Dell and MTNL tie up to offer 3G wireless Internet on laptops

Posted by admin on September 9, 2009 in category: Telecom, laptop, netbook

US based PC maker Dell has tied up with Indian Telecom operator MTNL to offer 3G wireless Internet connectivity on its select range of laptops and netbooks. These connected-by MTNL products would be available through Dells distribution channels in Mumbai and Delhi.

The solution includes an embedded 3G Ericsson module with GPS, and MTNL SIM on Dell’s select range of laptops and netbooks, plus a 3G pre-paid mobile broadband data package with national roaming facility from MTNL. This solution eliminates the need to use an additional USB modem (or dongle) to connect to the Web, and by having an embedded modem, customers will experience an ‘always-on’ experience with greater stability and data speeds on the network. This ‘power’ bundle starts from an estimated price point of Rs 30,000 and will be offered on Dell’s Inspiron Mini 10 netbook, with other models available soon.

MTNL’s ‘always-on’ data connection supports interactive services including high-speed Internet access with download speeds up to 3.6Mbps. [via]

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