4 Section 1A: Introducing the SprintMobile Broadband USB Modem
Your SprintMobile Broadband USB Modem
The Sierra Wireless AirCard®595U USB modem is a dual-band wireless USB
modem. It enhances the functionality of your mobile or desktop computing
devices by adding wireless data.
This USB modem allows you to do the following (subject to feature availability),
without using a landline network or phone:
䢇Easily activate your account (One Touch Activation)
䢇Connect to the Internet, VPNs, and corporate networks
䢇Send and receive large email messages
䢇Use Sprint Location Services (Windows® only)
䢇Conduct Internet-based videoconferencing
䢇Access streaming real-time media
䢇Play games online
Your SprintMobile Broadband USB modem fits into a USB slot (available on most
notebook and desktop computers).
CDMA Networks
The USB modem operates over a type of wireless network called CDMA (Code
Division Multiple Access).
To use the USB modem, you need an account that gives you access to the CDMA
network. Some features described in this manual may not be available with your
account. For details of the services and accounts available, contact Sprint
(page 13).
There are CDMA networks that operate in the frequency bands supported by the
USB modem throughout North America. However, each service provider operates
a network that covers a limited geographical area within the overall CDMA
coverage area.
The fee for service may be higher when you are roaming (connecting to a network
other than Sprint).
Sprint has “roaming” agreements with other service providers, so that you can get
service outside of the coverage area of the network. (There may be additional
charges for roaming service.)