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AT&T announced a new 3G LaptopConnect device made by Sierra Wireless – the AT&T USBConnect Lightning. The new 3G modem is set to be officially available throughout the carrier’s retail stores beginning November 22nd, when interested customers will be able to grab it for free after rebate and with a contract (at least $35/month).
As expected, the Lightning is made to sing along AT&T’s upgraded HSPA network, providing users with download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps. The device comes pre-loaded with AT&T Communication Manager (ACM) 7.0 software to help customers manage their connections.
As for AT&T’s HSPA 7.2 Mbps network upgrade plans, the carrier’s initial deployment is set to hit Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and Miami by the end of the year. Then by the end of Q2 2010, the company plans to deploy the network upgrade in 25 of the nation’s 30 largest markets, and to reach about 90% of its existing 3G network footprint by the end of 2011.
[Via: slashphone]
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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.
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