AT&T is serving a “4G” USB modem in the form of the USBConnect Force 4G, available July 17 and totally free with a contract. The USBConnect Force 4G is actually an HSPA+ device, so expect to get speeds in the neighborhood of 3-4Mbps down and 1.5Mbps up on the AT&T network.
For those of you road warriors who could benefit from this device, here’s what you need to know:
- Customers can purchase the USBConnect Force 4G* at no cost with a two-year agreement starting July 17 at AT&T
- Customers who prefer a pre-paid DataConnect Pass can choose the USBConnect Force 4G for $89.99 and can choose data plan options via a built-in activation process.
- Expandable memory slot supports microSD cards up to 32 GB.
- Unlimited Wi-Fi access to more than 24,000 AT&T Hot Spots, with a qualifying domestic data plan.
- Data roaming services (email and Web browsing) available in more than 200 countries.
- HSPA/HSPA+ (850/1900/2100 MHz)
- EDGE/GPRS (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
- 3.43” L x 1.16” W x 0.64”D; 1.13 ounces
- LED status indicators
- Integrated microSD card slot (up to 32 GB)
- Windows® XP SP3, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 compatible
- Mac® OS X v10.5 or later
The data plans available for prepaid users are as follows:
- Day: $15 for 100MB
- Week: $30 for 300MB
- Month: $50 for 1GB
For those who decide to purchase the USBConnect Force 4G with a contract, you can have 5GB of data for $50 a month.
For more details on the device, see the link below.
[Via: AT&T]