Cricket Wireless Releases the EC1705 Datacard

The Cricket EC1705 Datacard

The Cricket EC1705 modem is a feature-rich modem in a compact size and light weight.  It connects your or desktop computer to the Cricket high-speed wireless network.  You can send and receive text messages, and use it in all Cricket Broadband coverage areas.  The USB extension cable offers additional flexibility to connect to different USB locations in your PC.  The Cricket EC1705 modem offers you convenience, speed and power, all of which you’re sure to appreciate.

Supported operating systems:

• Windows Vista (SP1) or higher


• Windows XP (SP2) or higher


• Windows 2000 (SP4)


• Mac OS X (10.4.11+) and (10.5+)

To install the modem and the software, these minimum system resources are required:

• Port: Type A USB port


• Processor: 300MHz or faster


• Memory: 512 MB


• Free disk space: 30 MB


• Screen Resolution: 800×600, 256 colors

This was released this week, the EC1705 Datacard, is EVDO capable and will be using the Tri-band. I haven’t had a chance to test this modem out but it does look kinda cool! If you have this leave a message about how you like it!! I’d love to test this out but right now I can’t afford it, maybe later on this year!!