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Motorola announces new DOCSIS 3.0 SURFboard all-in-one integrated gateways

, Oct 27th 2009 Discuss [0]

When it comes to setting up your broadband connectivity inside your home or office, odds are that you will want a wireless network. You can get your wireless network with a separate broadband modem and wireless router. You can also use one of the Motorola DOCSIS 3.0 SURFboard all-in-one internet gateways that Motorola announced today. Read The Full Story

Novatel Ovation MC998D HSPA+ USB modem launches

, Oct 8th 2009 Discuss [1]

Last we saw of Novatel Wireless' HSPA+ modem strategy was the MC996D clearing the FCC earlier this week; now the company has officially announced the Ovation MC998D, a triband HSPA+ (850/1900/2100 MHz) USB dongle that promises up to 21.6Mbps downlink rates and 5.76Mbps uplinks, network depending.  Meanwhile there's also a microSD card slot and integrated MIMO+ antenna array. Read The Full Story

Novatel MC996D HSPA+ modem speeds through FCC

, Oct 2nd 2009 Discuss [0]

Novatel Wireless' MC996D HSPA+ USB modem has cleared the FCC, paving the way for up to 21.6Mbps connectivity.  While the company has successfully blocked internal or external shots of the modem, together with the user guide, we caught up with a prototype MC996D back in April. Video overview after the cut Read The Full Story

MiFi 2372 with AT&T and Rogers-friendly HSPA gets official

, Jul 28th 2009 Discuss [1]

Hot on the heels of yesterday's MiFi 2352 HSPA launch in Spain, together with the release of the MiFi SDK, comes the official announcement of the much-anticipated Novatel Wireless MiFi 2372, the North America -optimized HSPA model.  As with the other MiFi devices, the MiFi 2372 allows the sharing of a single GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA connection with up to five WiFi-connected clients; what makes it different is its support for North American 3G networks.   Read The Full Story

AT&T iPhone tethering at end of July for $55?

, Jun 19th 2009 Discuss [0]

The AT&T tethering debacle continues, and after yesterday's super-simple unofficial hack, now comes the first leak regarding possible pricing for the carrier's official package.  According to an internal AT&T source, tethering for the iPhone 3G and 3G S will be offered at the end of July, priced at a whopping $55 per month. The source also went on to say that MMS support on AT&T is expected in mid-July, earlier perhaps than the carrier led us to believe with their "end of the summer" promises.  AT&T have already confirmed that MMS messages will be charged the same as SMS messages. Read The Full Story

Verizon USB1000 Global Modem: EVDO and HSPA

, Jun 18th 2009 Discuss [0]

Verizon are wising up to the fact that data subscribers want to keep using their WWAN modems even when outside the reach out EVDO Rev.A networks, hence this: the USB1000 Global Modem.  As well as CDMA service while in the US, the Verizon USB1000 supports triband HSPA for when you're abroad; there are also global data plans for regular travelers. Read The Full Story

Sierra Wireless USB 598 3G modem hits Telus

, May 14th 2009 Discuss [0]

Telus is expanding their efforts into mobile connectivity these days by announcing their acquisition of the Sierra Wireless USB 598 3G modem for their company's mobile data needs. The modem comes in the form of a stick that is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X computers and works by giving users access to Telus' EVDO network. The device has its own internal memory and can install the necessary drivers on its own. The USB 598 also has a microSDHC slot to allow for up to 32GB of data storage on top of the modem functions. If you sign up for a two or three-year contract, you can get the USB 598 for free. However, if you want to buy it outright, you can expect to pay $199.99.

Virgin Media tests 200Mbps DOCSIS broadband in UK

, May 6th 2009 Discuss [1]

A lot of talk is going around today about Internet connection speeds and networks, have you noticed? And Virgin Media is not one to be left out, so they've started up a trial in Ashford, UK that will be testing the fastest cable Internet service. Ever. Read The Full Story

Sprint AirCard 402 EVDO card for ExpressCard & PC Card

, Apr 22nd 2009 Discuss [0]

Sprint have launched their first two-in-one mobile broadband card, in the shape of the Sierra Wireless AirCard 402.  The AirCard 402 can either be used in a narrow ExpressCard slot or, with the broader adapter casing fitted, in an older PC Card slot.   Read The Full Story

Nova iCON 225 3G USB Modem for Mac announced

, Apr 2nd 2009 Discuss [0]

Nova Media just announced the iCON 225, a brand new USB modem for Mac users, making for a welcome addition for those looking for more connection options. This 3G modem offers up HSDPA connections that range up to 7.2Mbps for downloads and 2Mbps for uploads. Read The Full Story

Verizon gets Sierra Wireless USB 598 modem

, Apr 1st 2009 Discuss [0]

Looking for an alternative modem option for the Verizon network? You're in luck. Sierra Wireless just announced that their USB 598 modem can now be used through Verizon. It's actually the smallest modem that can work on the EVDO Rev. A network at Verizon. Read The Full Story
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