New Mobile Broadband Module launched by Ericsson for netbooks

Good news for mobile broadband users, Ericsson has launched its latest mobile broadband module specifically designed for mini lap-tops (aka netbooks). Pre-certified with many of the world's largest networks, the new module enables manufactures to quickly equip their netbooks with integrated wireless connectivity. The new mobile broadband module (Ericsson F3307) is specifically designed for netbooks, enabling manufactures to quickly equip their products with integrated HSPA wireless connectivity.

Optimized for netbooks, the new module combines performance, simplicity and low power consumption at an attractive cost for manufacturers. Ericsson has also pre-approved its modules with mobile operators in more than 75 countries, allowing netbook manufacturers to cut the product launch phase by shortening the final certification process and enabling faster time to market.

Additionally, Ericsson is working closely with Intel to validate the F3307 mobile broadband module with Intel's next-generation netbook platform, Pine Trail-M.

Erik Reid, Director of Marketing, Intel Mobile Platforms Group says: "Built-in mobile broadband helps provide the anytime, anywhere connectivity that consumers desire. By working closely with Ericsson, we are enabling manufacturers to address broader market needs at a faster time to market through new channels, such as mobile operators, with our next-generation netbook platform, Pine Trail-M."

Ericsson estimates that more than 300 million netbooks will be sold between 2009 and 2014 with a majority having mobile broadband capabilities. Many operators are already offering mobile broadband bundled notebooks and by 2011, more than 30 percent of netbooks will be sold through operator channels.

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