T-Mobile USA Inc. launched the Sony Ericsson GC79 PC card providing access to the carrier’s GPRS and 802.11b-based Wi-Fi data networks from a single device. The tri-band device operates on 900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS networks and sells for $200.
“This GPRS card with integrated Wi-Fi functionality is in keeping with our promise to continuously offer customers new and better ways to communicate and the freedom to communicate in whatever way they want,” said Scott Ballantyne, vice president of business services marketing for T-Mobile USA.
T-Mobile USA offers unlimited access to both its GPRS and Wi-Fi networks for $50 per month to existing voice customers.
Cingular Wireless L.L.C. offers the Nokia Corp. D311 dual-band GPRS/Wi-Fi device that operates on 850/1900 GSM/GPRS networks and is compatible with 802.11b hot spots.
