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# Sprint Quietly Introduces The Overdrive Pro
- URL: https://www.skatter.com/sprint-quietly-introduces-the-overdrive-pro/
- Published: 2011-03-20T01:12:39.000Z
- Updated: 2020-05-09T23:25:51.000Z
- Description: Two days ago, Sprint published a quick press release announcing the Overdrive Pro just a few days before their scheduled two-hour long event at CTIA 2011. The company introduced the original Overdrive at CES 2011 last year, which we reviewed shortly after. Like last year’s model, the new version sup
- Author: Sahas Katta
- Tags: News, sprint, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-03-10 07:31

Two days ago, Sprint published a quick press release announcing the Overdrive Pro just a few days before their scheduled two-hour long event at CTIA 2011\. The company introduced the original [Overdrive at CES 2011](https://www.skatter.com/sprint-overdrive-preview/) last year, which [we reviewed shortly after](https://www.skatter.com/sprint-4g-overdrive-review/). Like last year’s model, the new version supports both 3G and 4G networks. As a bonus, the Overdrive Pro can now handle an additional three WiFi-enabled devices, bringing the total to eight simultaneous users.

> “There are endless possibilities for how our customers can take advantage of the easy wireless connection to Sprint 4G through this small device,” said Fared Adib, vice president-Product Development, Sprint. “Teams can travel and share access on-the-go, families can be connected in one household with tablets, game consoles and televisions, and shuttle buses can provide Internet access to their customers while en route to a destination.”

We also [reviewed the Clear Rover Puck](https://www.skatter.com/clearwire-rover-puck-review/) earlier this year, which is essentially the same WiMax network, and had some fairly positive results. Sprint’s 4G is not nearly as speedy as [Verizon Wireless 4G LTE](https://www.skatter.com/verizon-wireless-lg-4g-lte-usb-modem-review/), but they offer unlimited data, which is a major plus. While startup and shutdown times were a frustration with the older model, Sprint boasts 35% improvements. The LCD display which displays the network name and password is now 45% larger and offers even more details.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/47/6b/476bc173-490d-4d77-8ad6-7dd5332b1ea7/content/images/files/2010/04/sprint-overdrive-3g-4g.jpg "Sprint Overdrive 3G/4G")

The portable hotspot offers a 150 foot range and supports WiFi 802.11 n devices. A microSD card offers networked storage and a GPS module adds support for location-based services. A docking station to improve signal with an external antenna is apparently also on its way. The Overdrive Pro will be available online and hit retail stores on March 20th for $50 after sending in a $50 mail-in-rebate and signing a new two-year contract. Are you guys still interested in dedicated mobile hotspots or would you rather have a smart phone with the same feature baked right in?

**Links: [Sprint Overdrive Pro](http://sprint.com/4g?ref=skatter.com)**

*Note: The second image features the original Overdrive, not the new Overdrive Pro.*