FS: Networking Sierra 598U EVDO Modem - Unlocked & Configured with BSNL EVDO

varkey · Dec 9, 2012

Sierra 598U EVDO Modem - Unlocked & Configured (BSNL EVDO)

Product Name: Sprint Sierra 598U EVDO Modem
Expected Price: Rs 1250 shipped
Shipping charges : Free
Manufacturer page URL: http://www.sierrawireless.com/productsandservices/AirCard/USBModems/aircard_usb598.aspx

Description if any:

I have a Sierra 598U EVDO Modem, SPC has been reset to 000000 and I have tested it with BSNL EVDO and it works perfectly fine. The modem's cosmetic condition is not so good but I can assure you that it works fine and I have personally tested it as well.

I have already configured my EVDO connection onto it for testing. I will configure the modem for the buyer and make sure its working with BSNL EVDO (the buyer will have to provide the necessary details ie the number, ESN etc)

Feel free to ask any questions.

Reason for Sale: Got 1-2 extra
Product condition: 6/ 10 | Used, has visible signs of usage (check pics)
Purchase Date: November, 2012
Remaining Warranty period: Personal 10 day testing warranty
Warranty available in: N/A
Invoice Available: No

Shipping from: Bangalore
Shipping to: All over India
Preferred courier: Speedpost, DTDC
Payment options: NEFT, Bank Transfer

More pics available here -- Sierra 598U - Imgur

jdn · Dec 9, 2012

The hyperlink you provided is to seagate.

varkey · Dec 9, 2012

jdn said:
The hyperlink you provided is to seagate.

Thanks, fixed it!

kuduku · Dec 9, 2012

Excellent BSNL EVDO modem , no comparision to ZTE and Prithvi crap .

Imrahn · Dec 9, 2012

I will take it...confirmed.Will talk to ya over phone by evening.RegardsImrahn

varkey · Dec 9, 2012

Imrahn said:
I will take it...confirmed.Will talk to ya over phone by evening.RegardsImrahn

On hold for @Imrahn!

hayabusa_ryu · Dec 9, 2012

One off topic question @varkey, I think you have used both 595U and 598U which u find better?

varkey · Dec 10, 2012

varkey said:
On hold for Imrahn!

Received the payment from @Imrahn

hayabusa_ryu said:
One off topic question varkey, I think you have used both 595U and 598U which u find better?

Well, the speeds are almost the same on both, didn't get time to test it properly though.

Dushie · Dec 10, 2012

This is called a deal closure, good modem, sold at a fast pace. Do let us know how the performance is one you have it configured.

prakashvankina · Dec 19, 2012

Sir,

I am planning to buy a Sierra 598U USB modem to use with my EVDO connection .

It is locked to sprint,Can you please tell me if it can be unlocked to be used with bsnl.

PRAKASH.

Dushie · Dec 23, 2012

prakashvankina said:
Sir,

I am planning to buy a Sierra 598U USB modem to use with my EVDO connection .

It is locked to sprint,Can you please tell me if it can be unlocked to be used with bsnl.

PRAKASH.

Yes it can,
please visit and read the http://www.techenclave.com/wireless-internet/evdo-users-need-some-info-112713/

for more details.

mahesh_bharti · Dec 24, 2012

I want to buy used either 598 or 595if any member want to sell kindly let us knowmahesh

prakashvankina · Jan 1, 2013

Dear Vivek,

I am having the Sierra 598U modem with me.I have no clue on how to make it work with my BSNL Evdo R-UIM.

The modem doesn't have a sim card slot .Please help me .

PRAKASH.