T-Mobile to turn 3G USB dongles into Wi-Fi routers with new service
By David Gonzales on 02 Oct 08Ever felt the need to share the relatively fast 3G mobile broadband access you’re getting from your USB dongle to friends when you’re with them? Well, T-Mobile is looking to allow you to do just that, with a new product and service to be launched in the “next couple of days.”
The plan is to make T-Mobile 3G USB dongles, with the aid of a contraption called the Mobile Broadband Share Dock, full on wireless routers within minutes. New Mobile Broadband Share Docks will be offered bundled with T-Mobile SIM-locked 3G USB dongles that can be used anywhere with a power socket to share 3G Internet access.
This setup should be good for up to three users at a time, and will give each full networking functions such as sharing folders after enduring just a quick setup wizard.
The concept alone is desirable, but the price should make you break into smile as well. The Mobile Broadband Share Dock will cost £20 or about $35 USD a month, under an 18-month contract. The USB dongle will be bundled free.
Via Pocket Lint
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