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AT&T is preparing to upgrade its 3G network to HSPA+ (also known as HSPA Evolution) to allow faster data speeds. And to make users sing along the updated network, they’ll need new “HSPA+ ready” products. That said, we’ve spotted two data cards in the carrier’s future lineup.
The first one is Option 393, classic USB-based modem, which we presume also comes with microSD memory card slot. At the maximum signal strength, users should be able to download at 14.4Mbps and upload at 5.76Mbps.
The other modem is Sierra Wireless “Triple Lindy,” a dual form factor ExpressCard/PCMCIA modem a la AirCard 402. Speed wise, this one should enable speeds of up to 21.1Mbps on downlink and up to 11.5Mbps on uplink. That’s pure theory at the moment, but who knows, maybe one of you live near AT&T’s antenna and will be able to come close to these speeds on his/her laptop. First, of course, we need to see AT&T rolling out HSPA+ upgrade – it’s easier afterwards… 
[Via: Engadget Mobile]
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Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
