Thrane M4 data modem

This terminal is a further development of the existing Capsat® Messenger (M4) system with a focus on the MPDS service. With MPDS, the user is only charged by the amount of data sent and received and it is therefore an ideal solution for e-mail, scada applications, web and intranet access.

The TT-3080M Data Terminal, which uses Inmarsat’s GAN Service, is enabled for data transfer at either 2.4 Kbps, 64Kbps (Mobile ISDN) or Packet Data (MPDS). The voice facility is not available on this terminal, making it smaller, less expensive and more suitable for data-intensive solutions.

The terminal was developed primarily for scada applications, which are often run from unmanned locations and where data gathering and transmission is a necessity. With the Data Terminal, GCS expands into new markets such as remote banking, rural social welfare programs, and oil & gas markets.

TT-3080M Data modem spec sheet

For more information or pricing, please contact a GCS Sales Representative at (888)SAT-1USA (728-1872) (US-toll-free) or +1(585)742-9100 (international) or email info@globalcoms.com.

Sprint Overdrive dual-mode WiMAX / EV-DO mobile hotspot leaks into the wild

Move over, MiFi -- this Sprint Overdrive dual-mode WiMAX / EV-DO mobile hotspot that just hit our inbox has taken over as our new object of broadband desire. Our tipster says internal training on the Sierra-built device has already begun, and that the unit itself features a microSD slot, support for location services, and has a 100-foot Wi-Fi range -- but sadly we don't have pricing or availability deets to share yet. We're hoping we find out more at CES -- and we'd bet that new dual-mode U301 WiMAX modem that leaked a couple weeks ago makes an appearance as well. Fingers crossed.

Update: The same tipster that sent us the information to start with is back with a few tidbits on the U301. According to the anonymous individual, that USB modem will be launching in February for $49.99 on contract. Also on the horizon? A WiMAX home desktop modem with a special price plan of its own.