The popularity of cellular technologies reaches far beyond the use of voice calls via mobile handsets. Today, the cellular infrastructure is a global network of VOICE and DATA used in both consumer and industrial products.
SMS text messaging, remote meter-reading, and wireless enabled vending machines are but a few applications commonly referred to as the M2M ( Machine-to-Machine ) sector.
Hence if your product design requires anywhere - anytime connectivity, (beyond the distances of traditional WLAN technologies), we encourge you to explore our Cellular OEM MODULE and MODEM product and service offerings.
Should I choose a MODULE or MODEM Design Approach?
Since each customer's wireless application is unique, especially in the embedded environment, there are many factors which warrant using an OEM module vs. modem. We recommend our customers speak to our qualified to assist you in the making the best technical and market decision for your company's wireless roadmap.
| GSM / GPRS | CDMA (1xRTT) |
PCS | iDEN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Frequency (Within North America) *USA, Canada |
900 / 1800 MHz | 800 / 1900 MHz | 1900 MHz | |
| Operating Frequency ( International ) *Europe, Asia, Latin America |
850 / 1900 MHz | |||
| Example Carrier ( USA Operators ) |
Cingular / ATT T-Mobile |
Verizon ALLTEL |
Sprint LEAP |
Nextel |
| Example Carrier ( Canadian Operators ) |
Rogers | Bell Mobility Telus Mobility |
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| Maximum DataRate |
**Table still work-in-progress...