Verizon beefs up global modem line with UMW190

Verizon's really starting to buy into this global 3G data thing, offering modems that do EV-DO domestically and HSPA abroad; problem is, ZTE's AD3700 that's on the market currently is... shall we say, a little too "in-your-face" for some folks. It'd be awesome if the more buttoned-up UMW190 announced this week brought the high-speed action the world over, but unfortunately, that ain't happening -- you'll still get full Rev. A in the US, of course, but once you head overseas, you're looking at EDGE alone. Look at it as a viable emergency option if you find yourself in Madagascar without a way to check in on Twitter, but if you're planning on streaming stuff, you might want to take the plunge for that red brick from ZTE after all. Otherwise, you can grab the UMW190 now online (later this month in stores) for $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.