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Airtel Data Card is the PC Data Card solution which delivers wireless internet capabilities to laptops and notebooks, by providing EDGE and GPRS technologies in a single PC Card package. On an EDGE network, Airtel Data Card enables connection to the Internet using EGPRS. In areas where EDGE services are not available, the Airtel Data Card still enables reliable and secure data connections over GPRS. Airtel Data Card can be used for enabling Internet, Email, and Office applications with real-time secure VPN access to corporate applications whilst on the move.

Features of the data card:

It provides a Quad-band radio card suitable for use on EGRPS/GPRS/GSM networks worldwide PTCRB compliant. The data card is compatible with most notebooks providing a Type II PC-Card slot and utilizing Microsoft Windows Operating Systems. It supports IPSec client software for end-to-end secure corporate data exchange and synchronization over VP. It is also NDIS compatible.

Features of usb modems:

Just like data card the usb modem also provides the Quad band. It is based on the EDGE or the EGPRS technology. it also has the Plug & Play feature. It is suitable for EDGE/ GPRS/GSM(SMS) and for Notebooks and PCs. International roaming becomes easy with this modem. Moreover its fully customised. There are also various SMS facilities.It can also be used for a USB PORT.

Another company that provides us with the facility of USB internet is Reliance Communications.

The Reliance Netconnect broadband provides the following features...

Reliance wireless broadband ia available for laptop and desktop. This connection provides speed upto 3.1Mbps in Reliance Broadband cum Network. Uploads take place at a speed of upto 1.8 Mbps.The usb internet is downward compatible with Reliance High Speed 1X network.It connects across 20000 towns & 5 lakh villages in India. It also provides connectivity along major highways, railway routes, airport lounges and remote locations in India .Rich media and heavy applications such as video conferencing, video streaming, electronic surveillance, online multiplayer gaming and heavy file transfers can be run using this service. It also has plug & play feature.

The TATA Indicom photon that provides us with wireless internet across the TATA Indicom network guarantees speed upto 153.6 kbps..

It has the following advantages.

The Internet Advantage

Data transfer and access is done using the The Plug 2 Surf / Vdata card of the Tata Indicom photon at high speed. Just switch on your PC / laptop and get connected, so you dont miss out on any critical information even while you are on the move. It requires minimal user steps and fastest network registration connect directly to the Tata Indicom network .

The Voice Advantage

Voice calls can ba made and received without any hassles. Plug 2 Surf / Vdata card has a earphone jack. Connect to this provision for voice calls. It also has the facility of caller Id. Voice calls rates are also attractive.

The SMS Advantage

It provides two way messaging facility available on both devices. Send messages while you are connected on your voice call or internet mode. It is very useful for being online, and being able to send and receive message.