Date: 20/03/2011

3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wirelesse exclusively from Sprint

Sprint and Sierra Wireless have announced upcoming availability of Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless. Overdrive Pro is designed to allow users to connect up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices simultaneously - including laptops, tablets, eReaders, gaming devices, cameras and even smartphones from other carriers - through a single connection (via Wi-Fi) to a 4G network offering download speeds up to 10 times faster than today's 3G service.

Overdrive Pro creates a connection between the Sprint 4G network and virtually all of the hundreds of millions of Wi-Fi-enabled electronics devices owned by or available to customers today. Beginning on March 20, customers will be able to purchase Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot exclusively from Sprint for $49.99 (excluding taxes) after a $50 mail-in-rebate with a two-year service agreement.

"There are endless possibilities for how our customers can take advantage of the easy wireless connection to Sprint 4G through this small device," said Fared Adib, vice president-Product Development, Sprint. "Teams can travel and share access on-the-go, families can be connected in one household with tablets, game consoles and televisions, and shuttle buses can provide Internet access to their customers while en route to a destination. With Overdrive Pro, customers no longer have to look for mobile hotspots because they always have one with them."

Overdrive Pro features integrated LCD screen providing information like signal strength, battery life, and number of devices connected with detailed connection and device information available through additional screens that can be accessed by double-pressing the power button.

"Overdrive Pro, combined with the power of Sprint's 4G network, is a valuable tool for both consumers and business users looking for the best way to stay connected on the go," said Dan Schieler, senior vice president and general manager, Mobile Computing for Sierra Wireless. "It's remarkably easy to get up and running, and with support for eight Wi-Fi connections and a range of up to 150 feet, it's equally useful to a remote work team sending reports and presentations back to the office as it is to a varsity team posting highlights from their winning game."