Photo: Helio Hybrid network card
Helio's mobile service for laptop users connects them seamlessly to Wi-Fi hot spots and a 3G wireless network.
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Helio network card
Helio Hybrid is a new service that allows users to connect to both free and commercial Wi-Fi hotspots as well as a nationwide 3G mobile broadband network. Using specially designed software, the service automatically searches for the best wireless signal from free private or commercial Wi-Fi hotspots and from Sprint's 3G network. Then it automatically connects users to the best-performing network. Users get this network card for free if they sign up for a 2-year Helio Hybrid contract.
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