/jack
ExpressCard
34 or 54
CTR3505
PHS3005
CTR500
MBR1000
KR2

Options available
Novatel USB727
$FREE
(after $50 rebate)
Vista/XP
OSX 10.3.9+
flip up
w/jack
USB
CTR350
CTR500
PHS300
MBR1000
KR2

Options available

Pantech UM175
MAKE $10
(after $50 rebate)

Vista/XP
OSX 10.3.9+
built in
w/jack
USB
pls read
review
 Options available
Kyocera KPC680
$FREE
(after $50 rebate)
Vista/XP
OSX 10.3.9+
corkscrew
w/jack
ExpressCard
34 or 54
CTR3505
PHS3005
CTR500
MBR1000
KR2

Options available
Important Notes: ALL DEVICES LISTED ARE 1xRTT, EVDO Rev-0 and EVDO Rev-A Capable!
  1. Sprint provides limited Mac tech support on SOME devices (not all) and Apple does not provide EVDO support!
    Mac user who wants to use Sprint EVDO devices should request 3Gstore's 'PreActivation' Service
  2. Sprint Installation CD's may not work with Windows Vista! Vista users should order their devices from 3Gstore and request the FREE PreActivation Service.
  3. Prices are AFTER carrier discount given to customers who sign up for new 2-yr contract, and AFTER all applicable mail in rebates
  4. CDU-680: Supports RSSI & GPS On Mac; Includes 64mb thumbdrive with Mac, Win, Linux Software; Pay $249.99, get $150 2 year service credit from Sprint on 2nd or 3rd Sprint Bill.
  5. Verizon V740/KPC680 and Sprint EX720 work with CradlePoint CTR350 and PHS300 EVDO Routers when used with expresscard-to-usb adapter

 

Definition of Terms:

Sprint calls their EVDO service "Mobile Broadband"
Verizon calls their EVDO service "BroadbandAccess"
Both refer to their 1xRTT service as "NationalAccess"

Average Speeds by type of Network:
1xRTT 50 ~ 100kbps Download and Upload, bursts to 144kbps
EVDO Rev-0 400 ~ 700kbps Download, bursts to 2Mbps; 50 ~ 100kbps Upload, bursts to 144kbps
EVDO Rev-A 450 ~ 800kbps Download, bursts to 3Mbps; 300 ~ 600kbps Upload, bursts to 1.8Mbps