NetComm says it ‘raises the bar’ with its prototype

NetComm, an Australian developer and supplier of high performance
broadband communications devices, says it is preparing to launch what
it claims is "the world's first 21Mbps embedded 3G router with all the
bells and whistles" with the looming launch of 21Mbps networks
worldwide.

Showcasing the design of its prototype 21Mbps HSPA+ wireless router
(3G21W) at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last week,
NetComm says that with the imminent launch of 21Mbps networks, it is
working with partner company, Sierra Wireless, to launch its prototype
211mpbs mobile broadband router.

NetComm's Managing Director, David Stewart, claimed that "when
launched, it will be the first embedded router of its kind to operate
at 21Mbps using the HSPA+ (evolved high speed packet access) standard,
as well as being a fully-functioning 11n wireless router with four
ethernet ports.

"With this capability, the 3G21W will finally enable the true
potential of this new mobile network
standard, offering possible data speeds equivalent to those of
conventional ADSL2+ connections."

According to Stewart, for carriers currently offering or planning
mobile broadband delivery via a 21Mbps network, routers such as the
new NetComm device will open the way for maximising the customer
experience.

Stewart said the NetComm 3G21W router was being designed a