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Wireless, wireless modem launched
By siliconindia
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Monday, 12 October 2009, 19:25 IST
Bangalore: Virgin Mobile has launched the a battery powered 3G wireless modem router and Wi-Fi access point which enables three computers to simultaneously access the Internet over the Optus 3G network. It claims to be the first such device in the market in Australia.
The Mobile Wi-Fi modem runs off a rechargeable lithium battery, and allows three different devices to connect to it over 802.11b/g. It has a range of about 15 metres, and weighs 90 grams. There's also a MicroSD slot to offer up to 32GB of storage. It runs on both Optus' 900MHz and 2100MHz bands.
The device, sourced from Huawei, according to Virgin Mobile, gives about four hour usage between charges. The device is being offered initially exclusivly through Dick Smiths with prepaid access for $199 and with 1GB of data (30 day expiry). Top ups are Virgin Mobile's standard prepaid options and range from $15 for 500MB over 30 days to $100 for 6GB over 90 days. However, Dick Smith stores will also offer 10GB for $149 with 365 day expiry, but only until their exclusivity period expires on 30 November.
A Virgin Mobile spokeswoman said that no decision had been taken on whether this option would be available subsequently.
