USB modem - buying help/advice/suggestion required

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CA50

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Guys,
In need of a USB modem supporting 2G/3G and unlocked one so suggest me one. Low on budget so need a VFM modem.

Please provide link to online shopping sites as well, as i will buy online.

@mods, i hope this is the correct section, if not please move it to the appropriate section.

TIA
 
^ whats the price of those modems.
Also do these modems get hot after using for a long period of time, and how much warranty do they comes with??

any reviews form the TE members, anyone using usb modem please throw some light on this topic.
 
1.The huawei UMG1831 costs around 2.8-3k.

2.i have one and it gets very hot during extended use but dont worry nothing happens to modem even after running it 24x7 for many months.

3.They come with 6 months or 1 year sellers warranty.
 
I too use UMG1831 (21Mbps), as mentioned by RS4 it gets quite hot after sometime, but haven't seen any bad side affect of it.
 
^ isn't that modem launched in india? Some ebay seller claims so, and why there is a variation of warranty period :S
 
CA50 said:
^ isn't that modem launched in india? Some ebay seller claims so, and why there is a variation of warranty period :S
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All the USB 3G modems sold on ebay,TE etc dont have any manufacturers warranty as they are imported from china and you get only a seller warranty which varies from seller to seller.
 
If you want warranty go check Huawei E173 from a reliance digital store, make sure to see whether they have added any new modems for sale
 
Do we really get these 7.2 mbps and 21 mbps speeds via current 3G networks? Even if I get 3.6 mbps I'll be more than happy.

I have one question. If my 3G network gives me, say 2mbps speed typically ,then would it make any difference whether I have 3.6/7.2/21 mbps modem? - no rt?
 
arvnd said:
Do we really get these 7.2 mbps and 21 mbps speeds via current 3G networks? Even if I get 3.6 mbps I'll be more than happy.

I have one question. If my 3G network gives me, say 2mbps speed typically ,then would it make any difference whether I have 3.6/7.2/21 mbps modem? - no rt?
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Depends on your network and location, i always get 6-6.5Mbps with BSNL and 7-8Mbps with Docomo, people with reliance 3G are getting above 10Mbps.
 
But this is mentioned in their ebay page

This easy-to-use wireless modem is the latest in a line of solid, high-performing USB modems that provides faster-than-3G data transfer speeds. The webConnect Rocketâ„¢ HSPA+ Laptop Stick provides fast, easy mobile broadband Internet access for your laptop by automatically finding the best network connection (HSPA+, 3G, HotSpot / Wi-Fi, or EDGE). It is ideal for mobile business users who need consistent wireless access to corporate networks, and others who are mobile and need high-speed connecti
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Wi-Fiâ„¢ Connection Management: Intelligently and seamlessly manage your laptop's high-speed Wi-Fi connections
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^^This modem comes with a stupid software known as T-mobile connection manager which manages your existing wifi connections,it doesnt contain a wifi radio.
 
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