Olive Telecom launches world’s first multi-mode modem

Mumbai: The world’s first modem that can support 3G in both GSM and CDMA networks has been developed by Indian convergence device developer, Olive Telecom.

The new multi-connective ‘Qualcomm MDM6600’ chipset was launched in Russia earlier this week with Sky Link, a part of Rostelecom, the largest state owned telecom conglomerate in Russia, the company announced here today.

According to Olive Telecom, the Qualcomm MDM6600 combines all the core technologies of the third generation, existing in the world. It supports frequency ranges from 450MHz to 2100MGts, GSM/GPRS/EDGE, CDMA,HSDPA,HSPA (up to 14.4 Mbps) and EV-DO (to 14.7 Mbps) as well as the technology of satellite positioning GPS and GLONASS, which is especially important for the Russian Federation, the company said.

In addition to traditional USB-modems and wireless access points, Wi-Fi based on the new chip will be organised by release of embedded modules for notebook PCs, tablet PCs, components for special Machine-to-Machine applications. An additional advantage is reduced power consumption; the Modem will increase the operating time by double.