Verizon Wireless and Pantech announced today that the Pantech UML290 4G USB modem will be available on Sunday, Dec. 5.
The UML290, developed by Personal Communications Devices, LLC,
connects to Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network, the fastest and largest 4G
LTE network in America, providing speeds 10 times faster than the
wireless leader's current 3G network. The ultra-fast 4G LTE download
speeds enable high-speed access to company networks, email servers, and
the Internet while on the go. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE will launch on Dec. 5
in 38 metropolitan areas and over fifty airports.
Key features of the Pantech UML290:
- Data Speeds
- 4G
LTE - customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload
speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage area. - 3G -
customers can expect download speeds of 600 Kbps to 1.4 Mbps and upload
speeds of 500 to 800 Kbps in Mobile Broadband coverage area.
- 4G
- 180 degree rotating USB connector folds away when not in use.
- Supports Window XP 32-bit, Vista 32/64-bit (SP2) and Windows 7 32/64-bit.
- Connects to corporate applications, email, instant messaging and the Internet.
- Efficient, innovative internal antenna design optimizes data transfer rate and sensitivity to network signals.
Pricing and availability:
The UML290 will be $99.99 after a $50
mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a 4G Mobile
Broadband Plan. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a
debit card. Upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere
debit cards are accepted. When you order online, you can get an
Instant Phone Rebate Only Available with Online Purchases.