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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 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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

AT&T have added two new mobile broadband cards to their current selection. The new cards are the GT Ultra and GT Ultra Express from Option. The GT Ultra has a retractable antenna and works with PCMCIA (Type II) card slots, the GT Ultra Express has a flip up antenna and… Continue Reading »

Novatel Wireless has announced their latest in high speed USB modems. The Ovation MC930D will offer speeds up to 7.2 Mbps down and 2.1 Mbps up on any network that uses the 2100 MHz band, all in a nice small package. The modem measures in at just 70 mm x… Continue Reading »

Sony Ericsson has announced the EC400 and EC400g ExpressCards. The EC400 and EC400g both have support for HSDPA and HSUPA with speeds up to 7.2 Mbps down and 2.0 Mpbs up. Overall pretty standard features except for the EC400g which also has an integrated GPS receiver. Expect the EC400 and… Continue Reading »