Posted: 03rd May, 2008 By: MarkJ
Novatel Wireless has announced a new distribution deal with
O2 UK for its Ovation MC930D(TM) USB broadband modem (dongle). O2 itself will market and promote the device as the O2 '
Mobile Broadband' USB Modem:
Optimized for Europe, the Ovation MC930D is a global modem designed to provide peak download speeds of 7.2 Mbps and upload speeds of 2.1 Mbps on any worldwide HSPDA/HSUPA network supporting the 2100 MHz band. Based on the same award winning design as the MC950D, it features an extremely streamlined form factor (70 x 25 x 12 mm) and fits comfortably in any pocket, enabling the user to securely check email, surf the Web and remain connected to corporate resources.
Obviously this USB Modem will give O2 the ability to match Vodafone's 'up to' 7.2Mbps speeds, although actually being able to deliver that kind of performance over the network has so far proven difficult to achieve.