AT&T have announced a new USB cellular modem, the USBConnect Mercury.  The smallest modem to date in the company's HSPA range, AT&T are claiming the Mercury can achieve download speeds of up to 1.7Mbps and upload speeds of up to 1.2Mbps on their network. Installation is straightforward, with the USBConnect Mercury having both the AT&T Communication Manager (for PCs) and Sierra's ... continued »

Sierra Wireless today announced their latest USB EV-DO Rev.A modem, the Compass 597, which distinguishes itself from rivals by virtue of both an in-built GPS receiver and the facility to connect an external antenna for areas of poor reception.  A microSD slot is also present for adding memory and using the stick as a portable storage device. continued »