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Difference between HUAWEI E3251 and Vodafone K4605 USB Surf stick

Huawei E3251 DC-HSPA+ USB Stick is the new 42mbps USB dongle in 2012 from Huawei, it is the upgraded model from Huawei E372 3G USB Stick. Today we will have a look at this high speed 3G dongle.

 

 

Actually, there is another model Vodafone K4605 USB Surfstick which is also from Huawei E372. Vodafone K4605 is the high speed data card customized by the world’s top operator Vodafone. K4605 is used for European customers. Except for the logo difference, Vodafone K4605 supports higher HSUPA speed up to 11mbps, while the upload speed foe Huawei E372 is 5.76Mbps. The upload speed of K4605 is almost twice faster than E372.

 

 

They both support the 42Mbps download speed with the DC-HSPA+ technology. But Vodafone K4605 could support only the 3G UMTS 900/2100MHz, which is available in Europe. Huawei E372 could support Qual-band for 3G UMTS/WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz, so Huawei could support any WCDMA operators anywhere.

 

 

 

Then here comes Huawei E3251 USB Stick. It’s in completely different system. Huawei E3251 is the new member for Huawei HiLink USB surf stick. As we introduced before, HiLink USB modem is very user-friendly, no extra driver needed, no installation and setup. It’s really plug and play USB dongle. Huawei E3251 could also support up to 42Mbps Data rates, unlike Huawei E372, it has many sub-models, such as E3251s-1, E3251s-2, E325s-6. They are configured to support different bands in many areas or countries.

 

We are glad to find all the three models have external antenna connector. Many customers has the demand for high speed, especially in remote areas, the external antenna is very important. Now all of them are SIM unlocked on www.4gltemall.com , which one will you buy if you need a high speed data card?

 

Top 9 Most Popular 42mbps DC-HSPA+ USB Modem & Surfsticks

As the prospective 4G technology features, if a USB modem or Wireless dongle could support HSPA+ 42mbps download speed, some people call them 4G stick or 4G modems. Since their speed is even double from their predecessor, and user may feel better psychologically when they say they use 4G modems, not 3G surf sticks.

 

Actually, the technology of HSPA+ is just prospective 4G technology. According the authority from Telecommunication Association, LTE and WiMAX are commonly acknowledged as the 4G standard. And LTE and WiMAX network are commonly deployed all over the world. In some countries and areas, the 4th generation is already launched to the public for commercial usage.

 

Even though, HSPA technology is worthy talking about. For most wireless users, the maximum speed of 42mbps (in some place, it says 43.2mbps, more accurately), is enough for 99% applications when surfing. And unlike the high cost from LTE and WiMAX, HSPA+ network could provide budget cost service comparing with its successor networks.

 

To enjoy HSPA+ service, it would be necessary to have a HSPA USB stick or mobile WiFi Hotspot. Below are top 9 most popular 42Mbps HSPA+ surf sticks to recommend:


Huawei E372:

HUAWEI E372 USB Stick is one of the star USB modem from HUAWEI to support DC-HSPA+ technology, and the peak speed is 42Mbps. It has great power to gain wireless signal, when users in rural or countryside with low signal, HUAWEI E372 could support smooth surfing without latency. It has the external antenna to give one more hand to get good signal. E372 supports qual UMTS bands which covers all the operators’ network all over the world.




Vodafone K4605:

Vodafone K4605 USB Surfstick comes from the the factory model HUAWEI E372. Following the classic compact USB design, Vodafone ordered K4605 to upgrade the upload speed to 11Mbps while E372 only supports HSUPA to peak speed 5.76Mbps.



HUAWEI E3251:

Vodafone K4605 USB Surfstick comes from the the factory model HUAWEI E372. Following the classic compact USB design, Vodafone ordered K4605 to upgrade the upload speed to 11Mbps while E372 only supports HSUPA to peak speed 5.76Mbps.



Sierra wireless AirCard 312u:

As the top 3G Aircard of Sierra Wireless, Sierra 312u has a definitely new appearance than its predecessor, such as Sierra 308, 306. To meet the high speed data rate transmission, Sierra 312u has two external antenna connectors; it’s based on DC-HSPA+ technology and somewhat like MIMO technology. The 312u is in big size than usual USB stick, this may need Sierra to re-optimize.


Sierra Wireless AirCard 319u:

Sierra Wirless Aircard 319u is the high end 3G USB surfstick from Sierra Wireless. It supports DC-HSPA+ technology and could reach peak download speed to 42Mbps with Qual-band UMTS 850/900/1900/2100Mhz. It’s somewhat like HUAWEI E372 to work freely all over the world.


ZTE MF680:

ZTE MF680 HSPA+ Stick should be the most special one in the group modems. It’s designed in pink color and called Queen Rose, perhaps ZTE want more lady users for this cute modem. This USB design is like HUAWEI E182E, the USB could be hidden in the modem body when it’s not working.



ZTE MF683:

ZTE MF683 DC-HSPA+ USB modem comes for North America operators such as Roger, T-mobile, it has almost the same technical features as ZTE MF680, but the 3G UMTS bans are not the same. ZTE MF680 is more apt for Europe while ZTE MF683 is best for USA, Canada and Japan 3G networks.



Novatel Ovation MC547:

Novatel Ovation MC547 dual-carrier HSPA+ Mobile Broadband USB Modem is the fastest 3G USB Surfstick made by made by Novatel Wireless supporting HSPA+ technology. Canadian operator Bell Mobilty upgraded its network to HSPA+ and introduces Novatel MC547 42Mbps USB modem to market. It’s already launched into market by provider Bell. It’s also for North America Market.





Novatel Ovation MC545:

As the sister model of Novatel Ovation MC547, Ovation MC545 supports different UMTS bands as MC547 and MC545 is more apt for Europe areas. With the same Dual-carrier technology, they both support HDPA+ 42Mbps downlink speed without limit.

 



Based on the functions of the high data rate, their price is no as cheap as common 3G USB dongles, their price range is around 170USD, more or less. So if you are looking for them for personal use or project applications, you can check www.4gltemall.com and try the unlocked DC-HSPA+ USB dongles.

Vodafone HSPA+ 3G 4G USB Surf Stick

As the world’s top network provider, Vodafone is always leading the new trend in the telecom industry and Vodafone usually let his customer first to enjoy new experience and new technology from the surfing.

 

Vodafone USB Sticks are well known all over the world and since unlocked sticks are not limited to Vodafone network, we could see Vodafone surf sticks are used worldwide. Today, let us see the HSPA+ USB Sticks from Vodafone.

 

Vodafone K4505 3G HSPA+ 21Mbps USB Stick

 

Vodafone K4505 HSPA+ 21Mbps 3G USB Surfstick is one of the hot unlocked HUAWEI 3G Wireless USB modems, which allows users to download at 21Mbps and upload up to 5.76Mbps. What’s more the modem could be upgraded to support 28.8Mbps download speed.

 

 

It includes the ability to roam globally on HSUPA, HSDPA, UMTS and GSM/EDGE networks. You can stay connected wherever your travel schedule takes you. With External antenna, it could work with better signal even when you are in rural area.

 

 

Vodafone K46053G DC-HSPA+ 42Mbps USB Surf stick

 

Vodafone K4605 is the second HSPA+ mobile broadband after K4505, and it’s come from the factory model HUAWEI E372, but seems better than E372. K4605 supports even more, it is twice speeds as HUAWEI K4505, HSPA+ download speeds up to 42Mbps, also the fastest dongle of Vodafone, additional, unlocked K4605 has another features difference from others that’s the bands support, generally supports 900/1900MHz, but this one support whole band.

 

 

Unlocked Vodafone K4605 modem removes the network lock that prevents the modem from working with other mobile network operators. Once unlocked, the Vodafone K4605 modem will work with mobile broadband operators all over the world, Including Vodafone, Telefonica, Movistar, O2, Orange, T-Mobile, AT&T, TIM, Three, Wind, Claro, Rogers, Telstra, Optus, Virgin, Airtel, 3, Cingular and many more GSM and UMTS mobile networks

 

 

Vodafone K50054G 100Mbps LTE USB Surf stick

 

Vodafone K5005 4G LTE 100Mbps USB modem (the original factory model is Huawei E398), is a newest Triple-Mode LTE Modem from Huawei devices. It’s fully unlocked and ready to use with all global services. Since Vodafone K5005 is for Vodafone 4G LTE network, it supports maximum 100Mbps download speed and 50Mbps upload speed.

 

Telecom also sells the device as well, and it’s called Speed Stick LTE. The difference of them is just the logo. Vodafone K5005 is the upgraded version of Vodafone K4605 and support 4G LTE network, while the latter only works on 3G DC-HSPA+/HSUPA network. And K5005 LTE USB Stick is the first LTE model released by Vodafone to benefit the customer who has higher demand for the speed.

 

 

Vodafone K5006Z 4G LTE 100Mbps USB Surfstick

 

Vodafone LTE USB-Stick K5006z is a new 4G LTE USB modem that produced by ZTE, the top telecom equipments supplier in China. K5006Z is one model upgraded from Vodafone 3G USB Stick, such as K4605, K4505, K3765, K3565, so it has the similar appearance as them. There is twin model Vodafone K5006H which is produced by HUAWEI, also the head wireless terminals supplier in China.

 

 

Vodafone K5006Z and K5006H are only the manufacturer difference. The other features are almost the same. Vodafone K5006Z supports LTE frequency at 800MHz and 2600MHz with up to 100 Mbps download speed, in the UMTS network, thanks to DC-HSPA+ up to 43.2 Mbps in download possible. Unlocked K5006z could work around all over the world with the providers in Asia and Australia.

 

 

Vodafone Connect Pen K5007 4G 150Mbps LTE USB Stick

 

Vodafone Connect Pen K5007 4G LTE USB Surfstick is the latest Vodafone 4G USB Surf stick for LTE network. It’s first released in Portugal and it support 4G LTE download speed at 150Mbps (the fastest and maximum download speed based on current 4G technology).
Vodafone Connect Pen K5007 LTE FDD stick is the world’s first commercially available device for LTE Category 4. It comes from the factory modem HUAWEI E3276 4G LTE Surfstick with Vodafone brand.


Vodafone Connect Pen K5007 4G USB modem supports a total of five frequencies (800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz) and delivers up to 150 Mbit/s downstream and 50 Mbit/s upstream. K5007 4G Dongle also supports DC-HSPA+ UMTS network with GSM and EDGE backward. The dual-carrier HSPA+ data rates of up to 42 Mbit/s can be achieved.

 

It would be lucky if you are under Vodafone network, but if now, there is still ways to enjoy same network experience. There are unlocked surf sticks available on www.4gltemall.com . With unlocked ones, you don’t need the contract with Vodafone and still enjoy HSPA+ fast speed freely.