LTE Sprint International Mobile Hotspot Is International Traveler Friendly [GSM/CDMA Compatible]

One of our biggest gripes about Sprint Wireless technology has always been the general lack of accessibility for international travelers and now the company has remedied that gripe with the ZTE Sprint International Mobile Hotspot, the company’s newest hotspot which features CDMA/GSM cross compatibility.

The devices comes equipped with domestic support via EVDO Rev A. while international travelers will be able to use the device with GSM/GRPS/EDGE connectivity along with WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA 3G technologies.

Along with the device Sprint includes an “unlocked SIM” in the box, while an international power adapter is also included for worldwide traveling.

From a technical standpoint the ZTE hotspot includes a built-in display indicator for battery life and connectivity while providing support for up to five devices on CDMA and just one lonely device on GSM networks. The device also offers a range of 130 feet and can provide wireless internet support for up to four hours on a single charge.

Interested buyers can pick up the hotspot for $50 after a $50 mail-in-rebate with a two-year contract.

Just keep in mind that the device does not support WiMax and the cost you’ll pay for international data depends solely on the GSM network you sign up for when traveling.

Are you willing to pay $50 with a two-year contract so you can use other networks while traveling? I have a feeling this device will best be served by a very small portion of Sprint’s customer base.

In the meantime if you need WiMax Sprint offers several hotspots that are CDMA-only friendly such as the Overdrive which you can check out online or at your local Sprint Wireless store.