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
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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).
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