Sprint is about to make wireless history again by bringing the mobile broadband future to its customers now. The 4G leader announced it will make the first 3G/4G dual-mode device, which operates on both the Sprint 3G and Clear 4G WiMAX networks.

The Sprint 3G/4G USB Modem U300, manufactured by Franklin Wireless. Previously known as Franklin CMU-300 USB modem, made by C-motech. It is the first device that provides access the EVDO and WiMAX networks and is also compatible with HSDPA.

The device is priced at $149.99 with a two-year subscriber agreement, after a $50 mail-in-rebate. Beginning Dec. 21, customers can purchase the USB data card via the Sprint direct business sales force.

With the Sprint 3G/4G USB Modem, customers living in and traveling to Baltimore will be able to work even faster while on-the-go. For $79.99 – just a $20 premium on any mobile broadband connection plan – customers will have simple-to-use access to the best possible mobile broadband connection: 3G or 4G.

Unfortunately the Sprint 3G/4G USB Modem U300 is not Mac Friendly, only support XP , Vista and Windows 7.

Technical Specifications :

Standard:

• IEEE 802.16e Cor2 D3(Wave II) +
• EVDO or HSDPA

Frequency:

• WiMAX 2.5 – 2.7GHz (2.3/3/5GHz, TBD)
• EVDO Rev A 850/1900MHz
• HSDPA 2.1GHz

Data Throughput:

• WiMAX – DL: 28Mbps, UL: 5Mbps
• EVDO Rev-A – DL: 3.1Mbps, UL: 1.8Mbps
• HSDPA – DL: 7.Mbps, UL: 384Kbps

MIMO, Beemforming : Supported
H-ARQ:Supported

UICC Interface:Supported
Max Output Power: 23 dBm

Max Power Consumption: 2500mW
Interface:USB 2.Size:92.5mm x 33.5mm x 12mm
Form Factor:USB Dongle (DBDM)
Operating Voltage:5V DC

You can see Sprint 3G/4G U300 USB modem on this video.

Press Release Via SlashGear , 4Ginfo

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