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^{Announces a HSPA module} Ericsson frees netbooks from dongles and wires

Ericsson Wednesday launched its latest mobile broadband module specifically designed for mini lap-tops. Pre-certified with many of the world's largest networks, the new module enables manufactures to quickly equip their netbooks with integrated wireless connectivity.

Mats Norin, Vice President of Ericsson Mobile Broadband Modules says: "Netbooks are redefining the way consumers think about the internet and mobile broadband. Netbooks enable consumers to enjoy their music, video, photos and more, on the go. By coupling our cost-effective mobile broadband solution with the affordability of netbooks, Ericsson is bringing connectivity to the masses."

The Ericsson F3307 embedded mobile broadband module frees netbooks from other connectivity solutions such as dongles, enables users to directly access the internet through HSPA, the leading mobile broadband technology, which serves more than 1 billion subscribers in over 100 countries worldwide.

Ericsson has pre-approved its modules with mobile operators in more than 75 countries, allowing netbook manufacturers to cut the product launch phase by shortening the final certification process and enabling faster time to market.

Additionally, Ericsson is working closely with Intel to validate the F3307 mobile broadband module with Intel's next-generation netbook platform, Pine Trail-M.

Ericsson estimates that between now and 2014, more than 300 million netbooks will be sold; and by 2011, more than one third of them will have been sold through wireless operators as a part of mobile broadband subscriptions.

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