Wifi Revolution

With the initiation of its first wireless broadband USB modem, UM150, to CDMA carriers in North America, UTStarcom (News - Alert) Personal Communications, a division of UTStarcom, Inc., has enriched its array of services in their specialized sector.    

 

Small, but offering remarkable mobile connectivity, the UM150 weighs merely 1.57 ounces with measurements to the tune of 3.61" (h) x 1.46" (w) x 0.65. Downloading and uploading files, both Forward/Reverse Link, is prompt with the UM150 as it can download at speeds equal to 3.1 Mbps and upload as rapidly as 1.8 Mbps. Additionally, the UM150 has the capacity to operate on manifold bands consisting of CDMA 1x EVDO Rev. A & Rev. O, CDMA 1xRTT and CDMA 800, 1900 MHz.

 

The pioneering UM150 in addition, acts as a flash memory drive with a memory capability of 64 MB (Flash)/32 MB (RAM) extendable to up to 2GB or more as it has an in-built micro-SD card slot which signifies users are at present in a position to take their files with them excluding their laptops.

 

Philip Christopher, president of UTStarcom Personal Communications said, “With the UM150, CDMA carriers can offer their subscribers another powerful alternative to access wireless broadband service". He added, "Busy professionals and business travelers will embrace the simplicity, versatility and portability of the UM150."

 

The superior-speed USB 2.0 UM150 combines well with PCs that operate Windows 2000, XP or Vista and Macs the run Mac OS X 10.3.9 or over. Supplementary system necessities to operate the UM150 are a 166MHz or greater processor, 14 MB or in excess of hard disk space and no less than 32 MB RAM. The elegant-looking modem additionally possesses an in-built retractable antenna with twin LED lights that specify signal potency.

 

The UM150 will be obtainable prior to the end of the year through several CDMA carriers in North America.