Telstra Eite 21MB USB306 Modem Specifications
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Telstra recently announced its Next G network upgrade recently, taking the theoretical maximum speed of the network from 14.4Mbps to 21Mbps in Australia's major cities with typical download speeds of 550kps to 8Mbps within 21Mbps coverage areas and 550 kbps to 3 Mbps in other coverage areas. The Telstra Turbo 21 USB modem is the first device capable of taking advantage of the upgraded network speeds.
Telstra's Next G network, provides 3G and wireless broadband coverage to 99 per cent of the Australian population. The peak rated upload speed is 1.9 Mbps with typical upload speeds of 300 kbps to 1 Mbps. The Turbo 21 USB modem features upgradeable upload speed (expected 5.8 Mbps peak rating in future).
The required software for the Elite comes on the included CD. The software is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and Vista however it's not compatible with Mac OS. The wireless connection manager is easy to use, with a visual indication of signal strength and of the amount of data sent and received.
The modem is made by Sierra and is model USB306 for the Telstra Mobile Broadband version and USB306bp for the BigPond version. The modem itself has a connection for an to be plugged in.
The BigPond 21 USB Mobile Card includes a microSD slot and a 1GB microSD memory card. Doubling as a USB memory drive and allowing users take documents, photos and data wherever they take their USB mobile card.
The specifications of the Telstra Mobile Broadband Elite Modem/BigPond Wireless Broadband Elite USB Mobile Card are:
- Peak rated download speed of 21 Mbps
Telstra's Next G network has been upgraded with HSPA+ 21 Mbps peak downlink and 1.9 Mbps peak uplink speeds.
- Typical download speeds of 550 kbps - 8 Mbps in selected metropolitan and regional areas or 550 kbps to 3 Mbps in other coverage areas
- Peak rated upload speed of 1.9 Mbps
- Typical upload speeds of 300 kbps - 1 Mbps
- Upgradeable upload speed (expected 5.8 Mbps peak rating in future)
- USB device port
- CD installation
- Compatible with Windows Vista, XP
Minimum system requirements:
Windows Vista (SP1, x86/32-bit& x64/64-bit)
XP (SP2, SP3 or Media Centre Editions, x86/32-bit)
MEMORY: 512Mb RAM minimum, 150MB hard disk space
24 month manufacturers warranty
Next G coverage depends in part on where you are, what particular device you are using and whether your device has an and patch lead attached.
Currently the BigPond 21 USB Mobile Card has a recommended retail price of $399 and is available on all current in-market BigPond wireless broadband plans. Eligible Telstra customers can take advantage of the BigPond Wireless Broadband Offer which includes half the monthly access fees for the first 12 months when signing up to a 36 month plan, and a device rebate.
The turbo 21 (Telstra Mobile Broadband) is available on 24-month plans: $39 per month for a 400MB data allowance, or $59 per month with a 1GB data allowance there are also plans with greater data allowances. Both plans come with a $299 up-front cost or alternatively the Turbo 21 Modem will cost $499 if you decide to purchase it outright.
As of June 2009 drivers for the 21MB to run on MAC OS systems has been releases
Note: Specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by Campad Electronics in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. Campad Electronics neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications and pricing supplied.
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