The Sprint Drive is a "Connected Car" device that plugs into a vehicle's OBD-II diagnostic port, automatically creating a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 8 devices when the ignition is turned on.

The Drive enables telematics for emergency assistance, fleet management, theft, tracking and more. This device plugs into the onboard diagnostic port (OBD-II) of 1996 and newer model year vehicles.

Telematics features are included with plans for this device.

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Drive Device

Hardware Specifications

Model Number: Drive
# of Connected Devices: 8 via WiFi
Control Panel and Default Password:
Device can only be controlled through a paired smartphone app
Default SSID/Password: Sprint Drive / [email protected]<last 4 digits of IMEI>
USB Tethering Support: None - on usable in a vehicle OBD-II port
Supported Networks and Bands:
LTE Bands: 2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26
LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: No
MIMO Support: Unknown
LTE Performance Category: Unknown
Cellular Antenna Ports: None
Other Ports: None
Wi-Fi Technology / Frequencies: 2.4GHz 802.11n
Claimed Battery Life: N/A - unit does not have a battery
Can Be Powered Without a Battery: N/A
Dimensions: Unknown
SIM Card Type: Integrated
Retail Price: $120

Drive Cellular Plans

We keep info on the plans available on Sprint's Connected Car Device(s) in our Gear Center Entry for Sprint Postpaid Plans.

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