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(More customer reviews)Let me start by testifying as to the fact that this is an unlocked item. With that said, I am not utilizing ATT for my broadband, but rather T-Mobile. You simply place your SIM card in the modem and plug it into your laptop or pc. The software is built in and will load the communication manager and from there you can build your profile.
Here are the settings for T-Mobile SIM:
For network type, select UMTS 3.5
3G Access Point Settings: Manual
APN (Access Point Name): [...]
Nothing for username or password
Connection Method: Always Connected
Dial Number: *99***1#
SIM Pin: leave blank
This information might be helpful if you are installing a router as well. I have a router, but have not yet configured it to be coupled with the ATT branded item.
A word of caution:
A tiny tray will pull out of the modem that you place your SIM in. This is a very delicate piece of plastic and mine already broke when I was pulling the SIM out.
With that said, you may want to have a dedicated SIM installed. Otherwise, the plastic tray will break and it will be very hard to switch the SIM.
My speeds were about the same as my Sprint mobile broadband. Both are running 3G. I do not have 4G in my area and this modem is not compatible with the 4G network.
In addition, once I get my router configured, my modem might speed up a bit like my Sprint does when tethered to a router.
This is not your fastest option for internet access, but it is easy to travel with and good enough to have multiple browser pages up, shopping, and email. I did test the connection by streaming videos on youtube and that did not go so well. The bandwidth just could not keep up and it caused many stops while streaming.
My test occurred around peak usage time, so I may have better luck if I reposition the modem and use it at non-peak times.
I had this broadband modem installed and running a strong 3G signal in five minutes tops. It is that easy.
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