| Modem, a term derived form | | | | networks. With a speed of up to 1.8Mbps down |
| Modulator-Demodulator used to stand for a | | | | and 384kbps up, it enables users to enjoy |
| device that allowed a computer or terminal to | | | | access to wireless connectivity similar to |
| transmit data over a standard dial-up | | | | DSL or cable modems. In addition to |
| telephone. This description of a modem is | | | | supporting high-end HSDPA technology, the |
| inadequate and was suitable only until the | | | | wireless 3G modem is also compatible with |
| late 1990s. Since the advent of high-speed | | | | UMTS, EDGE and GPRS networks. |
| cable and DSL connections, modem now refers | | | | |
| to devices that offer low-speed dial-up or | | | | This capability of the wireless 3G modem |
| high-speed broadband. Taking technology one | | | | makes it an ideal device for operators |
| step ahead, the wireless 3G modem provides | | | | planning to upgrade their networks to HSDPA |
| global wireless access to the Internet and | | | | as it supports currently deployed wireless |
| e-mail. | | | | broadband technologies (WCDMA 2100MHz, EDGE |
| | | | Class 10 Quad band). By virtue of this |
| USB wireless 3G modem creates connection of | | | | technology, you can get access to the |
| computers and private networks with the | | | | Internet using your 3G mobile phone as a |
| Internet as the primary or back-up route. It | | | | modem by simply connecting your handset to |
| is especially suitable for desktop users | | | | your PC with a USB cable. What more, while |
| seeking permanent wireless Internet | | | | you are browsing the net, you can still use |
| connection and users in rural areas where no | | | | your 3G mobile to make and receive phone |
| other means of broadband Internet are | | | | calls or send and receive text messages. |
| available. It is also equally suitable for | | | | |
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