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Technical Details

  • Connect your laptop to AT&T's 3G network with this ultra-compact USB modem
  • Tri-band 3G connectivity provides access to AT&T network as well as global 3G connectivity (international plan required)
  • When 3G network not available, seamlessly connects to GPRS/EDGE network
  • Four-position click mechanism for swiveling cap design--no protective cap to lose
  • Plug-and-play operability with automatic installation of AT&T Communication Manager software; Mac OS- and Windows-compatible
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 1.3 x 0.5 inches ; 2.4 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B001HX36HI
  • Item model number: USB Quicksilver
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #35,107 in Cell Phones & Service (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Service)
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Keep your laptop connected to the Internet wherever you roam with the AT&T USBConnect Quicksilver 3G modem, one of the smallest USB modems available and offering support for tri-band 3G connectivity--perfect for global roaming (additional charges applicable). The Quicksilver's four-click swivel mechanism is designed to work across different USB port layouts and to protect the USB connector when not in use, and there's no protective cap to lose.

The AT&T USBConnect Quicksilver is the first USB mobile broadband device to use the Icera Livanto chipset, providing the latest features in one of the world's smallest HSPA USB devices that weighs just 1.2 ounces. Based on the global standard for wireless--GSM--the Quicksilver provides access to not only the nation's fastest 3G network but also to international data roaming in more than 150 countries, with 3G available in more than 60 of those countries.

It seamlessly works between AT&T's 3G BroadbandConnect and EDGE networks, and it offers USB plug-and-play operability with automatic installation of AT&T Communication Manager software. It also features a multicolor LED status indicator built-in swivel.

AT&T Service
This AT&T USB 3G modem requires an AT&T DataConnect plan. It can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The AT&T 3G network uses the dual-band UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900 MHz network, and this USB modem is also compatible with 2100 MHz 3G networks (found in international territories). The AT&T 3G network provides download speeds ranging from 700 Kbps to 1.7 Mbps, and upload speeds ranging from 500 Kbps to 1.2 Mbps. This makes it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services, and it gives you the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services.

In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data download speeds between 70-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 2.6 x 1.0 x 0.7 inches
  • Weight: 1.2 ounces
  • Technology: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA
  • Frequency: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (GSM/GPRS/EDGE); 850/1900/2100 MHz (UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA)
  • Data Transmission: Edge/GPRS Class 12 (typically 70-135 Kbps download / 60-80 Kbps uplink); HSPA typically 700 Kbps-1.7 Mbps download / 500 Kbps-1.2 Mbps uplink
  • Operation System: Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, 2000 (Plug-and-play); Apple Mac OS X version 10.4 or later (support through download from AT&T web site)
  • Antenna: Internal Antenna
  • Power consumption: 5.0V
  • USB 2.0 connectivity
  • Multicolor LED status indicator built into swivel
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 3G connectivity works fine on my Apple Macbook Air, November 8, 2008
By Mr. Gadget (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: AT&T Quicksilver USB Connect Card (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)
Just got a new Apple Macbook Air version 2, and wanted to be really really flexible when traveling, so I added this new USB 3G card to the mix. The card is only a few weeks old at this time, and so the Mac drivers have to be downloaded directly from the manufacturer's website, as AT&T only includes the Windows drivers in the package. I can understand in the rush to get the card out they probably focused on the more widely used windows drivers, and I had no problem downloading the latest mac driver and instruction sheet from the manufacturer's website.

I did run into 2 stumbling blocks. First this thing is bigger in real life than the picture would make it seem. I thought it would be more like my small USB memory cards in size, and so when I saw it for the 1st time at the AT&T store I was a little surprised how big it is. In fact it's too bulky to fit into my Macbook Air's USB Port - there is just not enough clearance, so I had to buy a USB extension cable, which actually kind of worked out ok because I can put it nearer the window and away from the computer for better 3G reception.

The other stumbling block was a misleading direction in the otherwise very clear installation manual to leave the "APN" field blank on the Mac software. I wasn't able to connect even though everything looked good to me and the AT&T tech on the phone until he asked what the APN was set to. Turns out for AT&T, they use "isp.cingular" in all lower case with no user-name or password as the APN for all the data connect cards. Once I set that up I was working fine, with very decent 3G speeds.

So it seems to work fine so far after a few days of use now, and I finally have that go anywhere laptop experience I was always wishing for.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Drops connections all the time, March 24, 2009
By James Hogan (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AT&T Quicksilver USB Connect Card (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)
This thing drops connections a LOT. I ride the train, and usually I'm lucky if it will stay connected for five minutes. It drops connections if I'm walking around the house or even sitting in one place, too, though not as often.

These are situations where my cellphone coverage is perfectly solid. This device's coverage is consistently much worse.

I returned it and got a replacement -- same issues with the second one.

The software sucks, too. It is constantly failing to recognize the card. You have to plug in the card and start up the software in the right order and at the right time for them to recognize each other. I think there is some sort of tribal rain dance you need to do too, I'm not sure, because it seems like a coin toss whether mine will even talk to each other without my retrying it a couple of times.

Mac setup is a pain. You have to dig around online to find the software and call tech support to find out how to configure it (the instructions that come with are incomplete).

And, of course, there's the 5GB per month limit, but that's not even really an issue for me, as I have enough trouble staying connected where I never hit it.

Bleh.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I love my USB Modem, December 3, 2008
This review is from: AT&T Quicksilver USB Connect Card (AT&T) (Wireless Phone)
I got the Quicksilver from my favorite AT&T store and I really love it. It is the best way to stay connected where ever you are. I use it with my tiny laptop DELL Latitude D430 and it makes it a very compact bundle to carry on everywhere. Installation was fast and easy. It does not require any CD as the firmware is already in the stick. It even works on my wife's laptop !
Connection is smooth here in Austin and music or Apps download time is equivalent to my connection at home. I found the design very nice. And I like to fold it and put it back in my pocket when done. That's amazing how this new stick is really better than the previous generation (connecting almost every where in 3G, no connection dropped, SMALLLER). The stick itself is free after a $100 mail-in rebate with a 2 year subscription and the amount of data is unlimited!!
A really good device, I hope you will enjoy it as I do.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars I hate error 635
I got the card and got Error 635: Unknown error on the first few attempts. I went ahead and installed the latest version of AT&T's connection manager, and problem solved. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tommy Irizarry

3.0 out of 5 stars Problems initially,but works OK
The AT&T drivers would not work consistently. I downloaded the Option (mfg) drivers and it connects almost every time the first time. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jim Culver

2.0 out of 5 stars Obscure failures
Just a note, trying to use the Quicksilver device from an Acer Aspire One running Windows XP SP3 (the Acer's only a few months old, I think it came with XP for performance... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sailor Des

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed in the Device
I found the AT&T Quicksilver device to drop my connections often. I have also experienced an Error 635 when connecting. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Thomas J. Simmons

5.0 out of 5 stars Very easy to use, fast connection, small form factor
I picked one of these up to use with my Windows XP netbook (Eee PC 900HA). Installation was a breeze as no CD-Rom was required to get up and running. Read more
Published 19 months ago by AreYouKidding?

3.0 out of 5 stars Works fine on Mac but web site and docs are misleading
First of all, a big thanks to Mr. Gadget's review, which is what told me you need to set the APN field to "isp.cingular" to get this thing to work. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Ned Freed

5.0 out of 5 stars Works with 10.3.9 , 10.4.11 , 10.5.x including 10.5.5
the AT&T Quicksilver USB Connect Card works well with Panther, Tiger and Leopard versions. On Mac Book and Powerbook. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Joris Vandenborre

5.0 out of 5 stars Johnstrass' comment not true -- he didn't look at ATT's website
The comment about no Mac support is not true. Att's website has link to the needed download driver for Mac. Read more
Published 20 months ago by chicago user

1.0 out of 5 stars does not work with mac
Thought I could give up my DSL and use this. however, despite the sales pitch, this does NOT work with mac ( I am running 10.5.5 on all of my computers). Read more
Published 21 months ago by johnstrass

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