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Sprint is out with a new mobile broadband product - Sierra Wireless AirCard 402 modem. What’s interesting about this device is that it can work on both PC Card and ExpressCard slots, making sure even the folks with older laptops can use it. Of course, you can always opt for a USB modem, but if you like keeping your USB ports available for other devices (like, let’s say USB rocket launcher), the AirCard 402 is the way to go.

The modem works on two CDMA bands (1900 and 800 MHz) and supports EV-DO Rev. 0 and Rev. A where available. Users should expect typical upload speeds of 350-500 Kbps and download speeds of 600 Kbps - 1.4 Mbps. In theory, when stars align and you have the perfect connection, these numbers go way up to 1.8 Mbps on the uplink and 3.1 Mbps on the downlink side.

Finally, there’s one more trick under the hood of the AirCard 402. It’s the built-in GPS receiver, which should help you get around when travelling.

The Sierra Wireless AirCard 402 is already available and you could grab it for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate, and with a Sprint’s mobile broadband contract…

SMC Networks has today launched a new generation of wireless ( 802.11n-draft 2.0 Wi-Fi ) broadband routers with built-in support for 3G Mobile Broadband services. The Barricade SMCWBR14-3GN comes with a USB port to connect your 3G USB modem, thus acting as a handy backup for your land-line.
Naturally all the usual solutions are there too, including a cable/xDSL broadband modem, auto-failover, wireless N access point (WPA and WPA2 encryption), firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), 4-port Fast Ethernet switch and a user friendly web-based management interface. Expect it to cost between £75 and £100.