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What is EV-DO?

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Definition:

EV-DO is short for Evolution-Data Optimized, and is sometimes abbreviated as EvDO or EVDO. It is the high-speed, 3G network used by Sprint Nextel and Verizon Wireless.

EV-DO is rated to offer speeds from 400 Kbps to 700 Kbps; as with the other 3G networks, actual speeds vary.

Also Known As: Evolution-Data Optimized
Alternate Spellings: EvDO, EVDO

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