Option.N.V., a wireless technology company, has announced the launch of a brand new HSPA+ USB modem – the iCON 505. The new USB modem is sold by TeliaSonera Sweden as of this month and offers TeliaSonera's broadband users the possibility of staying connected, using the fastest network of their choice, wherever they go.
With maximum download and upload speeds of 10.2Mbps and 5.76Mbps, the iCON 505 is said to be uniquely upgradeable, allowing it to evolve as networks move towards faster HSPA+ speeds. With a simple firmware upgrade it will soon offer download speeds reaching 14.4 Mbps, and it can easily transfer large files or handle high-quality streaming media at speeds that match or exceed those found on traditional fixed line Internet connections in many homes and offices.
Designed in Europe and being the first USB modem in Europe to be powered by the Icera Livanto baseband chipset, the iCON 505 is quick and easy to set up and offers outstanding reliability and excellent usability.
Jan Callewaert, CEO at Option, comments: "The new iCON 505 is a good example of Option delivering highly sophisticated wireless technology in a very fast, compact, simple to use and reliable product. The new iCON 505 meets the evolving needs of our customers in a timely way."
iCON 505 features include:
- Download speeds of up to 10.2Mbps and upload speeds of up to 5.76Mbps
- Upgradeable to higher download speeds.
- Compact (6cm) and ultra light (29g) design
- Easy installation with Option's Plug ‘n' Play technology
- Functional easy-grip finish
- Multimode HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM compatibility
- Multiple communication ports for simultaneous data call and network coverage reports
- USB 2.0, backward compatible to USB 1.1