Option Wireless

Option Wireless

on April 23, 2010   |   2 comments



Mobile hot spots are gaining traction. They’re going from a niche product for a few people to mainstream as operators launch 3G and 4G networks. Consumers must do the research necessary to figure out which mobile router works for them. The growth stems from the release of more devices that need internet access. The iPad [...]

on April 16, 2010  



Option Wireless has reorganized its Board of Directors and the publication online of its consolidated and statutory report 2009. These are all preparations for the Annual Shareholders Meeting that will be held on April 30, 2010 in the Option offices. Patrick Desmedt and Jan Loeber will be leave the board effective March 15 and April [...]

on March 26, 2010  



Option Wireless has announced that GetWireless will be the top North American distributor of the Globesurfer III and the iCON 452. They are some of the first products to operate on the AWS frequency band in the United States. The demand for AWS compatible products is high and the demand isn’t being met in the [...]

on March 9, 2010  



Dear Router Ryan, Does the Option 452 3G modem have any carrier branding? And is it unlocked? Samir, The Option 452 does not have any carrier branding. You can use any of the top carriers, like Sprint, Verizon Wireless and AT&T. The device is unlocked. Quantum-Wireless.com has a variety of USB/Air Card modems along with [...]

on March 5, 2010  



Option Wireless will ship AT&T’s first mobile broadband USB modem. The AT&T USBConnect Velocity offers mobile users GPS, microSD storage space and mobile access to AT&T’s 3G network. “The AT&T USBConnect Velocity offers both consumer and business users an amazing mobility tool. The Velocity is easy to use, has a nice design, uses the best [...]

on March 5, 2010  



Option Wireless released its finances for the fourth quarter 2009 and the full year 2009. Revenue fell in the fourth quarter for Option, reporting 19.4 million Euro as compared to 70.2 million Euro in 4Q 08. The Board of Directors increased capital by offering up to 41,249,296 shares, raising 20,212,155.04 Euros. For the full year [...]

on March 2, 2010  



Option Wireless and Kobil Systems will team up to develop and sell the mIDentity 3G. It will combine wireless 3G and digital security of data and identities while creating a market for new services and applications. It will be available later this year and sold through Option and Kobil’s commercial channels. mIDentity is smartcard-ready with [...]

on February 24, 2010   |   1 comment



Dear Router Ryan, I have some questions about the GlobeSurfer iii from Option Wireless. Is it unlocked or customized for all telecoms and what is the mobile network range to work on it? Dear Customer, The Globesurfer 3 is available for most U.S. telecommunication’s SIM cards. The GlobeSurfer 3 provides internet access along with managing [...]

on February 22, 2010  



Option Wireless chose Olivier Lefebvre to be their next Chairman of the Board of Directors. Jan Callewaert will continue to be the full time CEO while continuing to serve on the Board of Directors. Lefebvre has  served as an Option Board member since July 2008, and previously worked at the NYSE Euronext Inc. management committee [...]

on February 16, 2010  



Option Wireless signed an agreement with Skinit, a provider of consumer electronics personalization. They support network operators, companies selling mobile devices, and end-users in making their mobile devices truly their own. Mobile operators quickly and easily select, create and order different decorations via a specific Option website that will include thousands of designs from the [...]