Sierra Wireless AT&T Lightning USB Aircard Modem Review | Linksys ...

This modem is much better than the one I used to use. I switched from a T Mobile usb modem to this brand new Sierra Wireless one. It comes unlocked, even though it says it is not in the product description. (At lease mine was unlocked). I use it when I travel abroad, and it works perfectly. The only downside I have noticed is that it eats battery life. I have a netbook that is supposed to get around 8-10 hours of battery life, which it does. However, when this is plugged into it, I only get around 4-5 hours of battery life. Otherwise, I think it is great. It comes with the ATT Communication manager on the device itself, and auto-installs when you plug it in. It also has a Micro SD Card reader, I do not use it, but some people find it helpful. It saves a USB port so you can use it as a USB Memory stick and a USB Modem at the same time. As of now, I have not had any problems with at all. I do not expect to have any. AT&T USBConnect Lightning is the latest addition to the diverse AT&T mobile broadband modems lineup.Produced by Sierra Wireless, it is also known as Sierra Wireless USB305, and is the first HSPA/HSUPA modem capable of lightning 7.2Mpbs downloads and 5.76 Mbps uploads (theoretical limits, real data rates tend to be slower) where the network supports it.The Lightning is quite small and attractive black glossy stick at 3.1"x1.4"x0.5" and weighting only 1.6 oz. With swivel "ultra-flexible" USB hinge, which impressively rotates over 2 axes, it should fit quite nicely in tight spaces and with closely located USB ports. It could be used in multiple orientations, allowing to optimize orientation to the best signal strength.USBConnect Lightning for AT&T is the latest slick HSPA USB stick with ulraflexible sviwel connector, capable of lightning speeds - 7.2Mbps download and 2Mbps upload, and integrated microSD slot for SDHC cards up to 32GbIf you do not have a current contract you will have to acquire contract with AT&T Wireless. This card is Guaranteed to work with AT&T Wireless. It will work with other GSM carriers but it need to be unlock, we do not provide the unlock code.

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