3G for business: Orange takes a bite
Published: 02 Jul 2004 12:15 BST
After years of hype around 3G, mobile operators are finally beginning to deliver on the promise of ubiquitous, high-speed Internet access. As Orange announces its own third-generation datacard, hot on the heels of Vodafone, mobile workers have some more substantial but expensive alternatives to the patchy coverage offered by Wi-Fi.
News
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Analysis
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Reviews
Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G/GPRS datacard
Vodafone's Mobile Connect 3G/GPRS datacard is the first product in the UK to provide a fast mobile data service via a third-generation (3G) network. It consists of a Type II PC Card with a SIM slot, installation software on a CD, and a detachable aerial that plugs into the card to give improved reception.
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