Telstra Turbo Pre-Paid Wireless Modem USB301
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Need more speed from your Telstra prepaid wireless modem? The Telstra Turbo prepaid modem being a 7.2 MB/s device provides this speed fix. The USB modem itself is a slim, lightweight, design with lanyard included.
With the new Sierra usb modem, the USB301, you can enjoy typical speeds of 550Kbps to 3Mbps. This translates to downloading a 2MB YouTube video in as little as 12 seconds according to Telstra.
The device itself operates on the Next G network, which provides high-speed wireless internet access and gives superior mobile coverage for fast internet access when you are on the move.
Setting up your prepaid Turbo Modem is easy. The auto installation software is on the modem itself which eliminates the need for you to have a cd to keep your connection manager software on and allows for an easier setup. Just plug your modem into a spare usb port and the software will self install. The prepaid Telstra Turbo modem is usable on both Mac and PC. Mac compatibility includes OS X 10.4.11 and later and for the PC, Windows compatibility includes XP, Vista and Windows 7.
The Turbo prepaid modem also has the ability for a direct connection to an external antenna to help improve reception in areas with marginal reception. Also handy is the abilty to insert a micro SD memory card into the modem's slot to use the modem as a USB flash drive.
We think the Prepaid Turbo modem at $179 is definetly worth the extra asking price over the older MF626 prepaid modem given the device's extra speed and the ability to directly connect an external antenna.
USB 301 Mobile Broadband USB Mode, Specifications:
Network Operating Frequencies:
UMTS 850/2100MHz
EDGE / GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
HSDPA: 7.2 Mbps peak downlink device rating
HSUPA 5.8 Mbps uplink rating
Actual HSDPA and HSUPA speeds are less than the device ratings. Typicallly download speeds of 550kbps to 3Mbps will be achieved while typical upload speeds are 300kbps to 3Mbps in capitals cities, metropolitan and selected regional areas according to Telstra.
Compatible Operating Systems:
PC: Windows, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Mac: Mac OS X 10.4.11 and later (including 10.6 snow leopard)
External antenna connection port.
Micro Sd card slot
Dimensions: 67 x 25 x 13 mm
Weight: 30g approx
12 month manufacturer warranty
Included in the Prepaid Turbo Starter Kit are:
USB301 modem
Lanyard
USB Extension cable
Quick Start Guide
Getting Started Guide
As of December 2009 the price for this modem has been reduced to $149
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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