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Sprint and Sierra Wireless today announced upcoming availability of Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless. As the second generation of the popular Overdrive device, Overdrive Pro allows users to connect up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices simultaneously – including laptops, tablets, eReaders, gaming devices, cameras and even smartphones from other carriers – through a single connection (via Wi-Fi) to a 4G network offering download speeds up to 10 times faster than today’s 3G service.1
Overdrive Pro creates a connection between the Sprint 4G network and virtually all of the hundreds of millions of Wi-Fi-enabled electronics devices owned by or available to customers today. Beginning on March 20, customers will be able to purchase Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot exclusively from Sprint for $49.99 (excluding taxes) after a $50 mail-in-rebate with a two-year service agreement. Customers can purchase the device and sign up for 3G/4G plans at select Sprint retail stores, through business sales, Web (www.sprint.com) and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1).
“There are endless possibilities for how our customers can take advantage of the easy wireless connection to Sprint 4G through this small device,” said Fared Adib, vice president-Product Development, Sprint. “Teams can travel and share access on-the-go, families can be connected in one household with tablets, game consoles and televisions, and shuttle buses can provide Internet access to their customers while en route to a destination. With Overdrive Pro, customers no longer have to look for mobile hotspots because they always have one with them.”
With Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot, the benefits to consumers and businesses are endless:
Stream a favorite TV show or movie from Hulu or Netflix® to your Netbook or tablet while simultaneously surfing the Web in another room
Wirelessly connect an Xbox 360 and game real-time with someone located across the country
Move pictures wirelessly from a camera to a digital picture frame and surf the Web on a laptop while streaming Pandora®
Work remotely anywhere in a 4G coverage area (or virtually anywhere with 3G) and easily connect a laptop, smartphone, tablet or wireless phone through a single connection
Teams that are travelling can share Internet access with each other at hotels, airports and conference centers
Taxis, limos and shuttle buses can provide Internet access for customer use while en route to their destination
Healthcare teams can rely on an easy, reliable, power-up-and-go solution to use in Emergency Response Team (ERT) Go Kits, or while treating patients bedside
Engineering, construction and insurance teams can instantly upload data, pictures of sites, accidents and images remotely
Reporters first on the scene of a breaking story can share access to upload stories and photos while at the scene, without missing a beat.
Extend your mobile broadband experience to any Wi-Fi enabled device and stop searching for wireless hotspots. Compact, portable and easy to carry, Overdrive™ Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless allows users to connect up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices simultaneously – including laptops, tablets, eReaders, music players, gaming devices, and cameras – through a single connection (via Wi-Fi) to a 4G network offering download speeds up to 10 times faster than today’s 3G service.1 Sprint 4G, currently offered in 71 markets in 28 states, provides faster speeds and more capacity to enable user experience for high-bandwidth applications like streaming music, interactive gaming, transferring large data files or downloading videos in seconds. The integrated LCD screen on Overdrive Pro provides all the information you need at your fingertips to monitor your connection. It also supports MicroSD memory cards up to 32 GB for shared storage, and provides shared built-in Wi-Fi GPS capability.
ADVANCED FEATURES:
Seamlessly supports transition between Sprint 3G and 4G networks
Universal Wi-Fi capability: Up to 8 Wi-Fi enabled devices sharing one connection
Compatible with Universal Wi-Fi devices, supports 802.11 b/g/n; works with all Operating Systems
MicroSD slot for shared storage up to 8 connected devices; can support memory cards up to 32GB
LCD view communicates device information such as Internet connection status, number of people sharing and battery life
GPS capable: Built-in Wi-Fi GPS capability (on 3G) allows you to pinpoint and map your location, available to any capable connected device
Easy to use: compact, portable device requires no connector, activation or installation, enabling easy re-deployment
Extended Wi-Fi range up to 150 feet outdoors, 115 feet indoors
4G data speeds (WiMAX) – Peak download speeds of more than 10 Mbps; average download speeds of 3-6 Mbps
3G data speeds (EV-DO Rev. A) – Peak download speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1.8 Mbps; average download speeds of 600 kbps-1.4 Mbps.
Backwards compatible to the EVDO Rev. 0 and 1xRTT Networks
External antenna ports
SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: 2.67 inches (h) x 2.67 inches (w) x 0.71 inch (d)
Weight: 3.37 oz.
Frequency: 1xEVDO Rev. A, Rev. 0 and 1X (850/1900 MHz); WiMAX 2500MHz and GPS MHz
Main Display Size and Type: 1.7” LCD
Main Display Total Pixel Count: 160 x 128 pixels
Connector: Wireless or Micro USB for tethering
Chipset: Beceem BCS350 (WiMax) & Qualcomm MDM6085 (EvDO)
Battery mAh: 1830 mAh with access time up to 4 hours and up to 4 weeks standby time
Overdrive Pro offers several enhancements over its predecessor, Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot, focused on performance and usability, including a 35 percent improvement in power-up and power-down times. Overdrive Pro’s integrated LCD screen, which provides valuable information like signal strength, battery life, and number of devices connected, is 45 percent larger than the previous version for a wider viewing angle, while the device itself is smaller for easier portability. The LCD display has also been made even more informative, with detailed connection and device information available through additional screens that can be accessed by double-pressing the power button.
Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless requires activation on a Sprint 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Plan starting as low as $49.99 per month.2 Device can be used on both the Sprint 3G and 4G networks. This flexibility allows customers to enjoy 4G performance in any of the 71 Sprint 4G markets or to use Sprint’s reliable, nationwide 3G network.
“Overdrive Pro, combined with the power of Sprint’s 4G network, is a valuable tool for both consumers and business users looking for the best way to stay connected on the go,” said Dan Schieler, senior vice president and general manager, Mobile Computing for Sierra Wireless. “It’s remarkably easy to get up and running, and with support for eight Wi-Fi connections and a range of up to 150 feet, it’s equally useful to a remote work team sending reports and presentations back to the office as it is to a varsity team posting highlights from their winning game.”
Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless offers an easy way to keep all of your Wi-Fi-enabled devices connected, even when you’re on the move:
Connects up to up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices
Provides all the information you need to connect and monitor your connection through a simple user interface with integrated LCD screen
Offers up to 150 foot range for Wi-Fi connections, providing flexibility in device placement and freedom of movement for users
Supports 802.11n for wider compatibility with new Wi-Fi devices
Shared microSD storage, GPS support and location-based services available to all connected devices
Integrated security out-of-the-box requires no additional setup and provides peace of mind when working in public areas.
External antenna ports, to be used with the separately sold docking station, coming soon
