3G Mobile Broadband Launched by NetZero, Pulls from Sprint

A need for data connection is on the go is an ever growing desire by many. Whether it be for a Chromebook, a tablet or even a Galaxy Zoom, connection is important. While many pay the added fees per month to do so through their current device and carrier, others only need it on a short term or monthly basis. NetZero is stepping into the game to offer a monthly no-contract mobile broadband device that can help keep you connected in a pinch.

NetZero offers a USB stick for $49.95 and a mobile hotspot device for $99.95. It piggy backs over Sprint‘s 3G network to deliver data to your devices when you need it. As for plans, you have quite a few options. There is a FREE plan that is good for one year and gives you 200 MBs worth of data. Step it up to $9.95 for 500 MBs, $19.95 for 1Gb, $34.95 for 2GBs and $49.95 for 4GBs. The good news is you are disconnected from the connection if you hit the limit you buy. The bad news, it only is 3G, for now. 4G is scheduled for around the 3rd quarter of this year.

Since it does pull of Sprint for the coverage, you might want to check and see if where you are living or going to be traveling has decent Sprint coverage before you think about buying anything.

Source: CNET