O2 UK to distribute Novatel Wireless Ovation MC930D USB broadband modem

Internet Business News, May 5, 2008

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Novatel Wireless Inc (Nasdaq:NVTL), which provides wireless broadband access solutions for the mobile communications market, reported on 2 May that O2 UK is distributing the Novatel Wireless Ovation MC930D USB broadband modem, as the O2 Mobile Broadband USB Modem.

The Ovation MC930D is a modem designed to provide a download speed of 7.2 Mbps and upload speeds of 2.1 Mbps on any HSPDA/HSUPA network supporting the 2100 MHz band. The Ovation MC930D is available through different O2 UK's direct and business sales channels, is optimized for Europe, providing an option for subscribers who need Internet access.

O2 provides mobile and broadband services to consumers and businesses in the UK and is part of Telefonica O2 Europe, which owns 50% of the Tesco Mobile and Tchibo Mobilfunk joint venture businesses in the UK and Germany respectively as well as a 100% ownership of Be, the UK fixed broadband provider.

Telefonica O2 Europe comprises of mobile network operators in the UK, Ireland and Slovakia along with integrated fixed/mobile businesses in Germany and the Czech Republic.

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