Sprint Nextel 595U - Manual (Page 12)

4 Section 1A: Introducing the Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem
Your Sprint Mobile 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:
ⅷ Easily activate your account (One Touch Activation)
ⅷ
Connect to the Internet, VPNs, and corporate networks
ⅷ
Send and receive large email messages
ⅷ Use Sprint Location Services (Windows® only)
ⅷ Conduct Internet-based videoconferencing
ⅷ Access streaming real-time media
ⅷ Play games online
Your Sprint Mobile 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.)