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FREE Booster Antenna w/ Sprint 598U + EVDO Service

For a limited time, receive a FREE Booster Antenna ($57.95 value) when you purchase a Sprint 598U with 2-year service from 3Gstore.com!

With a new 2-year Sprint Mobile Broadband contract, the 598U is just $29.99 from 3Gstore, plus you'll also receive a $50 mail-in rebate from Sprint - meaning you MAKE $20! If you place your order for the Sprint 598U with 2-year contract with 3Gstore through October 10, 2009, we'll also send you a FREE Booster Antenna for the 598U - a $57.95 value!

Sierra 598U w/ GPS for VERIZON now available from 3Gstore

You may have heard of the Sierra Wireless USB 598 EVDO device for Sprint's network, but now it is available for use on the Verizon Wireless network from 3Gstore.com!

What makes the USB 598 (598U) for Verizon from 3Gstore so special?

• The USB 598 is the first & only EVDO device available for Verizon that supports GPS
• It is the first EVDO device that supports SMS text messaging on Mac computers
• First 3G Device to have native Windows 7 support
• Full Mac OS X Support (Leopard, Snow Leopard)
  
• 3Gstore.com support included
• Compatible with CradlePoint Routers (including GPS Tracking support within the router admin)
  

The USB 598 for Verizon is available from 3Gstore for $229.99 with NO contract, making it a great device for existing customers to upgrade to. If you need to sign up for service as well, activation credits are available - contact 3Gstore for more information.

Click to read our full review of the
Sierra Wireless USB 598 for Verizon

Discuss the 598U for Verizon on the EVDO Forums

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard: Sprint/Verizon EVDO compatibility

For over four years now, 3Gstore.com/EVDOinfo.com has been the home of the Mac+EVDO Experts and in that time we've been helping our brethren in the Mac community to get the most out of their mobile broadband.

Our latest article takes an in-depth look at what Sprint and Verizon Wireless EVDO devices are supported by Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) built-in WWAN support.

Any Mac user interested in EVDO from Sprint or Verizon Wireless should read up on what works and what doesn't. Check it out at:

Verizon Wireless global UMW190 EVDO/HSPA Modem

Yet another 'Global' solution: Verizon Wireless UMW190 USB Modem

Global USB Modem Dual-Band CDMA/Tri-Band UMTS/HSPA and Quad-Band GSM Modem Delivers Fast Global Wireless Internet Connectivity

The new Verizon Wireless UMW190 offers high-speed Internet connectivity around the world through a combination of Dual-Band CDMA Revision A (Rev. A), Tri-Band UMTS/HSPA and Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE capabilities. Paired with Verizon Wireless’ easy-to-use VZAccess Manager software, the UMW190 offers simple “plug and play” installation and configuration.

Color/design: Stylish and compact black design with sliding cover

Key features:

* Dual-Band CDMA Rev. A; Tri-Band (850/1900/2100 MHz UMTS/HSPA) and Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (900/1800, 850/1900)
* Pre-installed SIM card
* Convenient USB connection
* Compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Vista
* VZAccess Manager software
* Visual status indicator
* Built-in text messaging, an added communication option
* USB modem extension cable

3Gstore.com already has high gain UMW190 Booster antennas

Related Links:

• Buy a UMW190 Booster antenna
• Discuss the UMW190 on EVDOforums.com

Cradlepoint CTR350 Router Now Just $99.99 at 3Gstore.com

Sharing your mobile broadband is now more affordable than ever! 3Gstore, your source for all things mobile broadband, is now selling the Cradlepoint CTR350 for just $99.99 (No Rebates, No Card Activation Required).

With the CTR350, you can easily share your mobile broadband connection (EVDO / HSDAP / 3G USB Data Card from Verizon, Sprint or AT&T) with multiple computers and WiFi-enabled devices. Simply attach your USB aircard or supported tethered phone/PDA and you can provide wireless internet access to your laptops, iPod Touch, gaming consoles, and more. It also features an ethernet port so that you can connect a device that doesn't have WiFi capabilities, such as a desktop computer, printer, or DVR.

The CTR350 is compatible with MANY mobile broadband devices and tether-capable phones - you can even attach your Novatel MiFi 2200 to it to extend the MiFi's wireless range and provide access to ethernet devices. You can view the full list of compatible devices here.

Click here to order the Cradlepoint CTR350 for $99.99!

If you are ordering your 3G Data Card with Service at the same time, purchase a CTR350 for only $64.99, plus get a $25 Mail-in Rebate - net cost is just $39.99 when you purchase with a card and 2 year contract at the same time!

With your purchase of the CTR350 from 3Gstore.com, you also get:

• Expert Toll Free Tech Support (866-3GSTORE).
  
• Free Tech Support via Email
• 3Gstore.com Support CD (included free)

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Related links:

• Purchase the CTR350 from 3Gstore for $99.99
• Read the full review of the CTR350
• View the list of compatible devices
• Compare the CTR350 to other 3G routers

CradlePoint Firmware 2.4.2 for CTR350/PHS300 Adds Support for MiFi 2200

The MiFi 2200 continues to be the hottest thing in mobile broadband, but it has serious limitations that have made it unattractive to some 'hard-core' users who need more versatility out of a router in a home or office setting. The MiFi's limited WiFi range, restrictions to five wireless clients, and lack of ethernet connections are all very annoying.

With the introduction of Firmware 2.4.2, many of the MiFi's shortcomings can now be overcome by tethering the MiFi to a CTR350 or PHS300

While attached to either Cradlepoint router:

• more than five WiFi clients can be connected at greater distance to/from the router;
• ethernet connections can be established (CTR350 only); and
• the MiFi's internal battery is being charged.

Tethering the MiFi to either the CTR350 or PHS300 improves WiFi range as much as three times over that of the MiFi alone. (for even more range, firmware 1.6 allows tethering to the MBR1000 for as much as TEN times more WiFi range than the MiFi's built in radio allows for.)

With the release of 2.4.2 firmware, all Cradlepoint routers support all of the same devices. Of course, this will only last until the next official firmware release that adds support for newer devices.

Read more about Firmware 2.4.2 in the official release notes.
Buy a Cradlepoint from the Mobile BroadBand Experts @ 3GStore.com
Join the EVDOforums.com discussion on Firmware 2.4.2

Cradlepoint releases Firmware 1.6 to support MiFi 2200

CradlePoint has released Firmware Version 1.6 that provides both the MBR1000 and the CTR500 with official support for both the Verizon and Sprint versions of the popular MIFI 2200.

The MiFi is the hottest thing in mobile broadband but its short 30ft WiFi range, maximum of five wireless clients, and complete lack of ethernet connections are serious limitiations that have made it unattractive to some 'hard-core' users who need more versatility out of a router in a home or office setting.

With the introduction of Firmware 1.6, many of the MiFi's shortcomings can now be overcome by tethering the MiFi to a CTR500 or MBR1000!

While attached to either Cradlepoint router:

• more than five WiFi clients can be connected at greater distance to/from the router;
• ethernet connections can be established;
• load balancing with other cellular devices and/or WAN connections are possible; and
• the MiFi's internal battery is being charged.

Tethering the MiFi to a CTR500 improves WiFi range as much as three times over that of the MiFi alone, and tethering to the MBR1000 allows for even more WiFi range to and from the router -- as much as TEN times more WiFi range than the MiFi's built in radio allows for.

In our opinion, the combination of the highly portable MiFi "on the road" and the superior range and versatility of the MBR1000 at home or office, will make the MBR1000 the "hottest MiFi accessory".

Own a MiFi and want to improve upon its usefulness? Get a Cradlepoint 3G router from the mobile broadband experts at http://3gstore.com

Have you been putting off your MiFi purchase because of limitations we mention above? Get a GREAT deal on a MiFi bundled with an MBR1000.

Related Links

• Cradlepoint Firmware 1.6 Release Notes (PDF)
• Read full CradlePoint CTR500 Review
• Read full CradlePoint MBR1000 Review
• Purchase a CTR500 Securely from 3Gstore.com
• Purchase a MBR1000 Securely from 3Gstore.com
• Discussion about Firmware 1.6 Release - EVDOforums.com

MP2250 Powers Portable Routers for 6 hours

3Gstore.com now sells a smaller and less expensive external battery pack that still provides six hours of runtime to the portable Cradlepoint routers like the CTR350, CTR500, and PHS300


Related links:

• buy the Tekkeon TekCharge MP2250 for $89.95
  
• buy a 3G router from the 3G experts at 3GStore.com
  
• discuss the Tekkeon MP2250 on EVDOforums.com

Battle! MiFi versus PHS300

Our customers have been asking us to compare the uber-popular MiFi 2200 to the OG portable hotspot: the Cradlepoint PHS300 ... and we've finally found time to compile our thoughts.

We don't pick either as champion because we've found that there are reasons one can be better suited to an application over the other.

Check out the complete article at:

Sprint MiFi 2200 Hands On Review Posted

Even though the Verizon MiFi is only two weeks old, the Sprint MiFi has improved features beyond just enabling the GPS feature Verizon chooses to always turn off.

Read more about the differences we've discovered between the two versions of MiFi in our