EVDO Mobile Data Plan Carrier Comparisons (CDMA Carriers)

 
Data Protocol Sprint Service Name Alltel Service Name Download Speed* (Forward Link) Upload Speed* (Reverse Link) Modems Mobile Routers
EVDO RevA Mobile BroadbandTM - 600-1400 Kbps
Bursts of 3.8 Mbps
350-500 kbps Sprint:
Sierra AC595;
Novatel Merlin S720;
Pantech PX-500;
Novatel Ovation U720;
Novatel Merlin EX720;

Alltel:
PC5750
 

TopGlobal†† MB8000/6800/6000;

Kyocera KR1;
ZTE BAVO H110;
Linksys 3G Router;
D-Link DIR450;

 
EVDO Rev0 Mobile BroadbandTM Axcess BroadbandTM 500-700 Kbps
Bursts of 2.4 Mbps
60-80 kbps
Bursts of 144 Kbps
Sprint:
Sierra AC580;
Novatel Merlin S620;
UTStarcom PC5740;

Alltel:
UTStarcom PC5750;
Kyocera PC650;
Franklin CDU-550AL;
 
1xRTT Mobile BroadbandTM Axcess MobileLinkTM 60-80 Kbps
Bursts of 144 Kbps
60-80 Kbps
Bursts of 144 Kbps
Kyocera KR1;
TopGlobal MBxxx;
Linksys 3G Router;

 

*Speeds shown are approximate and general. Individual speeds may vary from market-to-market and device-to-device. Contact an RfWeL Wireless Support specialist for what variables could affect your actual speeds or your local carrier for the most accurate info.
Note that NOT all these routers work with all Modems. Most work with PC Card Modems only. The Kyocera KR1 & Linksys routers accept USB Modems.
†† The Top Global routers also support Cingulars HSPDA/UMTS/EDGE and T-Mobile's EDGE not shown on this table.