Pontificnation

UPDATE: as of 01/31/2011, a Mac OS X version of VZAccess Manager is available for the Verizon 4G Pantech UML290.

Mac users with a UML290 can download VZAM at: http://vzam.net/download/supported.aspx

A user named willzzz on howardforums recently posted this information:

If you want to use the UML290 on the Mac/Linux/UNIX/other-platforms you can now do so if you have the engineering knowledge or a little know-how:
Quick Notes: Verizon 4G LTE uses the GSM APN authentication method through a GGSN (similar to AT&T) and 3G (1X/EVDO) traditional uses the HA CDMA method. The old CDMA authentication method has been posted years before so I won't repost that.
You WILL NOT GET SUPPORT UNTIL THE OFFICIAL VZACCESS Software comes out on the Mac.


4G LTE GSM General Device Settings-
Phone Number: PhoneNumber
Account name: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Password: vzw

Advanced Settings-
Carrier: Generic
Model: GPRS (GSM/3G)
APN: vzwinternet
CID: 1

Click OK, then connect and enjoy.

So on the Mac connection manager (generic apple), make a profile for your UML290 hardware, should be a modem. Make a GSM connection profile with the above. Phone number is your data-stick phone number (fake phone number, used for system identification, get it from VZAccess or your account page online). Account name is " This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ". (Basically add @vzw4g.com to your phonenumber. Password is "vzw", same as 3g CDMA. In GSM/3G/4G carrier use generic (no special parameters). Model is GPRS (GSM/3G, same as 4G). GSM APN is "vzwinternet". CID is 1 if your drivers need it.

FYI: here's a speedtest in North Dallas from indoor location with my desktop Mac Pro:

As a diehard Mac user, I just had to try and make Verizon's new 4G USB UML290 modem work with my MacBook Pro... but I only got close.
I started with the modem fresh from the Verizon store, which I presumed was not activated in any way.
Inserting it into my MBP caused a popup alert that a new network interface option was available. That was a good sign!
Unfortunately, nothing I tried could get the modem to activate or connect, so I went on to activate it in windows vista.
After I was sure the UML290 was working in Vista, I brought the modem back to my MBP, but it still would not connect.
Then, I downloaded the latest VZAM for the latest pantech modem to have Mac support: the UMW190.
Installing VZAM for the UMW190 got me closer since that version of VZAM does appear to install drivers for UML290 and will recognize it as a device, presenting the user with a "Connect" button in VZAM.

Sadly, thats as far as I got. Each attempt to connect fails. I had hoped it would at least connect to 3G... nope.
My MBP is running SL 10.6.4 and I'll try again after updating to 10.6.5 and even rolling back to 10.5