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As Sprint continues to launch EV-DO Revision A service in markets across the country, it is also expanding its Revision A-capable device portfolio. In early December, Sprint will make its first mobile broadband USB modem available - the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem by Novatel Wireless Ovation U720. This device plugs into the USB port of any compatible laptop and will allow customers to connect to the Sprint Power Vision Network and wirelessly access audio, video and data applications. The Novatel Wireless sells for a suggested retail price of $249.99 or is available for as low as $49.99 with a two-year subscriber agreement and mail-in-rebate.

The Novatel Wireless U720 joins three previously announced EV-DO Revision A-compatible connection cards: the Pantech PX-500, Sierra Wireless Aircard 595 and the Novatel Wireless S720. Designed for operation with compatible laptops with Type II PCMCIA slots and the Linksys Wireless G-Router for Mobile Broadband, these three devices are currently available through the Mobile Broadband Network.

The Novatel Wireless U720 will be available through the Mobile Broadband Network in December 2006. Although Sprint does not officially support Wireless Broadband access for Macintosh users, we believe we'll be able to successfully install the U720 on iBooks, PowerBook 12's, MacBook's, and other Macintosh computers with USB ports.

The U720 will also bring relief to Windows PC owners whose laptop does not include PCMCIA Type 2 card slots, but ExpressCard slots. These users will be able to enjoy the speeds and mobility of Sprint's 3G EVDO network. Among the computer models that do not include Type 2 Card slots are...

* Dell Inspiron E1705
* Dell Inspiron 9400
* Dell Inspiron 630m
* Dell Inspiron B120
* Dell Inspiron B130
* Dell Inspiron 1300
* Sony VAIO
* Toshiba Tecra
* Toshiba Qosmio
* Toshiba Satellite

Owners of these models can order the U720 from the Mobile Broadband Network in December. Owners of Tablet PCs, Desktop computers, or other computing devices that include a USB port will most likely be able to join the Mobile Broadband Network as well.

If you would like to be notified when the Novatel U720 becomes available, contact us and request to be included on the USB Mailing List.