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Sprint, Sierra Wireless announce ‘smallest’ broadband modem, the Compass 597

by Arnold Zafra on Apr 3, 2008 at 09:38 AM

Sprint and Sierra wireless have announces the countries smallest USB broadband modem – the Compass 597. The modem measure only 1.2 x 2.4 x 0.4-inches and weighs a mere 0.7-ounces, but don’t be misled by its size, because this tiny little device is packed with features. First, as a US… Continue Reading »

Novatell Wireless releases the Ovation MC990D, MC992D global USB modems

by Arnold Zafra on Apr 2, 2008 at 09:43 AM

Novatel Wireless has announced the Ovation MC990D and MC992D HSPA, two high-speed USB data modems that can deliver high-speed global Internet connectivity anywhere in the world. Both of these USB modems run on HSPA, WCDMA, EDGE and GPRS networks The MC990D was specifically optimized for HSPA networks in Europe, the… Continue Reading »

3G mobile service to be tested in China

by Kian Henry on Mar 30, 2008 at 12:43 AM

China Mobile Communications Corp, the largest network provider in China are ready to begin testing of their 3G network using the TD-SCDMA standard. The test which is set to begin next week will include some 20,000 phones and 5,000 data cards that will be issued throughout Bejing and seven other… Continue Reading »

Rogers to intro the Novatel X950D, MC950D data cards

by Robert Nelson on Mar 21, 2008 at 01:12 PM

Rogers has just announced the addition of two new high speed data modems, the Novatel X950D and the MC950D. Both modems are tri-band HSPA and Quad-Band EDGE/GPRS and according to Novatel are made to offer “maximum performance and durability.” The X950D is an ExpressCard modem and the MC950D is a… Continue Reading »

Nortel to bring 40B-bps network speed

by Arnold Zafra on Mar 12, 2008 at 09:15 PM

Nortel is bringing in a new optical technology that will speed up telecommunication companies network speeds. The optical technology will improve network speeds up to 40G-bps, four times faster than today’s standard network speed provided by telecommunications company. Nortel is introducing the new technology to help telecommunications company provide the… Continue Reading »

Why Hotspots and WiFi shouldn’t die

by JG Mason on Mar 11, 2008 at 03:14 PM

I am not buying into Ericsson’s CMO Johan Bergendahl’s comments regarding the future of WiFi.  Mr. Bergendahl is quoted as saying WiFi hot spots are going the way of the dodo bird, that is, extinct in the near future.  Perhaps in Europe this is readily becoming the case thanks to… Continue Reading »

comScore study says US Internet mobile use rising

by Arnold Zafra on Mar 5, 2008 at 10:54 AM

Results of the study conducted by comScore shows that the number of U.S. Internet users accessing the web via mobile broadband increased by 154% in Q4 of 2007 as against the same period in 2006. Mobile internet is predominantly used in the work setting rather for domestic use. The comScore… Continue Reading »

Sierra Wireless intro’s the compact Compass 597 USB modem

by Robert Nelson on Mar 5, 2008 at 09:42 AM

Sierra Wireless has announced the Compass 597 USB modem, which according to them “is smaller than any EV-DO Rev A USB modem in the market today.” Which I suppose as with anything mobile, a smaller size should be greatly appreciated. Less bulk to carry around and when it comes to… Continue Reading »

Asus adds a new lineup of accessories for the Eee

by Kian Henry on Mar 4, 2008 at 01:33 AM

Okay, so you’re on a budget, thus you buy the Eee PC and look around for some peripherals. Suddenly the price of a new router and VoIP phone rack up and you’re left tearing your hair out. Fear no more, because Asus has released their new lineup of accessories, featuring… Continue Reading »

Verizon’s new data plan - 5GB for $59.99, 50 cents/MB after

by Zach Flauaus on Feb 29, 2008 at 07:28 AM

In another round of Verizon Loves/Hates consumers, we have the new AirCard/Smartphone data plans that are being announced on March 2nd in the spotlight. With Verizon having announced their unlimited calling plans and also details about their new “Open Network” to be set loose later this year, they looked like… Continue Reading »

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