SAN DIEGO-Modem maker Novatel Wireless Inc. said it has begun shipping its Merlin U740 HSDPA-enabled PC data cards to European carriers. The company said the cards would work on HSDPA networks as coverage becomes available from the carriers.
“We have worked with leading 3G operators to ensure development of easy-to-use and differentiated solutions to guarantee a high-quality user experience through the evolution of network standards,” said Peter Leparulo, chief executive officer at Novatel Wireless. “HSDPA marks an important technological advance for our industry, and we are pleased to be providing our customers with the Merlin U740.”
Novatel is in a race with Sierra Wireless Inc. and other modem makers to support initial rollouts of HSDPA technology around the world.
