14 DAY TRIAL // Canadian mobile operator Roger Wireless will be offering its customers the fastest cellular connection following the selection of Option's Globe Trotter GT MAX '7.2 Ready' HSDPA data card. Option's GT MAX series features the unique integrated flip-out antenna that ensures ease and convenience of use and can be simply retracted when the user needs to carry it around in a briefcase or bag, without having to remove the card from the laptop.
The data card will be sold under the GT MAX '7.2 Ready' brand and will deliver tri-band HSDPA at data speeds of up to 3.6 Mbps. It is compatible with mobile network infrastructure equipment that is capable of supporting higher HSDPA data rates of up to 7.2 Mbps and has inherent support for 3G operations at 384kbps as well as EDGE/GPRS. Option's unique ART (Advanced Radio Technology) internal architecture differentiates the GT MAX '7.2 Ready' from other HSDPA devices through the introduction of Receive Radio Diversity and Receive Equalization into the product design, leading to important benefits to users and operators.
Jan Callewaert, CEO Option commented: "With Rogers Wireless we are expanding our global footprint to the Canadian territory. We are very pleased that they have selected our GT MAX data card as their flagship product. I am looking forward to a long term relationship with Rogers."
Rogers Wireless is the largest Canadian mobile operator that currently serves more than 6.8 million subscribers. It is also the only wireless service provider in Canada to operate on the GSM/GPRS/EDGE and HSDPA technology platform with a network coverage of around 94 percent of Canada's population. Aside from Rogers' customers, the data card will also be available to customers of Fido, a Rogers Wireless subsidiary since November 2004.