Cell C has recently released their 21 Mbps HSPA+ mobile broadband contracts with pricing which is likely to get MTN and Vodacom’s attention Cell C officially launched their first 21 Mbps HSPA+ mobile broadband services in early September, offering the best mobile broadband prices ever seen in South Africa. At launch Cell C offered clients two prepaid broadband packages:
For R1,499 you will get a modem capable of speeds of up to 7.2Mbps and 2GB of data every month for a period of 12 months.
For R2,999 you will get a modem capable of speeds of up to 21.6Mbps and 5GB of data every month for a period of 12 months.
Cell C has now complimented its prepaid pricing with accompanying twelve month contract offerings which are significantly cheaper than Vodacom, MTN and the newly launched 8ta.
The first package offers a modem capable of speeds of up to 7.2Mbps and 2GB of data per month for R149 per month.
The second package offers a modem capable of speeds of up to 21Mbps and 5GB of data per month for R299 per month.
The contract packages are likely to increase uptake of Cell C’s newly launched mobile broadband offerings because it removes the barrier of entry associated with the prepaid packages without compromising much on price. Cell C’s R149 per month package for a modem and 2GB of data is significantly cheaper than Vodacom's R385 per month (for 24 months) for their 2GB broadband advanced service and MTN’s R389 for the same offering. Cell C’s 5GB package for R299 is even more competitive when compared to Vodacom’s R945 for a modem and 5GB of data.
In today’s market, mobile broadband deals are undoubtedly getting very popular among the internet users. We have seen the slow dial-up connections as well and now we have the fast broadband connections in use. mobile broadband deals : http://www.directphoneshop.co.uk/mobile-broadband-deals.asp The mobile broadband deals are gaining much popularity among the users who remain on move most of the time. When users buy the deals on mobile broadband connections, they get a USB modem provided by the broadband providers which they are required to plug into the USB port available in their laptops or desktop computers. One of the major aspects of these deals which are attracting the users, is the availability of free gifts with them. It is now possible to get the mobile broadband deals with free gifts which are often the lavish items. Laptop is the major thing, which is provided by the broadband providers. Providing laptop with broadband connections sounds logical, because there is no use of internet, if we don’t have our own computer. So, the users who still have to buy a computer have no need to worry about it. They are just needed to purchase a mobile broadband deal and they can get one as a free gift. The aforesaid mobile broadband deals are available on the official websites of broadband providers on the comparison portals. The comparison portals are the websites which facilitate the users to compare the deals provided by different broadband suppliers. We can easily get the quotes for Three mobile broadband, Vodafone mobile broadband and the broadband connections of many other providers easily at a single place. Apart, several other offers can also be obtained under these deals. For instance, we can get free connection, some free data every month etc., under many of the deals. The aforementioned comparison portals also provide the details about the broadband connections provided by different providers so that you could take the appropriate decision according to your requirements with ease. There is no doubt that the offers of mobile broadband deals with free gifts are being proved beneficial for the user across UK. It is expected that many more advantageous offers with broadband deals will be provided to the users in the coming time.
Made by ZTE, the 1.1-ounce Rocket 2.0 is a rounded, medium-sized USB stick (1.1 by 3.4 by 0.5 inches) constructed of dull silver plastic. There's a SIM card slot and a MicroUSB card reader under the back cover, but you have to inelegantly pry off the entire cover to get to the card slot. The USB port tucks into the back, and it conveniently swivels 180 degrees. This makes for an easy fit into a wider range of USB ports than the original Rocket, and it doesn't stick as far out of your PC as the older modem did.
The modem works with T-Mobile's connection software for Windows and Macs, which I had no trouble connecting in either Windows XP, Windows 7 or Mac OS 10.6. One thing to watch out for, though, T-Mobile's connection software doesn't play well with Sprint's. Make sure to only install one at a time.
T-Mobile's coverage has been expanding over the past year, and the company says it will cover 200 million Americans with HSPA+ by the end of 2011. The Rocket 2 also works on foreign HSPA networks, albeit with high roaming fees. The carrier has two service plans: a $40 per month plan that gives you 5GB of data plus Wi-fi hotspot usage, and a $25 per month plan with a 200MB limit.
I tested the Rocket 2.0 against the original Rocket in eight locations in Manhattan and Queens, New York. I achieved pretty spectacular peak speeds with the HSPA+ network. One of my downloads clocked in at 6.7Mbps, which is very fast for 3G (and far faster than what Verizon and Sprint offer over 3G.) The Rocket 2.0 was better at grabbing weak 3G signal than the original Rocket. But given decent signal strength, the original Rocket consistently delivered higher download speeds.
Cell C today extended its mobile broadband coverage to Cape Town, following the launch of its HSPA+ offerings in Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein and East London.
The cellular operator has launched the same commercial offering in Cape Town as in other cities:
1. For R1 499 you will get a modem capable of speeds of up to 7.2Mbps and 2GB of data every month for a period of 12 months. 2. For R2 999 you will get a modem capable of speeds of up to 21.6Mbps and 5GB of data every month for a period of 12 months.
The company also has two prepaid data packages:
1. R999 once-off for 2GB every month for 12 months 2. R1 999 once-off for 5GB per month for 12 months
Cell C CEO Lars Reichelt said that their network currently outperforms their competitors, and averages between 5 Mbps and 7 Mbps with many sites exceeding 10 Mbps.
Reichelt added that Cell C currently has over 1900 HSPA+ transmitters on air in the country which are being optimized and tested.
T-Mobile's 3G broadband service has stated download speeds of 4.5Mbit/s and claimed upload speeds of 2Mbit/s. Despite what the slightly confusing names for its service plans might make you think, the company offers one pay monthly plan and two pay as you go options. The simply named Pay monthly Mobile Broadband plan comes with a free USB modem. Unlike plans from other ISPs which have a choice of contract lengths, you're stuck with an 18 month contract although the monthly fee of £15 does at least drop to £10 for the first free months. There's a 3GB monthly download limit. According to the fair usage policy if you go over it, you won't be charged any extra but T-Mobile can restrict your speeds if you regularly exceed the limit. The Pay per day and Pay up front plans are T-Mobile's pay as you go options. Both are different from most other pay as you go plans in that there's a fixed 2GB monthly download limit. Topping up doesn't buy any additional download allowance, but simply gives you more time to use your 2GB allowance. This odd scheme is subject to the same fair usage policy as the Pay monthly plan above. The two plans differ in how much usage time is included. The Pay per day plan has a £20 fee for the modem and comes with 30 days of usage, while the Pay up front service has a £45 fee for the USB modem and comes with 90 days of usage. Once you use up your included usage time, a day costs £2, a week costs £7 and a month costs £15. Only 57 per cent of T-Mobile customers in our survey were satisfied with their service overall, although the other mobile ISPs have similar satisfaction rates. Although we like T-Mobile's sensible fair usage policy, the set download limits from other ISPs may be preferable and are more easily understandable, especially if you're a heavy downloader.
These results were compiled from our online survey, where users were asked to rate their broadband supplier. In the case of customer satisfaction, this is an average of whether users would recommend their supplier and if they're planning on staying with their current supplier.
Franklin Wireless, a provider of wireless data products, has announced the availability of its new U600 3G and 4G USB mobile broadband modem through Sprint. Franklin Wireless's new U600 modem includes many features including a 270-degree rotating hinge, four external antenna ports, firmware update management object and global positioning system location based services while on 3G and 4G antenna TX diversity which optimizes uploads while on WiMAX. The U600 3G and 4G USB modem supports Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS 10.5, 10.6 with Intel. In addition, it has separate light-emitting diode displays that make it easy for users to know whether they are connected to Sprint's 3G or 4G network, the company said. OC Kim, president of Franklin Wireless, said: "We are delighted to announce our continued partnership with Sprint and look forward to providing its customers with our newest 3G and 4G USB mobile broadband modem. The U600 builds upon the great successes Franklin Wireless has enjoyed with earlier 3G and 4G USB modems and we are very pleased to be able to continue to support Sprint as it builds its mobile broadband user base through the rapid deployment of its 4G network."
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There a wide range of Mobile broadband deals in the market. They give complete location independence wheel using the Internet.
The easiest way of getting information is the mobile broadband deals. Mobile internet is getting popular due to some reasons. T he most important reason is the location independence of the internet devices. The next benefit that the customer gets from these broadband deals is that they are now for very cheap.http://www.ask4phone.co.uk/mobile-broadband-deals.asp
There are network providers like Orange, T Mobile, Three and Vodafone. They are giving a great number of deals. The cheapest deal is the best selling deal. This is provided by Vodafone. In this deal the Vodafone USB Stick Modem is given for free. The incentives with this deal is FREE 3 GB Data + FREE HP Mini Notebook. With Average Monthly Cost of just £25.00 the company offers 24 months contract at £25 per month.
The next best selling deal is provided by Three. This network provider is providing the ZTE USB Modem for free. That means you don’t have to pay anything for having the modem device. There are a couple of incentives like FREE Samsung Laptop + FREE 15GB Data. So this brings the average monthly cost of the device at just £35.00. The third most profitable deal is again provided by Three. While the rest of the offer remains the same, the only difference lies in the incentive. Here the network provider is giving FREE Compaq Laptop + FREE 15GB Data.
The rest of the market is captured by the network providers like Orange and O2. They are focusing on giving the free line rental. While Orange is giving 13 months of free half line rental, on the other hand O2 is giving the device for free and 13 months of free full line rental. This brings the effective monthly cost of this deal to as low as £4.17.
The best part of these mobile broadband deals is that there are numerous types of deal with various limits of incentives. So ultimately there is a deal for everyone.
Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) has dropped the price of its Vodafone branded USB modem based prepaid mobile broadband starter pack from $79 to $49 and has introduced its first pocket 3G WiFi modem. The USB modem package, which will be available from both Vodafone and 3 stores, comprises the modem and 1GB of data with 30 day expiry. Current prices for additional data, all on 30 day expiry, are $15 for 1.5GB, $29 for 4GB, $39 for 8GB and $49 for 10GB per month. VHA says these prices will apply until 15 September "unless extended."
VHA is targeting the product as a fixed-line replacement saying: "With the average Australian Internet user spending an incredible 37 days per year online, Vodafone's prepaid mobile broadband starter pack presents customers with a great opportunity to cast off the shackles of fixed-line Internet and start using the internet at home, when they're out an about, wherever they have 3G coverage." (The 37 days figure is derived from Nielsen's 2010 Internet & Technology Report that put Australian average weekly Internet usage at 17.6 hours per week.)
VHA has also introduced Pocket WiFi, a portable 3G WiFi modem that uses WiFi that enables up to five users to share one Vodafone or 3 mobile broadband service. It is manufactured by Huawei. It is available outright as the prepaid mobile broadband PocketWiFi starter pack for $119 that includes a prepaid SIM with 1GB of mobile broadband data on Vodafone or 200MB on 3, both with 30 day expiry. It is also available at no charge on some 24-month plans.
The device is exclusive to VHA. A Huawei spokesman told iTWire that it was a more recent model in the e-series range than the one presently sold by Virgin Mobile in Australia.
According to VHA, "What truly sets PocketWiFi apart from other WiFi models is the way it provides customers with visibility about what's happening at any one time. The handy LED display provides information about the signal strength, WiFi status, number of devices connected via WiFi, internet connection status, battery life, Internet session time, session data usage and roaming status."
The rechargeable and removable lithium-ion battery, is claimed to provide up to five hours of usage and can be charged by mains power or USB.
(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/022225/mobile_broadband_d) has announced the addition of the "Mobile Broadband Devices: from USB Modems to Where?" report to their offering.A major driving force behind the rapid adoption of mobile broadband was the availability of user-friendly USB modems as a replacement for clunky PCMCIA cards. Today, these USB modems dominate the devices market, but this is changing rapidly. Laptops with embedded mobile broadband are becoming increasingly popular, with substantial implications for operator and vendor business models. At the same time, the range of devices being used to access mobile broadband networks is expanding. Home hubs, which provide mobile broadband connectivity to a Wi-Fi router, are gaining increasing traction in the market, while the opportunities for using the mobile handset as a modem are under-exploited.
Mobile broadband represents one of the few growth opportunities for device vendors in the face of an economic downturn. As a result, the established players ZTE and Huawei face increased competition from vendors, such as Nokia, which are looking to offset declining revenue in their traditional handset lines. These unique circumstances make for an uncertain competitive landscape where there are no guarantees about which vendors will dominate.
Mobile broadband devices: from USB modems to where? provides a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the mobile devices market. It examines the evolution of the market from USB modems to a more fragmented landscape, incorporating devices with embedded mobile broadband, home hubs and the handset as a modem, giving operators and vendors invaluable insight into the dynamics of this rapidly evolving field. It analyses the implications of the evolution for the vendor landscape. The report contains a detailed forecast of the market opportunity for each of the major types of device, with installed base and annual sales figures for 30 countries across Europe, including the EU, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine.
Mobile broadband devices: from USB modems to where? answers your key questions: - What is the market opportunity for mobile broadband devices in Europe during the next five years? - What will be the key factors determining which mobile broadband device (USB modems, laptops with embedded mobile broadband, home hubs, handsets as modems) will dominate? - What are the implications of different devices for MNO business models? Key Topics Covered: 0 Summary vii 1 The mobile data market is growing rapidly 2 The market for mobile broadband devices is growing more diverse 2.1 Terminals and end-user devices 2.2 Connectivity devices 3 Market development scenarios 3.1 Installed base: embedded laptops will overtake USB modems by 2014 3.2 Annual sales: embedded modules will account for 77% of sales in 2014 3.3 Annual service revenue: following the installed base 4 Market strategies and tactics 4.1 MNOs need to build strong relationships with IT channels 4.2 MNOs need to develop propositions aimed at notebooks with embedded modules 4.3 MNOs should offer a small, focused product range and exploit service-related opportunities 4.4 MNOs should promote connectivity, not just the device For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/022225/mobile_broadband_d ((Comments on this story may be sent to info@m2.com)) (c) 2010 M2 COMMUNICATIONS http://adf.ly/4Eea
Mobile broadband deals are more or less similar to mobile phone deals. Such deals give customers many benefits like with a deal one can win i-pods,LCD TV and laptops, Nintendo Wii, Toshiba Laptop, xbox and a number of other costly gifts. These expensive gifts customers cant think that they can get free of cost. There are networks like Vodafone, O2, Virgin Media, talk talk etc which provide mobile broadband deals.
Actually for internet service, we should have broadband connection. Broadband is the convenient and the easiest way to remain connected to internet and through internet with your friends and family.
With changing time, technologies are also changing . Mobile broadband comes with number of mobile phone deals. Mobile broadband is wireless and portable. These deals provide abounded of exciting offers and free gifts. Broadband connection facilitates user to get pleasure of 24 hour connection service with high speed to access internet smoothly.
Now dragging to the main point, Mobile Broadband gives a different experience of accessing internet. People can access at any time and anywhere with ease. Actually time has changed , people have no time to sit in front of PC for minor search. Thats why mobile broadband is best applicable for those who needs fast internet access.
No doubt birth of mobile broadband has changed the total definition of internet. Users can chat with there friends and family members at the go. You can chat easily Whether you are at home or out in a restaurant, lobby, office, living room or at a railway station or anywhere.
Mobile broadband is the best way to stay in touch with your loved ones. Nowadays mobile broadband comes in a form of Handy modem stick which is also called USB dongle. For internert access One just has to insert modem dongle into the USB Port of ones PC or the Laptop and they will be able to access internet in few seconds.
Vodafone today increased the data quota and cut excess fees (on capped plans) on its mobile broadband plans, with four new postpaid and one new prepaid options.
"We've listened to our customers," said Edward Goff, general manager of Voice and Mobile Broadband at Vodafone Hutchison Australia. "They’ve told us they want more generous data allowances; they want the freedom and flexibility to choose the exact duration of their contracts; and the want fairer pricing when they have an internet- and data-intensive month and need to go over and above their usual data allowance."
The sole prepaid plan, the Data Plus Starter pack, is now $99, down from $129. The starter pack includes 6GB of data, a 3 month expiry, a USB modem and a maximum of 14GB of data accumulation.
The four new postpaid plans are: $15 per month for 1.5GB (a 500MB increase from the previous plan), $29 per month for 4GB (a 1GB increase), $39 per month for 8GB (a 2GB increase) and finally the $49 per month plan for 10GB (a 2GB increase).
All postpaid plans have a minimum monthly spend of their namesake, for example the $15 plan has a minimum spend of $15. Early exit fees apply on the 12 month contract plans. For the $15 plan the exit fee is $15 x months left on contract and $20 x months left of contract for the $29, $39 and $49 plans. Monthly data fees on the postpaid plans have been cut from $0.10 per MB to $0.02MB.
A USB modem is included in the $29, $39 and $49 12 month contract plans for no extra charge. The modem is $4 a month on the cheapest postpaid 12 month contract plan or there is an option to buy the modem outright. The USB modem is $79 to buy outright for conumers who do not want to sign a 12 month contract and use on a month to month basis. An unlocking fee applies to all plans.
Leading mobile broadband provider 3 is to launch a revamped Mi-Fi device, boosting consumers who enjoy using web services on the move.
The internet service provider has teamed up with Huawei to offer a new Mi-Fi product which converts a 3G data connection to a local wireless network.
Consumers can use the Huawei E585, which comes in a stylish black model, to create personal Wi-Fi hotspots for up to five devices.
This characteristic may appeal to those who have purchased an Apple iPad tablet to complement their laptop or desktop PC.
Other changes from the previous Mi-Fi offering include an improved OLED display, and the removal of flashing LEDs to indicate performance.
3 is set to launch the device next month at a retail price of £49.99 on its pay-as-you-go mobile broadband packages, with other service options to be announced.
Looks like the kids at T-Mobile USA are well aware that their company's future will depend on offering both compelling handsetsand a competitive network for them to ride on. Reuters reports that the Deutsche Telekom subsidiary has been exploring all its options with regard to the provision of 4G services, including potential joint ventures with cable companies and even spectrum sharing with AT&T, though the likeliest candidate for the moment remains Clearwire's WiMAX infrastructure. Asked about a potential merger with Sprint, who controls more than 50 percent of Clearwire, T-Mobile's CEO Robert Dotson declined the idea, explaining that "what you never want to do is take one company that is going through challenges and take another company going through challenges." Reports of ongoing discussions between Clearwire and T-Mo have been around since last September, and the latest from Dotson suggests that his company is keen to get a resolution either way as soon as possible.
When we were told market research pointed to WiMAX and LTE standards for 4G connectivity coexisting, we didn't expect they'd do it quite so closely. Beceem, the maker of the WiMAX chips inside "every device in Clearwire's network," is working on a 4G modem that can handle both WiMAX and LTE, with the added extra of being able to move seamlessly between the two networks in order to find the best signal possible. The mashup of the two standards makes sense in light of all the equivocation from Clearwire and Sprint on the subject of which one they'd prefer, and would be a more than welcome simplification of our collective 4G future. Anyhow, the latest development is that Beceem and Motorola are working to pair the BCS500 to the latter's WiMAX 4G infrastructure, with the first dual-mode chips set to start sampling "later this year" and hit mass production in early 2011.
We knew Clearwire would be snaking its 4G services to select markets in North Carolina, Hawaii and Texas before the year's end, but it's always reassuring to hear a corporation come right out and affirm that those leaked dates are still solid. What's interesting about the latest announcement is that both Clearwire and Sprint will be offering 4G in these same cities under their own brands, even though the signals and towers used will be the same. Starting next month, WiMAX will officially land in Greensboro and Raleigh, North Carolina (Charlotte is already lit up, despite these companies' claims) and Austin; Dallas/Fort Worth; San Antonio, Texas. In December, the companies will get things fired up in Honolulu and Maui, two areas where we're certain techs from Sprint / Clearwire are more than eager to go "test things out." So, now that this has all panned out, how's about another leak sheet for 2010 rollouts?
Originally announced at CES this year, Netgear's 3G Mobile Broadband Wireless Router just recently started making its way into stores. Essentially, the MBR624GU enables your USB WWAN stick to become an internet source for multiple computers, handhelds or any other device that understands WiFi. You simply plug your USB WWAN modem into the rear of the unit (or into the bundled USB dongle), fire it up, and connect via WiFi or Ethernet. Sounds good in theory, right? Follow us past the break for a few impressions on how this admittedly promising device performed in the real world.
Frankly, there isn't a whole lot to say for Netgear's WWAN router, and that's a good thing. Cradlepoint is largely credited with starting this fad, but with devices like the MiFi making themselves known, the demand for these boxes is sure to slow. For folks who already own a USB WWAN stick -- or would rather more than five simultaneous users have access to their connection -- it's hard to go wrong with the MBR624GU.
By and large, the unit looks exactly like the rest of Netgear's routers. It's compact, lightweight and ought to travel well. Speaking of, Netgear assures us that a cigarette adapter is on the horizon, but for now, your best bet for using this whilst cruising is to snag a power inverter and use the conventional AC adapter. We used an admittedly overpowered 350W DC to AC Power Inverter from Radio Shack to power the router and our laptop in the car, and we never had any issues maintaining a connection on the go.
Setup was an absolute breeze. We simply plugged in our Sprint U727 EV-DO USB modem, nailed the "on" button, and within seconds a connection was live. The first time you connect via WiFi (at least through a PC), you'll be prompted to establish a router name, password, etc., and a few minutes later you're locked in and ready to roll. As for speed, you won't see a boost by using this over a direct USB connection, but it's the flexibility here that sells it. We connected three laptops and two phones at once, and while simultaneously downloading was obviously sluggish, it worked.
In the end, there's little else to say other than the device simply functions as it's supposed to. Connections are easy to establish and maintain, and there are even a foursome of Ethernet sockets for those who'd prefer to jack in directly. There's also a dedicated WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) button and a power on / off button that enables you to keep it plugged in but powered down when it's not needed. Our only real gripe is the omission of a WAN Ethernet jack, which would theoretically allow the device to double as a standard WLAN router. As it stands, you'll only be distributing WWAN signals over this, and unless you're locked into a USB stick for the better part of two years, the $100 asking price might be a bit much. 'Course, we'd probably feel differently if the MiFi didn't exist or if this thing had some sort of dual purpose, but as it stands, you'll need an awfully compelling reason to drop a Benjamin here in order to distribute your WWAN signals.
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