Assuming the latest chatter is accurate, then it looks like T-Mobile will be launching their HSPA+ Mobile Hotspot modem on April 13th. The modem will be your standard hotspot offering and feature goodies such as the ability to share the connection with up to five devices as well as having a microSD card slot. Also more »

It looks like Huawei has recently introduced their latest mobile hotspot modem. The model is the E583C and its sporting a rather sophisticated black and silver exterior. In addition from the looks though, the Huawei E583C is also touting a 1 inch color OLED display, 3.5G HSPA connectivity, a microSD card slot and a USB more »

Sure, the thought of testing your skills at hacking a modem to get free internet access is kind of interesting, but trying to get some cash out of it is something I wouldn’t have done. While Matthew Delorey’s entrepreneurial intentions are worth commending, the legality of his actions are to be questioned. Having hacked Comcast more »

Verizon, Verizon, Verizon — it seems they are determined to get some attention lately. We have seen the endless, but exciting Droid coverage, then earlier today we saw the BlackBerry Curve 8530 get announced. Now, it looks like Verizon is getting into the pre-paid data game. Which personally I have to say it a wonderful more »

Futureproofing your gear is always a smart idea. Why pick up a 3G USB modem when you can get a combination 3G and 4G WiMAX modem instead?

Beceem Communications and Franklin Wireless has put together “the world’s first dual-mode 3G CDMA/4G WiMAX USB Modem, the Franklin U300.” After years of false starts, WiMAX is finally taking off. The modem can support 10 Mbps down and 2 Mbps up over WiMAX. Over EVDO, it can handle 3.1 Mbps down and 1.8 Mbps up. The modem is compatible with Windows 2000 and higher.

With the number of home-based entertainment and productivity applications that are running over home networks growing by leaps and bounds, some Wireless-G routers just can’t handle users’ demands.

Netgear saw this problem, and as a result, developed a new Wireless-N technology, which they feel is leaps and bounds above anything out there now. The “Green” crowd will also appreciate Netgear’s new products since they are eco-friendly.

Sprint and Sierra wireless have announces the countries smallest USB broadband modem – the Compass 597. The modem measure only 1.2 x 2.4 x 0.4-inches and weighs a mere 0.7-ounces, but don’t be misled by its size, because this tiny little device is packed with features. First, as a US modem, the Compas 597 offers an average 600kbps-1.4mbps down and 350-500kbps up. The Compass 597 also has a GPS feature through Sprint’s Location Service which is available to Sprint broadband subscribers. Sierra Wireless and Sprint also threw in an integrated microSD card slot for memory storage expansion, which has support for up to 32GB cards.

Rogers has just announced the addition of two new high speed data modems, the Novatel X950D and the MC950D. Both modems are tri-band HSPA and Quad-Band EDGE/GPRS and according to Novatel are made to offer “maximum performance and durability.” The X950D is an ExpressCard modem and the MC950D is a USB modem. While Rogers has more »