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ZTE Launches Its First HSPA+ 21.6M Data Card in Greece
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ZTE has launched its first HSPA+ USB data card in Greece in cooperation with the country’s leading mobile operator Cosmote, part of OTE Group. The MF662 device supports peak download speeds of up to 21.6 Mbps and 5.76 Mbps in the uplink on Cosmote’s HSPA+ high-speed mobile broadband network. With a flexible rotatable connector, the compact data card can be easily adjusted and plugged into any USB interface.

ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, along with COSMOTE, the largest mobile phone operator in Greece, have launched ZTE’s first high-speed HSPA+ USB data card in Greece. The MF662 is a high-performance modem that supports download and upload speeds of up to 21.6 Mbps and 5.76 Mbps respectively.

Offering users an enhanced mobile broadband experience, the MF662 has been especially designed for HSPA+ networks. A light and compact device, it enables users to enjoy high-speed mobile broadband anywhere. It is equipped with a flexible rotatable connector that can be easily adjusted and plugged into any USB interface, and it also supports a MicroSD card with data storage of up to 8G.

“There is a growing demand for high-bandwidth and reliable data services in Greece. ZTE’s MF662 offers consumers access to COSMOTE’s high-speed mobile broadband network, combined with a stylish and compact form factor,” said Mr. Zhang Yadong, General Manager of ZTE’s data card division.

The dual-mode HSPA+/UMTS data card was launched during the Mobile World Congress 2009 and is compatible with major operating systems including Windows XP, Vista, Linux and Mac OS X.

ZTE is the world's second largest and fastest growing supplier of data cards and sold over 10 million data cards up to 2008, representing a 426% increase year-on-year between 2007 and 2008.. ZTE is one of the few manufacturers able to provide 3G and WiMAX data cards and embedded modems for HSDPA, HSUPA and HSPA+.