Full FeedWhy Hotspots and WiFi shouldn’t die
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
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
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
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
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 now offering the GT Ultra, GT Ultra Express broadband cards, both free for a limited time
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 unveils the Ovation MC930D HSDPA/HSUPA USB modem
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 unveil HSPA ExpressCards
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 »
Sierra Wireless announce the Compass 885 USB, AirCard 885e ExpressCard
Sierra Wireless has unveiled the Compass 885 USB and AirCard 885e ExpressCard at Mobile World Congress. Both the 885 and 885e offer a compact design and will work with either Windows or OS X. They both also have support for tri-band HSPA/UMTS and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM connections and offer data speeds… Continue Reading »
Rogers intros new PC data plans, good news for Canadians
Canadian PC card users rejoice, Rogers has just announced a new four tiered rate plan for their PC cards. The Flex Rate Plan has options beginning at $65 per month and go up to $100 per month, ranging from 1GB of included data up to 5GB of data. The good… Continue Reading »
Palm Pre Information & Updates
Palm just introduced their next-gen smartphone, the Palm Pre, and next-gen operating system, Palm webOS. Gadgetell's got the latest Pre and webOS information and news for you right here.
