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One million dongles sold by Three for mobile broadband

One million dongles sold by Three for mobile broadband 1One million dongles sold by Three for mobile broadband. 3 has announced that they have sold over one million USB dongles to mobile broadband customers across the UK, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Denmark and Austria. Three has also announced that it is to start selling a new dongle. Its competitive pricing scheme is attracting both pay-monthly and pay-as-you-go customers: Continue reading ‘One million dongles sold by Three for mobile broadband’

Sierra Wireless Compass 885 USB modem for O2 UK

Sierra Wireless Compass 885 USB modem for O2 UKSierra Wireless Compass 885 USB modem for O2 UK. As a follow-up to the previous Compass 885 USB by Sierra Wireless alongside AirCard 885E ExpressCard in Mobile World Congress in February, O2 UK announced the world’s first commercial launch of the Sierra Wireless Compass(TM) 885 USB Modem on the O2 network in the UK. Designed for mobile professionals, laptop computer users and frequent travellers, the O2 Business USB modem has a smaller, more durable USB design with download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds of up to 2 Mbps. Continue reading ‘Sierra Wireless Compass 885 USB modem for O2 UK’

Sony Ericsson MD400 and MD400g HSPA USB Modems

Sony Ericsson MD400 and MD400g HSPA USB Modems 1Sony Ericsson MD400 and MD400g HSPA USB Modems. Sony Ericsson announced two HSPA USB modems - MD400 and MD400g. Aside from the HSPA radio, both devices (MD400 Mobile Broadband USB Modem, and MD400g Mobile Broadband GPS USB Modem) also pack microSD and Memory Stick Micro (M2) slots and the latter model (MD400g). Apart from an in-built antenna, an innovative additional swivel antenna optimizes the performance when in use. When closed, it covers and protects the retractable USB connector. The MD400g also has an in-built GPS receiver which automatically shows the user’s current location. Continue reading ‘Sony Ericsson MD400 and MD400g HSPA USB Modems’

Huawei Mobile TV tuner for USB Pebble Modem

Huawei Mobile TV tuner for USB Pebble ModemHuawei Mobile TV tuner for USB Pebble Modem. Huawei has upgraded its USB pebble HSDPA modem to include a digital TV tuner. The company traditionally manufactures connectivity kits for European carriers, including Vodafone, and the USB combo marks a move into new categories. The device will be ideal for travellers, allowing them to connect almost anywhere, and watch TV on their laptop. Continue reading ‘Huawei Mobile TV tuner for USB Pebble Modem’