Dell previews plans to integrate 3G mobile connectivity
Next-Generation notebooks can be customized to connect with Vodafone in select European countries
Dell has announced it will bring Vodafone's third-generation (3G) wireless broadband technology to Dell's notebook customers in the UK, France and Germany. With its build-to-order capability, Dell aims to expand customers' wireless connectivity options by delivering built-in access to Vodafone's high-speed wireless data network in these countries. This new service will mean users will have readily available access to e-mail, Internet and servers through the Vodafone mobile broadband data network.
Beginning in the first half of this year, Dell will offer notebook computers with optional integrated High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) wireless broadband capability, which will boost current 3G download speeds by approximately four times.
The built-in mobile broadband technology will also be backward compatible with Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS - also known as 3G) technology and General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) wireless data networks.
Dell says it is the first major personal computer supplier to announce wireless carrier partnerships in multiple regions, including initial agreements with Vodafone in France, Germany and the UK.
"Our collaboration with Dell is an important part of Vodafone's plan to provide customers with new mobile solutions that use HSDPA to bring the full potential of mobile broadband to life," said Nick Jeffery, global marketing director, Vodafone.
"This is another important step in providing world-class mobile broadband technology to Dell customers," said Jeff Kimbell, director of business marketing, Dell Europe, Middle East and Africa. "Dell's collaboration with Vodafone demonstrates Dell's on-going strategy to deliver innovative technology solutions to market to meet our customers' requirements. With Dell and Vodafone working together, customers can benefit from built-in, easy-to-use technology that provides access to the 3G wireless network deployed broadly worldwide."
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