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ATT QuickSilver USB Card


AT&T USBConnect 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 designed with the latest in wireless data technology enabling optimal performance on AT&T’s expanded 3G/HSPA network.

  • Compact HSPA design ideal for on the go use outside of a home or office environment
  • Seamlessly works between AT&T's 3G BroadbandConnect and EDGE networks
  • USB plug-and-play installation of AT&T Communication Manager software on Windows laptops and/or Mac notebooks (Mac OS 10.4 or later)


    • Software and Connectivity
    • USB 2.0 port
    • Multicolor LED status indicator built-in swivel
    • Offset USB connector—avoid blocking other USB ports on your laptop
    • Four-position click mechanism for swiveling cap design—no protective cap to lose
    • USB plug-and-play—automatic installation of AT&T Communication Manager software


    • Specifications
    • Dimensions: 2.6 x 1.0 x 0.7 inches
    • Weight: 1.2 ounces
    • Technology: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA
    • Frequency: 850/1900/2100 MHz (UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA); 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (GSM/GPRS/EDGE)
    • Data Transmission: HSPA—typical download speeds of 700 Kbps-1.7 Mbps/ typical uplink speeds of 500 Kbps-1.2 Mbps; EDGE—typical downlink speeds of 70-135 Kbps/ typical uplink speeds of 60-80 Kbps
    • Operating System: Microsoft® Windows Vista®, XP, 2000 (Plug-and-play); Apple® Mac® OS X version 10.4 or later (support through download from option.com/support)
    • Antenna: Internal Antenna
    • Power consumption: 5.0V