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.

Included in this Guide:

• Testing Status
• Drive Device
• Plans
• Thoughts & Analysis (Member Only)
• Background Info (Member Only)
• Purchase

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Review & Testing Status

We do not intend to review the Sprint Drive.

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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 / Sprint@<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

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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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Purchasing Options

Direct from Sprint