Remember Verizon’s BOGO program? Well then you’ll be more than happy to know the promotion is back. And the whole deal has just gotten better. It’s not BOGO anymore but BOGA! That means you can buy a BlackBerry from Verizon and get anything else for free. You can choose from netbooks and mobile devices so you should definitely check it out.

The new promo applies to any BlackBerry you can think of that’s available from Verizon. Once you buy one you’ll be able to choose another BlackBerry, a netbook, a PC card, USM modem or a MiFi. The promotion will run through October 10 so you have plenty of time to decide what combination to chose.

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If you’re looking to connect your computer to the internet while on the go but don’t want to pay the ridiculous prices some providers are charging you should check out Virgin Mobile’s offering. Included above is a leaked picture of Virgin Mobile’s forthcoming broadband USB modem that were found on one of Best Buy’s image servers.

Of course, there are no official announcements to go along with the above leaked shots but thanks to The Boy Genius Report we know that the device will cost you $150 couple with either a prepaid or postpaid package.

No word on when you’ll be able to pick this up or how the coverage will be but as always we’ll keep you posted.

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T-Mobile has just launched a new toy for its new 3G network. The webConnect Laptop USB stick is here and you can get yours soon. The stick will offer you both 3G and EDGE surfing speeds and it can be purchased for $49.99 with a 2-year contract or $99.99 with a 1-year contract. And yes, should you want to get a month-to-month deal, that’s available for $249.99. The 5GB limit is still in place and the stick will also let you connect to b/g WiFi hotspots and it will hold 8GB of important stuff for you.

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Tags: laptop, Mobile News, Portable Devices, T-Mobile, T-Mobile, USB modem, USB stick, webConnect, WiFi

T-Mobile has a young 3G network in the USA, that’s why it just about now that the company is getting ready to launch its first 3G USB modem ever. That’s the webConnect USB Laptop Stick which will arrive on March 25th. It will cost $59.99 per month for 3G, EDGE and HotSpot connectivity and it will have a 5GB data traffic limit. The USB modem will be available only to T-Mobile customers. But since T-Mobile’s 3G network is way too limited you might not want to buy it just yet, especially if you’re traveling a lot.

via Engadget Mobile

Tags: 3G, broadband, internet, Mobile News, T-Mobile, T-Mobile, USB modem

It doesn’t seem that mobile companies are going to take a break even with the Christmas dangerously approaching. The carrier has announced it’s first dual-mode 3G/4G USB wireless broadband modem today and it will start selling it this Sunday.

Look for the Sprint 3G/4G USB Modem U300 if you happen to lie under the 4G Clearwire umbrella. You should expect download speeds from 2 Mbps to 4 Mbps where 4G is available. If 3G is available then you will get speeds from 600 Kbps to 1.4 Mbps.

The new dongle doesn’t come as cheap as you would expect it. It costs $149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and with a two-year subscription to a data service. If you’re thinking about getting one of them new laptops with built-in WiMAX cards then think again! Such laptops will only pick up 4G signals whereas the USB modem will get you 3G or 4G connectivity. Looking at the mighty dollar, you’ll have to know that getting a Sprint new data plan will cost $79.99 per month while getting a Clearwire plan will cover the 4G connectivity for $45 while a Sprint 3G plan will cost you another $59.99 per month. You do the math!

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Tags: 3G, 4G, Clearwire, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Sprint, Sprint, USB modem

The Huawei D100 router is a WiFi rooter with a twist. It’s way different than your average rooter. Instead of plugging your landline broadband connection into it, you will insert a 3G USB dongle into the top USB slot. After that the D100 shares the 3G broadband with any device no matter where you might be. Well don’t get that far from the router either!

It’s the best solution if you travel a lot. Just take the 3G modem3 with you! Another good news is that it works with both PC and Mac so you won’t have any problems setting it up/ Unfortunately it seems to be compatible only with Huawei USB modems.

You can buy it for $140, for the moment but only in the UK! I guess it’s worth the trip if you didn’t have to opt in for a 3 mobile broadband plan too!

via gadgetreview

Tags: 3G modem, huawei, Mobile News, Portable Devices, USB modem, Wireless Router

The Toshiba G450 is exactly what I would buy today. It’s an all in one device. It works as a modem, phone, MP3 player and USB memory stick. Plug it into your computer and enjoy the element you were looking for.

Toshiba had me at modem and phone. That’s what I need for my mobility. The stick is also good and the MP3 player could also be very useful. It has a battery which will get you extra life when you most need it. The battery gets juice every time you connect it to your computer. You need a SIM card from your favorite carrier to make this stick work. The G450 is bigger than your regular stick. It has a screen and two rotary keypads. You can make calls and sens SMS messages.

The stick offers only 160MB of storage space so you won’t get that many songs on this MP3 player. The price you ask? Only £140 in the UK but I say it’s worth it.

via Toshiba

Tags: 3G, memory stick, Mobile News, MP3 Player, Other Brands, Phone, Toshiba, USB modem

Interested in broadband mobile internet? Well if in the UK for a longer period of time then you might be interested in the cheapest broadband internet offer available so far in the UK.

Starting with Monday November 3, Virgin Media will launch that cheapest mobile broadband package I was talking about. That means Virgin Media broadband customers can pick up the new 1GB USB modem for just £5 per month. The price is available for the XL and L cable broadband packages or for the ADSL “Bundle 1″.
Other plans are also available. The M cable broadband or the ADSL “Bundle 2″ customers will get broadband for £10 per month and the Virgin Media 1GB USB modem will have a one-off cost of £25.

The bundled packages are going to be available for a 12 month contract and it will include the 1GB data allowance, as you might have already guessed. Interested?

Tags: broadband, Laptops, Mobile News, UK, USB modem, Virgin Media

AT&T launched a new USBConnect dongle today which is said to be the world’s smallest device of that kind. Named Quicksilver, this dongle is the latest LaptopConnect device and it will fully work with the 3G HSPA network. The Quicksilver is compatible with both Mac and PC computers. As long as you get it with a LaptopConnect plan of $60 or more the device comes free of charge. What do you think about it? Care more about the design of this USB modem, or you don’t really care about it at all?

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Getting some internet on the go in Canada is easier than ever. Fido has added a new USB modem which will fit perfectly with your PC or Mac. The HSPA capable Novatel Ovation MC950D is the new USB modem model. It will give you up to 7.2Mbps download speeds and 2.1Mbps upload speeds.

This USB modem knows tri-band HSPA and quad-band EDGE so it will offer a connection almost anywhere a Fido signal is available. And since it has all the drivers and manuals for supported OS on the stick

Pricing is rumored to be around $49 but there’s no word on availability yet. Better check with Rogers too.

Tags: fido, HSPA, Mobile News, Portable Devices, Rogers, USB modem

Why do I need an USB Modem? Well I like to backup my current ISP. It happens to go down exactly when I need it the most. And since I don’t always feel like going to the first WiFi cafe in town, I simply go online from my USB Wireless modem. And let’s not mention traveling. That’s when a good laptop battery and a fast 3G USB Modem come in handy.

If I were in the UK, I’d probably end up getting the Sierra Wireless Compass 885 USB Modem which is coming from O2. You will get fast 3G download speeds at 7.2Mbps while upload will go up to 2Mbps. You have the TRU-Install automatic software installation kit and, unlike other USB modems you will get a memory card slot. Carry important data and the Internet connection on the same device.
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Tags: Mobile News, O2, Other Brands, Sierra Wireless, USB modem, wireless

At the CTIA Wireless, Sprint and Sierra Wireless presented the country’s smallest USB modem–Sierra Wireless Compass 597. As small as a packet of gum, the modem serves as connection to the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network. Using the USB modem on your system entails automatic installation of the Sprint SmartView software. The connection to Sprint Mobile Broadband Network is also only a click away. The system is most compatible with EV-DO Rev. A technology, although it can also be used with EV-DO Rev. 0 and 1XRTT. Internet access aside, the diminutive modem also has GPS functionalities, an expandable micro SD card slot, and an integrate antenna. The Sierra Wireless Compass 597 will be available this April for $49.99 after a $50 rebate and a two year contract with Sprint.

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Tags: Laptops, Mobile News, Sprint, Sprint, USB modem