In 2010, AT&T is spending more than any other wireless carrier to upgrade their 3G wireless network to HSPA+ and current cell sites. They’ve recently upgraded their network in 120 cell sites in the Northeast. They’ve increased their voice and data services in Waterford and Niantic, New Haven and West Haven, Connecticut, Jones Beach and in the Hampton in New York. They’ve also updated networks along the New Jersey shore, from Point Pleasant Beach and Long Beach Island and from Atlantic City to Cape May. Bethany and Rehoboth in Delaware and Ocean City, Maryland received an upgrade to their AT&T coverage.

They’re upgrading throughout the country because their data traffic has increased more that 5,000 percent in only three years. This is mostly due to the increase in smart phones, one in particular, the Apple iPhone. They’ve released the 4G iPhone recently and AT&T needs to upgrade in preparation of more data being consumed.

There are many different ways to connect to AT&T’s 3G network. Novatel Wireless offers some of the best options, including the Novatel Wireless MiFi Mobile Intelligent hotspot It takes the activated SIM card from AT&T, plugs into the MiFi 2372 and you can share the 3G connection with up to five friends. It’s a wireless cloud of about 30 feet, providing you and your friends with an internet connection.

Bring the internet to the beach with the MiFi 2372. AT&T works on certain frequencies, so the other unlocked MiFi 2352 will also work on AT&T’s wireless network. You can use the MiFi to connect your new iPhone, iPad and iPod touch along with your laptop and notebook computer.

This summer, bring your office to the beach using the unlocked MiFi 2372. Unlocked means you can use a SIM card from any wireless carrier and plug it into the MiFi. You’ll instantly get an internet connection on that carrier’s 3G network.  Don’t be disconnected while you’re soaking up the rays this summer, get a MiFi 2372 for AT&T.

Quantum-Wireless.com has a complete selection of MiFi devices, including the MiFi 2372, MiFi 2372 and CDMA versions of the devices.

Dear Router Ryan,

Do I need to have a contract with AT&T and have a SIM card to be able to use the Novatel 2372?

Yes, you need an AT&T SIM activated SIM card to use it with the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2372. It works by taking the activated SIM card and placing it in the unlocked MiFi device. It works great as a mobile internet solution. Take it with you when you travel and you’ll have an internet connection.

Quantum-Wireless.com has a complete selection of MiFi devices, along with extra battery for the MiFi 2372. We also have a MiFi car charger for long trips where you’ll always need an internet connection. Users can connect up to five WiFi enabled devices.

-Router Ryan

AT&T’s coverage area has been the subject of much ridicule from competitors. What are AT&T users to do when looking for a signal while traveling?

The Wilson Sleek is a portable device that that is a nice small unit with a cradle, charger and antenna. The Wilson Electronics Sleek works for iPhones and AT&T users. The iPhone includes a signal strength tester so you can see where there are weak spots in the network. The Wilson Sleek provides an improved signal anywhere on the road. It’s perfect for road warriors that use an AT&T iPhone while traveling.

Users will never lose a signal again with the Wilson Sleek mobile cell signal booster. Quantum-Wireless.com has a complete selection of Wilson Electronics products along with the Wilson Sleek. It’s the perfect companion for iPhone owners that spend time on the road.

AT&T is now offering two MiFi devices from Cradlepoint. They’re routers that connect to AT&T’s network using SIM cards and other wired connections.

The PHS 300 Personal WiFi Hotspot maintains more than one data connection for up to 16 WiFi enabled devices. The PHS 300 supports WEP and WPA/WPA2 firewall encryption along with support for NAT and SPI. The connection is an ethernet based connection, meaning that it’s a good device for businesses that need more than one internet connection.

The other MiFi device for AT&T is the CTR350. It’s a Mobile Broadband Travel Router that supports 16 devices and the same security features as the PHS 300. The main difference between the two is that the CTR 350 provides a more mobile internet experience. It has a fail over mechanism that connects to AT&T’s HSDPA network in case the ethernet data connection stops working.

Quantum-Wireless.com has a complete selection of 3G/4G routers from Cradlepoint and other top brands.

I was wondering about the Novatel Mifi 2372- will it work on AT&T’s 3G network?

Absolutely, the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2372 works with AT&T’s 3G network. It works with all carriers in the U.S. and other North American countries except Verizon. The MiFi 2372 works perfectly for AT&T 3G data network. Quantum-Wireless.com has an unlocked MiFi 2372, along with the MiFi 2200 for Verizon and the MiFi 2352, which works with frequencies in Europe.

-Router Ryan

Dear Router Ryan,

Can you tell me if the MiFi is quad band and will support domestic and international data access?
And which carrier does it use?  What is the carrier for the MiFi – Verizon or AT&T?

Answer:

The MiFi from Novatel Wireless is quad band and supports both domestic and international data access. It uses all the major carriers but works differently with Verizon than it does with other carriers. Quantum-Wireless.com offers both the unlocked version that works with most major carriers like AT&T as well as the Verizon version.

-Router Ryan

Dear Router Ryan,

Does the Option 452 3G modem have any carrier branding? And is it unlocked?

Samir,

The Option 452 does not have any carrier branding. You can use any of the top carriers, like Sprint, Verizon Wireless and AT&T. The device is unlocked. Quantum-Wireless.com has a variety of USB/Air Card modems along with other 3G/4G routers perfect for any of your router needs.

-Router Ryan

Option Wireless will ship AT&T’s first mobile broadband USB modem. The AT&T USBConnect Velocity offers mobile users GPS, microSD storage space and mobile access to AT&T’s 3G network.

“The AT&T USBConnect Velocity offers both consumer and business users an amazing mobility tool. The Velocity is easy to use, has a nice design, uses the best wireless speeds available and is a lightweight,” said Jan Callewaert, CEO at Option Wireless. “The built-in GPS functionality comes at a time when more and more websites look at location based technologies to improve their services. Mobile users continuously look for more value when checking out new mobile device. This USB-modem in combination with AT&T’s data plans is great value for money. It is always a pleasure to work with AT&T on such great product designs. “

The GPS feature lets users connect to Microsoft Streets & Trips, along with Google Earth, to see where the device is located. Option offers a free software application, the Option GPS Control Panel.

The USB modem allows users to connect to AT&T’s 3G network in over 320 major U.S. cities and enables a connection to over 20,000 WiFi hotspots.

Simply plug in, set up on the online tutorial and you’re good to go. It comes with all the software for Microsoft operating systems and Mac operating systems, no compact disc necessary.

Dear Booster Bob,

Hi.  My son has a new 3G iPhone with service provided by AT&T.  He lives in the Seattle, WA area.

He just moved to the second floor of an apartment building.  The building is well-built with thick “double walls” and I have the feeling that signal strength is getting blocked.  He says his phone service is “flaky” in that he has some bars in the apartment and can sometimes make a call but the call almost always drops. Sometimes his phone won’t even ring. He has no problem with the phone outside the building, or anywhere else for that matter.

I’ve been researching boosters for two days now and am struggling to wade through the tech-babble.  I have two questions:
(1) Do you have a booster you would recommend for him?
(2) Given that he is not going to be able to get this antenna to the top of the building, will you expect the booster to work adequately?

Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated!

Hi Arthur

I don’t have a ton of experience with buildings not open to the outside, but I do have a wonderful source for you to save some money and gain some insight. I am going to send you to a reseller who actually installed one of our units in their high rise. They should definitely be able to help you.

The Wilson In-Building Dual-Band Wireless kit is perfect for your son. Installation is simple and it will amplifies the signal up to 10X the normal signal. It’s perfect for people looking to improve their cell signal in a high-rise building.

Contact Quantum-Wireless.com for more info on this product. Ask for Kathy, Robert or Michael.

You can place the order online or call 1-877-259-4629

- Booster Bob

Question:

Dear Booster Bob,

Does the Wi-Ex YX 510 amplify AT&T 3G signal or EDGE?

Answer:

It is technology independent and amplifies both.

Question:

What is your return policy if we install the Wi-Ex 510 but find that it doesn’t meet our needs or work as well as we had hoped?

Answer:

Check out Quantum-Wireless.com - on the top of the page you will see that a 30 day money back is guaranteed in the event that you aren’t satisfied. I endorse Quantum so they can back you up with this. Call 1-877-259-4629 for more information about the Wi-Ex 510 and we will get it to work.

Booster Bob