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