The Vodafone Mobile Connect USB modem offers all Vodacom customers with desktops and laptops the easiest, most convenient way to access the Internet while mobile.
What is it?
The easy-to-use Vodafone Mobile Connect USB modem is a small 3G HSDPA enabled portable device which slots into the USB slot of any desktop or laptop running Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh - you now only need one device for all your mobile broadband Internet access needs, irrespective of the type of PC you use. The 3G HSDPA technology was built to deliver throughput speeds of up to 1.8, 3.6 and 7.2 Mbps for downloads, but expect to experience speeds between 400 Kbps and 800 Kbps with peaks of approximately 1.2 Mbps - offering you instant Internet access with no waiting for installation!
Who is it for?
The easy-to-use Vodafone Mobile Connect USB modem can be used by all Vodacom customers on any PC. People working in business such as SMMEs, as well as those customers working in corporate business environments will find this device invaluable when in or out-of-the-office to stay connected at all times. Customers at home, as well as home-based businesses, will find the Vodafone Mobile Connect USB Modem invaluable as there is no waiting period for installation, access is an easy process and the mobile broadband capability offers mobile high-speed access.
How does it work?
The Vodafone 3G Mobile Connect USB modem is a 3G HSDPA enabled device. Where 3G HSDPA coverage is not available, customers will be able to use Vodacom's GPRS/EDGE network that already covers most of South Africa. This device is compatible with all Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh-based PCs. The required Vodafone dashboard software for Windows-based PCs to connect to the Vodacom network is already loaded available on the device and automatically installs as soon as it's plugged into the USB slot of your PC. The Vodafone dashboard software for Apple Macintosh computers is included on a CD in the packaging, and can be installed by following the easy installation process. To download the software click here.
Utilising the on-screen Vodafone dashboard compatible with Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh allows you to:
- Access, send and receive emails
- Access the Internet
- Send and receive SMS messages (charged at standard SMS rates)
- Chat using your existing Instant Messaging service
- Download large attachments speedily
- Connect to your company's network from just about anywhere
- Monitor your data usage via the "usage counter"
Please be aware that its just the USB Modem and the cable for sale.....no box or software.
