What’s the next catch up for high speed Internet? It’s the HSUPA (High-speed Uplink Packet Access) network. Technically, it’s the protocol used by your mobile phone network, which is considered to be 3.75G or even 4G sometimes. That’s the next step for the world of wireless, if you can’t get a WiFi, the next option is HSUPA, if your country has the coverage.
Well, Option has just announced a USB version of GlobeSurfer HSUPA modem for you to get ready for HSUPA. The modem gives you a downstream of 7.2Mbps and upstream of 2Mbps.
It features a swivel USB head, which should fit easily to any USB port no matter what your casing is.
It should also have plug ‘n play” abilities, backwards compatibility with EDGE/GPRS/GSM data connections, tri-band / quad-band support, and a wide range of OS support that includes Windows Vista and OS X. No word yet on pricing or availability.
Product Page, via [crunchgear]
March 5th, 2007 at 3:28 am
Hi KetYung,
What is the difference between HSUPA modem with the normal wireless connection that we use?
Thanks.
March 5th, 2007 at 4:48 am
hi Fenton;
The normal wireless is using WiFi, a computer network connection. WiFi needs hotspot area and normally hotspot area only available at restauran or coffeeshop (provided by these reataurants or coffee shops provide it.) or small area in the cities or you make your own at home etc. Or in the states, Google is providing quite a big coverage. Rural areas will not have WiFi coverage.
HSUPA is a high speed supported by mobile phone network, which is 3G (3rd gen) or above. The mobile phone network shall have coverage up to the entire country, no matter you’re in urban or rural area. Even though you’re in rural area, if your country’s mobile coverage can reach there, and your cellphone can connect using 3G there, then having this modem connected to your PC/laptop, you’re able to connect to the Internet
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