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(More customer reviews)I've had this data card for nearly a year now and used it all around the country. The connection has been incredibly unreliable. Some times webpages and emails load fine but most of the time the connection is so slow it's unusable. Many times I end up paying for an internet connection just to get access to email. In fact, the reliability is so bad I spent 10 minutes trying to get a good enough connection to write this review. In many instances the signal strength shows to be excellent but the card will not connect to any website or download any email. In other instances the connection manager suddenly terminates the connection and tells me no wireless device is present even though I can clearly see it is still plugged in and the indicator light shows I'm connected. When it does finally connect, the connection is typically more like a dial up connection rather than a low end DSL connection. The last speed test I did showed my connection at .06 MB/s with a latency of anywhere between 347ms to 1818ms...the at&t network status was reporting 34ms of latency at the time on their internal network. In another instance the latency was so bad the server eventually gave up testing. Support from AT&T has been dismal in getting this problem fixed. I've spent as long as an hour and a half on the phone with tech support and got no real resolution.
Bottom line for me would be to find another solution. Maybe the problem is with the AT&T network rather than the data card itself. There's no real good way to tell and AT&T has no interest in admitting fault. Until the issues get resolved though...I would stay away from this card.
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AT&T USBConnect Velocity Broadband USB Modem (AT&T)The AT&T USBConnect Velocity provides laptop connectivity on the nation's fastest 3G network with added storage portability and GPS functionality to keep you more productive while on the go. Enjoy usage in more than 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots in the U.S. with a qualifying DataConnect rate plan and a Wi-Fi enabled laptop. And pack lighter by using the microSD slot to store, back up, and transfer files with up to 32 GB of additional storage (microSD sold separately).
This USB modem runs on AT&T's 3G High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) wireless network, which has upload speeds between 500 Kbps and 1.2 Mbps and enhanced download speeds ranging between 700 Kbps and 1.7 Mbps. The faster download speeds provide an optimal wireless Internet-browsing experience, and the faster upload speeds will enhance users' ability to send large files, such as e-mail with attachments, photos or business documents. AT&T is the first U.S. carrier to deploy enhanced upload speeds through High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) in its HSPA network. HSPA is the latest generation of mobile broadband technology based upon the global standard for wireless--GSM.
Key Features
Nation's fastest Mobile Broadband network
Free Wi-Fi access using one of the over 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide
Travel the world and stay connected globally to information and entertainment with data roaming in more than 185 countries. Compatible with AT&T U.S. and international 3G networks (850/1900/2100 MHz; UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA). International DataConnect plan required for foreign access.
Smart, retractable design reliably protects the USB port from damage when you're on the go.
Multicolor LED status indicators
GPS tracking capabilities via Xora GPS Locator and TeleNav Track LITE. Save time by obtaining relevant results when used with GPS enabled Web sites.
Preloaded with AT&T Communication Manager (ACM) 9.0
Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, and 2000; Mac OS X (versions 10.4, 10.5, 10.6)
Memory expansion slot for microSD cards (compatible with optional cards up to 32 GB in size)
Dimensions: 3.1 x 1.112 x 0.64 inches
What's in the Box
AT&T USBConnect Velocity modem, USB extension cable and clip, quick start guide
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