This device or plan has been discontinued or we consider it obsolete. While current owners of this device or plan may continue to find performance to be adequate for the foreseeable tech-future, we do not recommend upgrading to or purchasing it.
The Franklin u772 USB Modem is Sprint's USB cellular modem.
This USB modem is a 'plug and play' solution for those looking for Sprint based cellular internet connections for a single device (i.e. laptop).
Specifications
- # of Devices Supported: 1
- Networks supported:
Sprint LTE Bands: 25 only
3G - CDMA: BC0, BC1, BC10 - LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation:
- LTE Performance Category:
- Wi-Fi connectivity:
- Cellular Antenna Ports: None
- Dimensions: 1.38" x 3.33" x 0.67" / 1.38 oz
- SIM Card Type:
- Retail Price: $180
Review & Testing Status
We are not currently testing this unit.
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Mobile hotspot devices are small, self-contained units that receive a cellular data signal and transform it into an internet connection. They are a cellular modem and router combined. Most can create their own personal Wi-Fi network.
They are typically designed with a specific cellular carrier in mind and require a suitable cellular data plan of their own to operate. You might see them called Jetpacks (Verizon's term for them) or MiFi (Inseego's name for them).
Here's a quick video going over the features of a hotspot, and what makes one better than another:
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