Swedish telecoms manufacturing giant Ericsson has announced that it is about to launch a new module specifically designed for netbooks.
A leading light in mobile broadband technology,Ericsson is responsible for a great deal of the actual hardware which runs our mobile broadband networks, and now it is making it even easier for laptop manufacturers to integrate wireless connectivity into their machines.
The module - the Ericsson F3307, to be precise - is expected to launch on Thursday, and is already pre-approved by major mobile broadband networks in 75 countries worldwide. The solution is tailor-made for netbooks, and it combines performance with low power consumption, whilst offering download speeds of up to 2Mb using the HSPA standard.
Mats Norin, Vice President of Ericsson Mobile Broadband Modules, commented: "Netbooks are redefining the way consumers think about the internet and mobile broadband. By coupling our cost-effective mobile broadband solution with the affordability of netbooks, Ericsson is bringing connectivity to the masses."
And hoping to make lots of money, too - the company reckons that in excess of 300 million netbooks will be sold in the next five years, most of which will come equipped with mobile broadband.
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