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Nokia to launch HSPA modems in early 2009 -- take that Intel
Engadget —
... After failing to reach terms with Intel to put Nokia's HSDPA data chip inside Santa Rosa laptops back in early 2007, Nokia is going it alone. Tapio Markki, Nokia's vice president for hardware platform components, told Reuters that Nokia will ship its first ...
Nokia USB HSPA modem coming early 2009
SlashGear —
Nokia has confirmed that it plans to begin shipping a USB HSPA modem in early 2009, presumably the CS-10 Internet Stick model that it launched at the beginning of December. According to the company’s VP of hardware platform components, Nokia’s experience in developing 3G chipsets and related technologies will stand them in good stead to take on segment-leader Huawei Technologies, the OEM behind many of the USB modems currently on the market.
“Leveraging these capabilities, we believe we are ...
Nokia to Enter Wireless Modem Business
Phone Scoop - Latest News —
... plans to entire the wireless modem business and will have its first product ready by early 2009. Wireless modems, sometimes called dongles, are used to connect laptops to the Internet via high-speed cellular networks. Nokia said its will draw from its vast expertise in making cell phones to bring the modems to market. Nokia's first wireless modem will be HSPA compatible, and most likely sold through wireless network operators. No pricing was available, nor was an exact release date. more info at Reuters ...
Nokia to make 3G notebook dongles
Boing Boing Gadgets —
... bundled with services.
Strategy Analytics said it expects the global market for so-called "dongles" -- external USB modems and PC cards -- to grow to 26 million units next year from 20 million this year.
It's remarkable to think that while 3G is still shiny and fresh here, and carriers charge stiff fees for data and phone-as-modem plans, there are already price wars over it elsewhere —and it comes as standard on cheap netbooks like the EeePC Go.
Source [Reuters via UMPC Portal]
Nokia to ship 3G dongles early next year
CrunchGear —
... Nokia is planning on entering the growing market for connecting laptops to wireless networks, competing against Huawei Technologies, the current market leader. Nokia will begin shipping its first Internet stick early next year with the price yet to be disclosed. Nokia denied that the units would be branded “Donkles.” ...
