EVDO Data Device Comparison
Last Updated December 22, 2009 11:37 AM CST


Device Name & 2yr
contract pricing3

Operating
System Req.

Antenna
Types

Form
Factor
Routers

Notes
MiFi 2200
$59.99
(after $50 rebate)
Vista/XP
OSX, linux
(anything
with wifi)
no cellular
rf jack
USB/WiFi
CTR350
CTR500
PHS300
MBR1000
MBR1200

Options available

BRG4

Novatel U760
MAKE $20
(after $50 rebate)
Vista/XP/2000
OSX 10.4.7+
built-in
w/jack
USB
CTR350
CTR500
PHS300
MBR1000
MBR1200

Options available

BRG4
Novatel C777
$49.99
(after $50 rebate)
Vista/XP
OSX 10.4+
built-in
w/jack
ExpressCard
w/ PC Card
adapter
CTR500
MBR1000
MBR1200

Options available

BR4
Novatel U720
(reconditioned)
$FREE
Vista/XP
OSX 10.4+
flip up
w/jack
USB
CTR350
CTR500
PHS300
MBR1000
MBR1200
KR2

Options available

BR4

Sierra AirCard 402
$69.99
(after $50 rebate)
Vista/XP
OSX 10.4+
built-in
w/jack
ExpressCard
w/ PC Card
adapter
CTR500
MBR1000
MBR1200

Sierra 598u
MAKE $20
(after $50 rebate)
Vista/XP
OSX 10.4.11+
built-in
w/jack
USB
CTR350
CTR500
PHS300
MBR1000
MBR1200

BRAGS4

Sierra Compass 597
$FREE
(no rebate req'd)
Vista/XP
OSX 10.4+
built-in
w/jack
USB
CTR350
CTR500
PHS300
MBR1000
MBR1200
KR2

BRAGS4
Sierra AirCard 595
(reconditioned)
$FREE
10.4.8+
built-in
w/jack
PCMCIA
KR2
Linksys
MBR1200
 Options available

BRAS4
Pantech PX-500
(reconditioned)
$FREE

Vista/XP
OSX 10.3.9+

flip up
w/jack

PCMCIA
KR2
Linksys
MBR1200

Options available
Device Name & 2yr
contract pricing3

Operating
System Req.

Antenna
Types

Form
Factor
Routers

Notes
Sierra USB 598
$229.99
(activation credits are available)
Windows 7
Vista/XP
OSX 10.4+
built-in
w/jack
USB
CTR350
CTR500
PHS300
MBR1000
MBR1200

Options available

BRAGS4
MiFi 2200
$39.99
(after $50 rebate)
Vista/XP
OSX, linux
(anything
with wifi)
no cellular
rf jack
USB/WiFi
CTR350
CTR500
PHS300
MBR1000
MBR1200

Options available

BRA4
Novatel PC770
$19.99
(after $50 rebate)
Vista/XP
OSX 10.4+
built-in
w/jack
ExpressCard
w/ PC Card
adapter
CTR500
MBR1000
MBR1200

Options available

BRA4
Novatel USB760
$FREE
(after $50 rebate)
Vista/XP
OSX 10.4+
built in
w/jack
USB
CTR350
CTR500
PHS300
MBR1000
MBR1200

Options available

BRA4
Novatel V740
$79.99
Vista/XP
OSX 10.3.9+
flip up
w/jack
ExpressCard
34 or 54
CTR500
MBR1000
MBR1200
KR2

Options available

BRA4
ZTE AD3700
$19.99
(after $50 rebate)
Vista/XP
built in
w/jack
USB


Options available

Pantech UM175
MAKE $20
(after $50 rebate)

Vista/XP
OSX 10.3.9+
built in
w/jack
USB
CTR350
CTR500
PHS300
MBR1000
MBR1200

Options available

BRAG4
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!
    3Gstore will perform 'PreActivation' Service on all devices before they leave 3gstore warehouse
  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. The "BRAGS" coding explains which Cradlepoint admin features work with each device.
    B = signal bars; R = RSSI; A = Activation/PRL; G = GPS; S = 'Service Display'

 

Definition of Terms:

Sprint and Verizon call their EVDO service "Mobile Broadband"
and 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 ~ 1000kbps Download, bursts to 2Mbps; 50 ~ 100kbps Upload, bursts to 144kbps
EVDO Rev-A 600 ~ 1400kbps Download, bursts to 3Mbps; 300 ~ 600kbps Upload, bursts to 1.8Mbps