Sprint Advertises 4G Overdrive Hotspot Device Using iPhone
Boy Genius Report this weekend noted that Sprint has released a new television commercial using Apple's iPhone to promote the carrier's new Overdrive 3G/4G mobile hotspot device. The commercial claims that connecting an iPhone to Sprint's 4G network via the Overdrive hotspot can achieve speeds up to ten times higher than that available through AT&T's 3G network.
My friend Steve's iPhone is cool, but it's limited to AT&T's 3G speeds. So I'm gonna use the Overdrive 4G mobile hotspot to make it up to ten times faster.
Verizon has similarly been viewing the iPad as an opportunity to promote its MiFi service, another of the growing number of small devices capable of creating local Wi-Fi networks by connecting to carriers' cellular networks.Sprint, Clearwire, and a consortium of other broadband and technology companies have been working together to deploy WiMAX technology, which is being branded as 4G service, around the United States. The move comes ahead of the rollout of 4G LTE services, which will be built upon existing 3G networks, by providers such as AT&T, Apple's current U.S. partner for the iPhone.
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25 months ago
how much does this thing cost per month? Would it be cheaper to go with an iphone without a data plan and this?
Well nevermind! Turns out that you can only get it in a teenie, tiny ammount of cities.
Well nevermind! Turns out that you can only get it in a teenie, tiny ammount of cities.
25 months ago
This is awesome! There's absolutely nothing wrong with a little competition.
Actually this device had made me decide not to hold out for the 3G iPad. Being a MIFI user (soon to roll to Sprint), why do I need a rate plan for every device I own?
Also makes a good backup gateway if/when the broadband is out at the house.
Actually this device had made me decide not to hold out for the 3G iPad. Being a MIFI user (soon to roll to Sprint), why do I need a rate plan for every device I own?
Also makes a good backup gateway if/when the broadband is out at the house.
25 months ago
how much does this thing cost per month? Would it be cheaper to go with an iphone without a data plan and this?
Well nevermind! Turns out that you can only get it in a teenie, tiny ammount of cities.
This device will use 3G as well (if 4G is unavailable). You're just limited to 5GB of 3G data (4G is unlimited). Plan is $60 /month.
I believe it's not possible to have an iPhone with AT&T and not pay the $30/month for data. So it seems to me that the only options are to pay $90/month (ouch) or jailbreak and use T-Mobile for voice. Neither of which I'm willing to do. What's appealing though is that I could use this for my iPhone, iPad and MBP.
I think I'll stick with $30/month for my iPhone and $15/month for the iPad (when needed).
25 months ago
Being on Sprint did a lot of good to Palm Pre. :rolleyes:
Sprint does not use world wide standard GSM.
Any chance a new iPhone could contain this 4G built in?
Sprint does not use world wide standard GSM.
25 months ago
how much does this thing cost per month? Would it be cheaper to go with an iphone without a data plan and this?
Looks like you, too, can own one for only $150 (before $50 MIR) and only $59.99 per month for a 2 year plan!
Pass.
25 months ago
A good friend of mine who is very tech savvy just informed me he is on his 3RD Overdrive since he started service last month. Geeeez.
25 months ago
This looks impressive. Anything like it in the UK?
No 4g in the uk but hey with have a mcdonalds on every corner with a wifi hotspot
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