Although there have been inklings in the past that Sprint was working on a USB EV-DO modem with Novatel Wireless, recent FCC approval documents have confirmed its existence and given us a first glimpse at what the modem actually looks like. In comparison to
its peers, the U720 is visually appealing, although the single shot of the device doesn't provide a very good idea of its size thanks to the USB port being out of sight. Not that the style of the modem matters: we know people (read: MacBook owners) that would kill to see a USB EV-DO modem come to the States -- it's probably a good thing that the FCC approved the device then, eh?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Chris R @ Oct 2nd 2006 11:15AM
I told you guys about this weeks ago.... Took ya long enough. Also, our channel partner says it'll only be $50. Pretty cheap.
EVDO INFO @ Nov 30th 2006 1:35AM
Even though the novatel U720 has not officially been announced by Sprint yet... we have them for sale, RIGHT NOW!
Novatel U720 Now Shipping
We also know that the device is compatible with Intel-Macs!
Novatel Ovation U720 Mac Compatible
Order yours now, at Booster-Antenna.com (they are going fast!)
EVDO INFO @ Nov 30th 2006 1:38AM
Even though the novatel U720 has not officially been announced by Sprint yet... we have them for sale, RIGHT NOW!
http://www.evdoinfo.com/The_News/Latest_News/Novatel_Ovation_U720_Now_Shipping_20061129856/
We also know that the device is compatible with Intel-Macs!
http://www.evdoinfo.com/The_News/Latest_News/Novatel_Ovation_U720_Mac_Compatible_20061129855/
Order yours now, at http://booster-antenna.com/sprint/
(they are going fast!)
James Kelley @ Dec 8th 2006 9:40AM
I can send you a U720 now, just email me at james.r.kelley @ sprint.com, I can ship them now and give the best discounts.
aaron @ Jan 5th 2007 1:56PM
Is there software that can be used together with the sprint novatel u720 for its GPS feature. I need auto GPS that will work on a laptop with the u720.
robin reed @ Dec 9th 2007 12:29PM
I purchased the Sprint Novatel Wireless Ovation U727. It works fabulous - installs easily, etc., - on XP. But I need it on Mac OS using Leopard - which they assured me worked. It doesn't! I'm unable to get the Sprint Mobile Broadband Manager to load to Mac OS Leopard. Only Sprint Drivers Utility Install appears on desktop and nothing else loads to desktop. Therefore, I have no icon on desktop for the device.
Can anyone offer any help? I've spent 3 hours at Sprint Tech Support and talked to 6 "tech support" folks with no solution.
Many thanks for any kind souls out there you have suggestions!