Since last year, Cricket has 1 new broadband card, dropped 2 old cards and added a mobile hotspot to their 3G device line.
Cricket 3G Broadband Cards
The EC1705 returns for another year proving itself as a reliable basic broadband card with absolutely no bells and whistles.
It stands in stark contrast to the A605, the successor to last year’s A600 with a microSD slot plus swivel port and slick updated design.
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Cricket 3G USB Broadband Card |
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Full Review |
A605 |
EC1705 |
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Video Review |
N/A
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N/A |
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Form Factor |
USB Broadband Card |
USB Broadband Card |
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External Antenna Jack |
N/A |
N/A |
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Download Speed Potential |
3.1 Mbps (3G) |
3.1 Mbps (3G) |
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OS Compatibility |
Windows 7, XP, Vista, or MAC OS X 10.4 or higher. |
Windows 7, XP, Vista, or MAC OS X 10.4 or higher. |
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Network Support |
1xRTT, EVDO Rev. 0, EVDO Rev. A |
1xRTT, EVDO Rev. 0, EVDO Rev. A |
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GPS |
No |
No |
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Extra Storage |
N/A |
microSD (up to 4 GB) |
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Support Info |
Yes |
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Price |
Cricket Mobile Hotspots
The Cricket Crosswave WiFi Hotspot is Cricket’s first 3G mobile hotspot.
With a microSD slot supporting up to 32 GB, it’s an excellent contender to other 3G mobile hotspots on the market.
| Cricket Mobile Hotspots |  |
| Full Review | Cricket Crosswave WiFi Hotspot |
| Video Review | N/A |
| Form Factor | 3G Mobile Hotspot |
| External Antenna Jack | No |
| Download Speed Potential |
3.1 Mbps |
| OS Compatibility | Anything that works via WiFi (computers, phones, game consoles, etc) |
| Network Compatibility | 1xRTT, EVDO Rev. 0, EVDO Rev. A |
| WiFi Connections | Multiple Devices |
| Extra Storage | Yes (microSD up to 32 GB) |
| Price | $150 |
Which Device Should You Get?
If you’re in the market for a broadband card, the device of choice is the A605. With a microSD slot supporting up to 4 GB of extra memory, it can act as a flash drive.
In addition to that, it’s got a swivel USB port which is extremely handy for pointing the device upwards for better reception plus keeping it out of the way of potential damage.
If you’re in the market for a mobile hotspot, then the only choice is the Cricket Crosswave WiFi Hotspot.
Need I say more?
Get the A605 Here
Get the Cricket Crosswave WiFi Hotspot Here
Also, see how they stack up against the competition in the 2011 Prepaid Mobile Broadband Comparison.
Also part of this 2011 review:
Cricket 3G Review
Cricket 3G Plans
Cricket 3G Speed
Cricket 3G Coverage
Cricket 3G Broadband Cards & Mobile Hotspots
