Comments on: Sprint Launches Franklin U300 EVDO/WiMax Modem in Baltimore

By: Tyler

Tyler — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:33:54 +0000

They have to make it dual mode to still have coverage until the WiMax network is built out. They learned their lesson the first time when they first came to market with a voice network without analog. This is similar. They didn’t have any analog out of the gates and their coverage sucked while they were still building their system. Not until they did a deal with Verizon to use their towers did that improve. This is a smart move by Sprint….for a change.

By: Don Louie

Don Louie — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:53:34 +0000

I want to see what’s to it too but am at a loss as to why it cost more than the current data cards.

By: JJ

JJ — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:23:51 +0000

I dont know what you guys are talking about? Its actually good when a company is moving in diff directions as long as the movement is forward. Also what bugs are you talking about? Dont just make stuff up.Get the facts first. This dual modem is a great idea to give people a chance to taste the future technology that is being developed. Come on people, until you try it out yourself and can speak based on facts then dont talk.

By: Don Louie

Don Louie — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:19:31 +0000

I don’t agree with that assessment, they were pushing forward with Wi Max since the begining of ‘07. The 1 direction that does seem to be getting lost is ptt, guess that’s 2 since it concerns IDEN and qchat

By: JB

JB — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:32:39 +0000

Sprint is headed in 100 different directions. They have always pushed new products out before their competitors (a positive), yet they never work the bugs out on their current products (a glaring negative). They need to stick with one thing and develop an identity and market their products toward a mainstream consumer base instead of “techies,” waiting on 4G to become a reality.

By: Tyler

Tyler — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:14:12 +0000

Carlos,

I don’t think the ‘no voice calls permitted’ clause has anything to do with VoiP. VoiP is a data call. I think they are referring to some other aircards that do permit voice calls when you plugged in an earpiece and paid a per minute charge.

By: Mustang46L

Mustang46L — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:06:43 +0000

Carlos – No, it is a 1 year agreement which is a compromise between the normal EV-DO cards with a 2 year and the WiMax with no contract.

By: Carlos

Carlos — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:06:04 +0000

Also it’s interesting how you won’t know the 5GB cap won’t apply to 4G unless you read the fine print and they were sly enough to sneak in a “no voice calls permitted” clause in the terms and conditions to discourage VOIP.

By: Carlos

Carlos — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:03:53 +0000

“for $199.99 after new 1 year agreement before an additional $50 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $149.99.” That should really say after 2 year agreement NOT 1 year agreement.

By: Humberto Saabedra

Humberto Saabedra — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:49:50 +0000

The included software wil change status indicators depending on coverage area, though a WiMax lock takes a total of 25 seconds if a recent TheStreet review is to be believed