Verizon Announces new USB Cellular Modem With Signal Display
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Richard Baguley Published on October 22, 2007 Comment on this |
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22nd Oct 07 – Verizon's latest cellular modem is the UM150, a $79.99 USB device that uses their speedy EVDO Rev A network. The UM150 also includes a small LED display that shows the signal strength and status. The UM 150 also includes a micro SD card slot, which supports cards up to 4Gb in size. It weighs just 1.6 ounces, and plugs into a USB port. Software for Windows and MacOS is included. Verizon's EVDO Rev A network supports download speeds of 600 to 1400kbps and upload speeds of 500 to 800 kbps. A set of LEDs on the body of the device show the current signal strength, and when data is being sent or received. An external antenna connection allows for the use of better external antennas if required.
The UM150 is priced at $79.99 after a $50 online discount, and is available now. Verizon offers a $59.95 data plan that includes unlimited use.
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