Deutsche Telekom owned T-Mobile laid out detailed plans for their webConnect rocket modem, the first HSPA+ modem for the mobile phone operator. The USB modem which is compatible with both the Mac and Windows operating system will begin to ship this Sunday, March 14, 2010. At that time, the wireless modem will be available through online stores as well as in the Philadelphia area where HSPA+ service will first launch.
Sticker price on the modem is $100 provisional upon a signed two year data plan commitment. Mobile Internet users will have a choice amongst a couple of T-Mobile data plans. These are the Even More and Even More Plus plans which come with a monthly charge of $60 (5GB Cap) and $30 (200MB Cap) respectively. Optionally, mobile users can elect to be contract free by purchasing the modem outright and subsequently choosing a monthly plan of $50 (5GB Cap) or $20 (200MB Cap). Regardless of the mobility plan selected, all will include free WiFi connectivity at any of T-Mobile’s public access points.
Although HSPA+ access may be regionally restricted at this time, it’s believed that the deployment of HSPA+ networks will grow nationally throughout the year. Currently, there are no mobile phones that can take advantage of the faster speeds available through this high speed network.
Via: Device Mag, Electronista
