
Again, Verizon isn't really all about the surprises today, with an
inconspicuous Rev A launch, and now the release of this USB720 Rev A modem from Novatel more or less
right on target, but there ain't nothing wrong with that. Sure, they're playing catch-up to Sprint on this front as well, but everybody's gotta start somewhere, and Verizon has picked tomorrow to start handing out these USB modem dongles. And by "handing out" we of course mean charging $150 to people who sign up for a new two-year customer agreement, and $200 to the one-year types. Plus you'll need to pick up an unlimited data plan for all those gigabytes you'll be pulling, which will run you $60 a month on top of an existing $40 voice plan, or $80 a month all by its lonesome. Not cheap by a long shot, but just think of all those neat things Verizon wants you to do with that bandwidth, like
blaze through torrents,
make p2p Skype calls,
share your connection with friends and email your mom! The modem will be available immediately on line and in B2B channels, to be followed by a retail launch on the 20th.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
alex @ Feb 1st 2007 4:34PM
Though Verizon launched their Rev-A network, the cities they've officially listed aren't the only places they have Rev-A turned on at. There are quite a few major markets they aren't announcing yet, for whatever reason. See for yourself by checking out a cool new google mashup at http://www.EVDOmaps.com
alex @ Mar 18th 2007 11:31PM
Some dedicated Verizon customers who use laptops with an ExpressCard slot, relucatantly bought the USB720 because they could not wait for a Rev-A ExpressCard from Verizon.
If you were one of the ones who stuck it out instead, WAIT NO LONGER!
the Rev-A V740 ExpressCard is now shipping! ... get the V740 ExpressCard for $70 less than verizon stores, and get the best possible customer support by EVDO Experts, by checking out this site: http://www.evdoinfo.com/content/view/1919/64/