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Verizon Wireless Prepaid Verizon Novatel USB Modem
Model: USB760
SKU: 9609316
UPC: 649496014568
This USB modem with NovaSpeed technology allows wireless connection to broadband Internet and features microSD memory card support up to 8GB (media not included).
Average Customer Rating:
4.0
out of 5
(11 Reviews) 11
Rating Snapshot 11 reviews
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82% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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9 out of
11)
Customer Reviews for Verizon Wireless Prepaid Verizon Novatel USB Modem
Review 1 for Verizon Wireless Prepaid Verizon Novatel USB Modem
Worst ever
Customer Rating
1.0
What's great about it: nothing
What's not so great: everything
Worst ever!!!!! S-O S---L---O---W. Dial up would be faster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Needed internet while I was traveling, complete waste of money!
Needed internet while I was traveling, complete waste of money!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+18points
24out of 30found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for Verizon Wireless Prepaid Verizon Novatel USB Modem
great buy..great signal
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: mamax3
from Tullahoma, TN
on 01/12/2012
Works great!!! I love it. No bad issues. I would recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
10out of 15found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for Verizon Wireless Prepaid Verizon Novatel USB Modem
will connect you to internet
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: skcusyubtseb
from Elgin, Illinois but used in san antonio, texas
on 07/30/2011
What's great about it: i got reward zone points for it
What's not so great: verizons math or tracking of usage
i purchased the verizon usbmodem do to the reviews on bestbuys reviews. i purchased 1 gig for $50.00 and did not downstream video. just checked emails and face booked for about 1 hour when the message came up saying you have used up to your limit purchase more time to continue. verison told me that an email was 2.5meg each and a web page was over 25 meg so i could get about 75 to 100 emails to for 1 gig do the do the math 75x 2.5=187.50 but there math is 1 gigabite. they told me afterwords they have a 5 gig choice. for another $80.00. DO NOT buy this product unless you have bill gates kinda money
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+88points
92out of 96found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for Verizon Wireless Prepaid Verizon Novatel USB Modem
Works with Linux!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from Bakersfield
on 02/28/2011
What's great about it: Works on Linux
What's not so great: Can't buy time via Linux.
I had tried a T-Mobile USB prepaid broadband stick previously, but couldn't get it to work with Ubuntu Linux. The Verizon stick, which I tried next, worked quickly and I had no problems. It does however, cost more. A downside is that to order service for a period of time, you have to use their Verizon connection manager software, which doesn't run on Linux. You also have to use a PC to register the stick. I have to use my other computer, running Windows 7, to buy time, which I then use on my Linux laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+21points
30out of 39found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for Verizon Wireless Prepaid Verizon Novatel USB Modem
good overall
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: dom01
from Winston Salem, NC
on 02/11/2011
What's great about it: convenience
What's not so great: speed
good performance and service. stick with prepaid until you can access your usage level.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+17points
21out of 25found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for Verizon Wireless Prepaid Verizon Novatel USB Modem
Great Internet access!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Evie47
from Severn, MD
on 12/31/2010
This broadband adapter is great for Internet access while on vacation. Most hotels charge for Internet access and this adapter makes it convenient for laptop users. I use the "pre-pay" option and purchase broadband only when needed like vacations. It is fast and reliable although it would not be my preference to use it as a primary, everyday Internet provider.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+46points
54out of 62found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for Verizon Wireless Prepaid Verizon Novatel USB Modem
Nice Modem
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: The speed and coverage.
What's not so great: Nothing I know of yet.
I just got this to try for a week to check it out and it works very nice. I'm use to having 12-18Mbs on my internet service but I get about 1-2Mbs with this and I guess that's good for a mobile wireless card. Nice to be able to connect about anywhere. Great for emails and browsing. I just had to get used to my data usage so I wouldn't run over on data limit. Anyway, I like the Verizon mobile modem and the Verizon service very well. They now have 1 GB a month for &50 instead of 500Mbs. That,s an ok price without a contract. Have a nice day.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+56points
66out of 76found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for Verizon Wireless Prepaid Verizon Novatel USB Modem
I love it
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Tia81
from Key West,Fl
on 04/15/2010
What's great about it: The speed is great
What's not so great: nothing yet
I really like it, I basicly use it at work. It has great speed and the good signal. The only problem I had was activating it, I had to call customers service but other than that everything was easy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+54points
61out of 68found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for Verizon Wireless Prepaid Verizon Novatel USB Modem
Novatel Verizon USB Modem
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: SuperDisp
from Tucson, AZ
on 03/22/2010
What's great about it: Easy to set up, easy to use, good connectivity, for temp internet use is excellent.
What's not so great: Had to use to get a sense of amount of time or usage to purchase.
After the first use, I have a better idea of the time or usage to purchase. I thought I was a low user and only bought one week. Used my 250 within the first 4 days. I need a month for about 10 days of internet use. This is exactly what I needed for temp usage where I don't have internet connectivity. Which is about 4 weeks a year.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+42points
56out of 70found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for Verizon Wireless Prepaid Verizon Novatel USB Modem
Modem great, instructions not so great
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: Nanoo
on 02/01/2010
What's great about it: Ease of use, speed, convenience
What's not so great: Inadequate instructions, price
I bought the VZ USB modem to have mobile broadband access when traveling. My need is very sporadic, so I wanted the Prepay, "No Commitment" Plan ($15/24hrs/75MB, 30/week/250MB, $50/month/500MB). $129 seems like a lot for the stick, and I suspect prices will come down when the competition gets lively.
VZAccess Manager comes already loaded on the modem, with a .pdf instruction manual for both the software and the device itself. Installation on my MacBook Pro was straightforward and went without a hitch. The fun began when I tried to connect to the Internet: "Unable to connect, try again later; Error 901." After many tries over many days, visiting web forums, back-and-forthing with VZ Support people by e-mail I still couldn't connect, but had learned that my version of VZ Access Manager was not up to date, the VZAM update site has conflicting advice, the "matrix" recommending version 7.05 for Mac OS (Leopard), the "Wizard" recommending version 4.2.3; and the several different sets of instructions I found, on the modem, on the web, and from VZ Support by e-mail, were different and sometimes contradictory. I finally called the Support number, as I should have sooner, and a wonderful, sympathetic, confidence-inspiring woman set up my account, provided me with a number and password for my device, took my payment information, and walked me through the steps to connect to the internet. ALL of the instructions, contradictory or not, had indicated that connection would occur automatically once the VZAM installation was complete. Long story a little shorter: VZ's assumption is that you have bought your modem with one of their contracts, and consequently with an account already set up. What Best Buy sells is the modem without an account or contract, so you have to call to get set up. You'd be crazy to buy the USB760 for $129 if you're going to take a contract, since there are significant rebates available on the price of the modem in such a case.
I paid for a 24 hr connection just to test-drive the modem. Used up the 75MB pretty fast, what with e-mail and web-surfing. But I think I'm going to like the USB760 a lot: it's hardly bigger than a flash drive, plugs right into a USB outlet, and you can keep VZAccess Manager handy on your desktop or in the dock (Mac). I could detect little or no difference in speed from my regular DSL connection. The device will take a microSD memory card that enables it to do double duty as a flash drive. My only disappointment is that usage is updated only after disconnection and reconnection.
I certainly recommend this device to anyone needing wireless broadband access. Up to you to decide whether you want the No Commitment plan or one of the contracts, but know what you're getting into as far as set-up is concerned.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+150points
161out of 172found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for Verizon Wireless Prepaid Verizon Novatel USB Modem
Excellent Product
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Bulldogzerotwo
from Marion,IA
on 12/14/2009
What's great about it: Setup was for the most part straight forward if you follow the "Getting Started" guide.
What's not so great: Initial connectivity was a little slow at first but then picked up.
Overall the product works as advertised and I didn't notice any performance difference between the Verizon wireless USB modem and my normal laptop wireless connection. The setup as provided in the Getting Started manual was straight forward. Initially the connection was slow but progressively improved through out the set up process. Once it is setup you have to disconnect and then wait 10 minutes before you launch your first web browsing session. After that it work great !
I would recommend this to a friend!
+45points
61out of 77found this review helpful.
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