ReadyBroadband Cards | 2011 Prepaid Mobile Broadband Review

Like last year, ReadyBroadband doesn’t list specifically which USB broadband cards will be available. Rather, they depict 3 available cards on their website available for approximately $50:
- Novatel Ovation U727 (Review)
- Novatel Ovation MC760 (Review)
- Sierra Compass 597 (Review)
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ReadyBroadband Card
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Full Review
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Novatel Ovation U727
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Sierra Wireless Compass 597
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Novatel Ovation U760 USB Broadband Card
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Video Review
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Form Factor
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3G USB Broadband Card
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3G USB Broadband Card
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3G USB Broadband Card
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External Antenna Jack
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Max Download Speed Potential
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3.1 Mbps
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3.1 Mbps
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3.1 Mbps
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OS Compatibility
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2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 7; Mac OS X; Linux
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2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 7; Mac OS X; Linux
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2000 / XP / Vista / Windows 7; Mac OS X; Linux
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Network Support
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3G (EVDO Rev. A)
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3G (EVDO Rev. A)
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3G (EVDO Rev. A)
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GPS
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Extra Storage
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microSD
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microSD
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microSD (up to 16 GB)
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Support Info
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Price
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$50
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$50
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$50
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The device you get will depend on whether you pick it out in a store (such as Walgreens) or what’s available when you order online.
Before picking up a ReadyBroadband device, see how they stack up against the competition in the 2011 Prepaid Mobile Broadband Comparison.
Also part of this 2011 review:
ReadyBroadband Review
ReadyBroadband 3G Plans
ReadyBroadband 3G Speed & Coverage
ReadyBroadband Cards