Novatel planning another Rev. A product for Verizon
By Michael Caputo 
posted January 16th 2007 4:59PM
posted January 16th 2007 4:59PM
It looks like The Network has more tricks up their sleeves; too bad one of those wouldn't be launching their hi-speed data network, however beggars can't be choosers. Enter in the latest addition to Verizon's expanding lineup of Rev. A Aircards, the Novatel MCD3000. It supports speeds up to 3.1 mbps through its small flip up antenna, USB 2.0, and is backwards compatible with Rev. 0. The manufacture states that it supports Vista, XP, 2000 and Mac OS X, so the bases are covered from the operating system standpoint. One of our favorite tipsters, HTC Kid, says it's going to be available in the very near future -- so stay tuned for pricing details and launch date!
Has anyone failed to notice that Sprint already has this?
I think they have failed to notice that Sprint exists!
does the Sprint one support all those OS's?
Verizon's Rev A network *is* launched. They just haven't made a big press splash yet. All of Florida's Rev 0 network is now Rev A and has been for a couple weeks.
The Novatel MCD3000 is available from Sprint as their U720, and has sold very well since its introduction last November.
We had one in our MacWorld Booth in SF on Sprint's Rev-A network, and it consistently downloaded at 2000kbps or more!
Our review for the U720 is here:
http://www.evdoinfo.com/Tips/PC_5220/Novatel_Ovation_U720_EVDO_USB_Modem_Review_20061216858/
Verizon definitely has Rev-A deployed in some markets.
The folks who manage http://www.EVDOforums.com and http://www.EVDOinfo.com now bring you:
http://www.EVDOmaps.com
From this site, visitors can see real-world speed tests submitted by EVDO users across the nation... including reports of Verizon's as-yet-unannounced Rev-A networks!
Check it out, and spread the word!
houston gulf coast(houston to around panama and up to jackson) is all rev. a as well. just not made public.