AT&T News: AT&T LTE USBConnect Momentum & Hotspot Elevate 8/21

AT&TLTEMOdems.JPGAT&T announced two devices and pricing for its new LTE data service. Data-only customers will get 5GB of data for $50, about the same as what Verizon charges for its LTE data options.  Data overage will cost $10 per gigabyte.

The first two LTE devices will be the USB Connect Momentum 4G modem ($49.99) and the Mobile Hotspot Elevate 4G ($69.99) which are made by Sierra Wireless with an August 21 release date. Prices are after rebate and with a contract.  Both devices will also be able to use AT&T's 4G/HSPA+ network.

AT&T'HSPA+ USB modem, the USBConnect Adrenaline
from LG, will be upgraded to LTE Aug. 26 via a software update.

AT&T has committed to deploying LTE in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, this summer.  some bloggers have noted that the devices are released for the network is ready.