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Manufacturer description: Experience the savings of owning your own cable modem! The Linksys Cable Modem is an easy and affordable way to get a blazing fast connection to the Internet - far ... Read more

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  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Verizon Wireless USB760 modem offers great connection speeds and coverage, and it doubles as a storage device. However, its rigid, nonswivel design makes it difficult to use in tight situations. Read review

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 23 reviews

Manufacturer description: Motorola's next-generation SURFboard SB5120 Cable Modem incorporates the latest DOCSIS 2.0 Advanced Time Division Multiple Access (A-TDMA) and Sychnronous Code Division Multiple Access (S-CDMA) technologies to provide up ... Read more

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  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you can afford the service plan and stay within the required data limits, the Sprint Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 mobile router is a great way to access the Internet on the go. Read review

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Manufacturer description: Motorola's easy-to-use SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem unlocks the potential of offering innovative high-bandwidth data and multimedia services to customers. Utilizing the power of DOCSIS 3.0, ... Read more

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 11 reviews

Manufacturer description: Get to your favorite Web sites quickly, download graphics with unbelievable ease, and enjoy real-time interactive PC gaming and expand console gaming with broadband Internet access from the cable modem ... Read more

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  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a fast, reliable, portable cellular modem, the Sierra Wireless 598U delivers and even offers GPS. Read review

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• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: Ultra compact, light and easy to use, the UM175 USB Modem provides high-speed access on 1 x /EV-DO network via VZ Access Manager. It is compatible with devices that support ... Read more

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Manufacturer description: AT&T USB Connect Quicksilver's four-click swivel mechanism is designed to work across different USB port layouts and to protect the USB connector when not in use. It is ... Read more

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: The AT&T USBConnect Mercury provides enhanced mobile broadband performance for quick and easy access to email, the Internet and business applications while on-the-go. AT&T USBConnect Mercury's compact ... Read more

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• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 20 reviews

Manufacturer description: Experience the savings of owning your own cable modem! The Linksys Cable Modem is the easiest and most affordable way to get a blazing fast connection to the Internet - ... Read more

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• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Manufacturer description: The D-Link ADSL2/2+ Ethernet/USB Modem (DSL-2320B) enables you to access a high-speed DSL Internet connection. The DSL-2320B supports the latest ADSL2/2+ standards to provide higher performance (up ... Read more

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  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're already sold on the concept of VoIP in general and Skype in particular, the Actiontec Phone Wizard is a must-have device. Read review

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• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 9 reviews

Manufacturer description: The AirCard 881 offers tri-band UMTS/HSPA and quad-band GPRS/EDGE for global connectivity and worldwide roaming. With Sierra Wireless HSPA AirCard modems, mobile data customers will be able to ... Read more

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Manufacturer description: Get to your favorite Web sites quickly, download graphics with unbelievable ease, and enjoy real-time interactive PC gaming and expand console gaming with broadband Internet access from the cable modem ... Read more

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Manufacturer description: Motorola's next-generation SURFboard SB5120 Cable Modem incorporates the latest DOCSIS 2.0 Advanced Time Division Multiple Access (A-TDMA) and Sychnronous Code Division Multiple Access (S-CDMA) technologies to provide up ... Read more

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  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although the performance wasn't as fast or consistent as we'd like, you can't deny the attractiveness of access to the Internet from almost anywhere, and that?s what this card gives you. Read review

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Manufacturer description: This external 56k USB modem converts a USB port into an external 56k dialup modem, providing the ideal solution for applications that require fax modem capability, or simply a cost-effective ... Read more

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Manufacturer description: The Lenovo USB Modem offers easy access to the Internet using dial up service. Simply plug the modem into the USB port and connect the phone line to the other ... Read more