Novatel Wireless' USB720 wireless modem with USB interface

Feb 2, 2007 11:27 GMT  ·  By

Verizon Wireless and Novatel Wireless announced the availability of the USB720, the first CDMA 1x EV-DO Revision A USB wireless modem from Verizon Wireless. The USB720 modem can be connected to all the latest notebooks, desktops and handhelds via an industry standard USB interface.

The USB720 measures 89.5 x 38 x 17.6mm and weighs 45g. The modem is fully compatible with the Verizon's enhanced and existing wireless broadband networks and the company's NationalAccess network (based on CDMA 1xRTT technology). The modem has an advanced dual band diversity antenna system design with an integrated flip antenna, which maximizes performance and strengthens network signal reception. The USB720 works with the Enterprise edition of VZAccess Manager software and supports Windows (2000, XP, and Vista) and Mac OS X.

In conjunction with the introduction of the USB720, Verizon Wireless announced enhancements to its network to provide BroadbandAccess customers with the increased speeds of Revision A technology in portions of Illinois, Florida, Massachusetts, Utah and Virginia. Customers in Verizon Wireless' enhanced wireless broadband coverage areas will typically experience average download speeds of 450-800 kbps and average upload speeds of 300-400 kbps.

Customers in Revision A enhanced coverage areas who purchase the new USB720 and who are current subscribers to BroadbandAccess will benefit from the new improved speeds immediately, without any additional charges. Customers with a Verizon Wireless voice plan of $39.99 or higher may sign up for unlimited BroadbandAccess with the new Revision A speeds for an additional $59.99 monthly access. For customers without a voice plan, BroadbandAccess is available for $79.99 monthly access.

The USB720 can be purchased for $149.99 with a new two-year customer agreement or for $199.99 with a new one-year customer agreement. The USB720 is available immediately through Verizon Wireless' business sales channels and online at Verizon's site.