T-Mobile Offers Mobile Broadband Sharing
By Alexis • Nov 26th, 2008 • Category: Mobile Computing Accessory NewsA few days back research was conducted which concluded that a large number of mobile broadband customers are willing to share their Internet connections with their friends, relatives or anybody else. Responding to such desire, T-Mobile has taken the initiative to shape this dream into reality by launching the Mobile Broadband Share Dock. This device will let the mobile broadband users to share their Internet connections. The Mobile Broadband Share Dock will be available free of charge and will be a part of the company’s broadband package or contract. As of now the device will be given free for a maximum of 18 months.
The Mobile Broadband Share Dock works in the same way as a fixed line wireless router works. In other words, it is very similar to the Belkin Wireless Modem Router, except in dongle form. It can be used to share the Internet among up to three laptops via one broadband dongle. All the three machines can be either connected simultaneously or at varied time intervals. The Mobile Broadband Share Dock supports Plug n Play and thus offers easy setup and quick installation. The company however has not enhanced the download speeds and is offering the new Internet sharing service with the Share Dock @ £20 per month for a total of 3GB of data.
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