Option Connect 3G

Fast 3G Data Speeds

The Vodafone 3G Mobile Connect dual mode 3G/GPRS datacard can be used with almost any laptop to provide high-speed internet services and email access, letting you work wherever you are. Being dualband it works throughout Europe, Africa and Asia/Pacific.

 

Simple & Easy to use

There's no need for a separate mobile phone and there's no complicated set-up process. Simply install the easy-to-use Vodafone Dashboard software and then slide the data card into your laptop. Vodafone's fast 3G datacard makes mobile working work. The latest version of the dashboard software now offers support for the Apple Mac for the first time.

Stay Connected

Mobile Connect takes advantage of Vodafone's 3G network, offering connection speeds that are up to seven times faster than a 56k modem dial-up connection. If you find yourself in an area without 3G coverage, it'll keep you connected by switching automatically to the well-established GPRS data service. In both cases, you'll be able to:

 

• access internet-based email accounts
• browse any web page
• send and receive text messages
• chat using instant messages
• connect to business networks using secure VPN

Business Benefits

Using Vodafone's Mobile Connect datacard gives you self-contained internet and email access on your laptop, without the need for any specialised technical knowledge. Large email attachments can be downloaded quickly and easily, making mobile working a practical reality.

 

You can even stay connected whenever you want, because you'll only pay for the amount of data you send and receive. Quite simply, it means that you can work from out of the office without compromising. There's no searching for a telephone socket and there are no embarrassing snail-paced downloads.

 

If your business already provides staff with secure remote access to email and files on your computer network, it's likely that you can offer the same services using a Mobile Connect datacard without needing any additional hardware or software.

Dual Band

The Option 3Globetrotter is a dual mode, dual band card, which means as well as operating on 3G networks it can roam onto GSM900 and GSM1800 networks in over 150 countries world-wide. (Please check first as 3G and GPRS roaming is not available in all countries). Roaming charges apply. An antenna connector means you can plug in external aerial if you regularly find yourself in fringe coverage.

Choose your Costs

When you buy your Vodafone 3G Mobile Connect datacard, you'll be able to choose between four monthly packages depending on your estimated usage. Each package includes a 'bundle' of data usage for both 3G and GPRS every month, with additional usage charged separately.

Coverage

Vodafone 3G is a brand new technology and 3G coverage is available in key towns and cities. Coverage is continually being extended but is currently available to over 60% of the UK population. When outside of a Vodafone 3G area, your data card will automatically switch to GPRS which covers 99% of the UK population.

GPRS

GPRS is an "always on" Mobile Internet service that is typically 2 to 3 times faster than traditional GSM data. Effectively being online continuously, there is no delay due to dialling up to your service provider and GPRS technology means that you are only charged by the amount of data you transfer, not how long you are online for.

Standard Circuit Switched Data (CSD)

This card can also connect if required using standard dial up connectivity known as circuit switched or just standard GSM data. This is exactly like a regular landine modem in that a call is made to a number and you are charged for the entire duration of the call. This connectivity option is useful if you need to connect to a specific server or are in a country where GPRS or 3G access is not available. Nearly all GSM networks will support this basic form of connectivity which operates at 9.6kbps. High speed circuit switched data calls operating at up to 28.8kbps are also supported by the card, although this is subject to network support.

PCMCIA

• Supports Type II PC card slot
• Takes up just one slot

Compatibility

• Windows 98/ME/NT4/2000/XP
• Mac Powerbook G4 15" or 17"
• Supports IPSec client software
• New: v5 Software Download (52Mb)

* Network dependant