UK-based Icera, the Mobile Broadband semiconductor company, is the first baseband chipset company to demonstrate a dual mode LTE / HSPA modem running on a commercial USB data stick, showing LTE (5MHz) / HSPA handover, during an end-to-end streaming HD video download at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Icera worked closely with Anite and Rohde & Schwarz, who provided test equipment and support for the demos.
Icera’s advantage is to deliver multimode LTE technology in software at no additional silicon cost. This was highlighted by the fact that the Icera LTE/HSPA demos were run on commercial HSPA USB data sticks, using existing hardware platforms and chipsets, simply with an LTE/HSPA firmware upgrade. Continue reading ‘Icera demos World’s First Dual Mode LTE-HSPA Soft Modem’
Virgin Mobile Canada and Novatel Wireless have announced the launch of the Novatel Wireless MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot 2372 and Ovation MC998D Wireless Broadband USB modem on Virgin Mobile Canada’s HSPA network.
The Novatel Wireless MiFi 2372 represents the industry’s first Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, a new category of mobile broadband that lets users put their world of content, services and connectivity in their pocket. The MiFi platform includes a microSD slot for expandable memory of up to 16 gigabytes and supports up to five simultaneous users or mobile Internet devices, located within 30 feet of the unit. Continue reading ‘Novatel Wireless MiFi 2372 and MC998D USB Modem launched by Virgin Mobile Canada’
Sierra Wireless AirCard 312U USB modem has been unveiled in technology demonstrations at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Offering download speeds of up to 42 Mbps, it comes with support for Dual-Carrier HSPA+
Dual-carrier HSPA+ doubles the speeds of current HSPA+ networks from a theoretical maximum of 21 megabits per second (Mbps) to 42 Mbps, making them more efficient and providing a better experience for customers with more consistent network performance. The new Sierra Wireless AirCard® 312U USB modem is a key component in several Dual-Carrier HSPA+ demonstrations at Mobile World Congress 2010, which opens today and runs through February 18 in Barcelona, Spain. In collaboration with Telstra and Ericsson, demonstrations of Dual-Carrier HSPA+ utilizing the AirCard 312U USB modem will take place in the Ericsson and the GSMA (8C118) stands. In addition, Anritsu is demonstrating the Sierra Wireless AirCard 312U USB modem with Anritsu test equipment at the Anritsu stand (1B31). Continue reading ‘Sierra Wireless AirCard 312U USB HSPA+ modem unveiled’
The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has announced the first consumer products to pass compliance and certification testing for SuperSpeed USB, the next generation of USB technology. The products include certified SuperSpeed USB motherboards, notebook PC systems, consumer devices and enabling device silicon.
SuperSpeed USB brings significant performance enhancements to the ubiquitous USB standard, while remaining compatible with the billions of USB enabled devices currently deployed in the market. SuperSpeed USB will deliver 10x the data transfer rate of Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), as well as improved power efficiency.
More information about USB 3.0 is available at http://www.usb.org/developers/ssusb.
Sprint has announced a new dual-mode 3G/4G wireless USB modem called U301. Sprint 3G/4G USB U301 is the second dual-mode 3G/4G USB device available from Sprint. This small, easy-to-use device is compatible with both PC and Mac computers, connecting laptops or netbooks to the fastest wireless connection available. The dual-mode U301 provides access to Sprint 4G wireless speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G and access to the most dependable 3G mobile broadband network2 virtually everywhere else. Continue reading ‘Sprint 3G/4G USB modem – U301 announced’
AT&T has announced a new 3G LaptopConnect device by Sierra Wireless – the AT&T USBConnect Lightning. The new 3G modem is set to be officially available throughout the carrier’s retail stores beginning November 22nd. It will be available at no cost after a $100 mail-in rebate with a DataConnect Plan of at least $35 a month. Pay $99.99 after two year agreement and receive a $100 AT&T Promotion Card.
AT&T USBConnect Lightning is compatible with AT&T’s upgraded HSPA network, providing users with download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps. The device comes pre-loaded with AT&T Communication Manager (ACM) 7.0 software to help customers manage their connections.
As for AT&T’s HSPA 7.2 Mbps network upgrade plans, AT&T plans for initial deployment of HSPA 7.2 in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and Miami by the end of the year. The company plans to deploy HSPA 7.2 in 25 of the nation’s 30 largest markets by the end of the second quarter of 2010, and to reach about 90 percent of its existing 3G network footprint with HSPA 7.2 by the end of 2011.
Sierra Wireless has announced the addition of five new AirCards and USB modems for mobile broadband networks. Supporting peak download speeds of 21 Mbps, the AirCard 503 data card, AirCard USB 308, and AirCard USB 309 modems are part of the company’s second generation of products for HSPA+ networks. The AirCard 503 data card is a convertible 2-in-1 card that works with both PC card and ExpressCard slots.
AirCard USB 308 and USB 309 are standard USB modems. AirCard USB 308 supports the 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz HSPA+ frequency bands, while the AirCard USB 309 supports the 900 and 2100 MHz frequency bands.
AirCard USB 301 and USB 302 modems are made for HSPA networks, providing peak download speeds of 7.2 Mbps and peak upload speeds of 5.76 Mbps. The former works on 850 and 2100 MHz, while the latter sings on 900 and 2100 MHz frequency bands.
All five AirCard products are scheduled to begin shipping in the fourth quarter of this year.
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Verizon Wireless has unveiled the UMW190 USB modem for world travelers. It supports both a CDMA (EV-DO) radio and a tri-band UMTS/HSPA radio. There’s also support for GSM/EDGE networks for use in other parts of the world.
Verizon UMW190 USB modem is available for only $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and with a new two year contract.
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