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NEW ORLEANS–Sprint has gone to great length to explain to its investors and the press how it’s consolidating its various network technologies into one. Its latest 4G hot spot is a perfect example of the concept in practice.
The 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot, made by Sierra Wireless, will support three of Sprint’s data networks: 4G LTE, 4G WiMax, and 3G.
Sprint’s latest hot spot toggles LTE, WiMax (photos)
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I got my first glimpse of the Tri-Fi Hotspot a few months back at CES, and despite all the jokes I cracked about a data three-way, it isn’t a very sexy device if you’re not looking head-on.
In fact, it looks like an anvil from the side. However, as with previous versions of Sierra’s hot spots for Sprint, there’s a microSD slot that enables file sharing, and its use as a digital media server. It also has a 3600mAh battery.
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The hot spot will cost $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and with a two-year service agreement. Monthly data plans start at $34.99 for 3GB, and ratchet up to $49.99 for 6GB, and $79.99 for 12GB.
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