Wireless modem

A wireless modem is used to access the Internet via cell phone operators' networks.

Description

• It is convenient to use in travel and in any situation where there is no access to a Wi-Fi network. It integrates into ATMs, vending machines, security systems, vehicles, remote control systems, etc.;
• Different mobile network rates can be used;
• Easy to install.

USB modem

It is connected to a laptop or tablet via a USB port. It looks like a flash drive.

It only connects one gadget to the Internet.

Standard Networking

Modems can use different standard networks. They differ from each other in the speed of data transmission and the quality of the received connection.

GSM, GPRS, and EDGE

These are the mobile communication standards for 2G. Data rates range from 14 Kbps to 400 Kbps. On your smartphone, this communication standard is indicated by the letter E.

3G

• UMTS – Data transfer rate is 284 Kbps
• HSPA – Data transfer speed is 1.8 Mbps
• HSPA+ – Data transfer speed is up to 42 Mbps

4G (LTE)

4G has a data transfer rate of up to 300 Mbps, while LTE-A has a data transfer rate of up to 1Gbps.

A 4G-supported modem, in case it cannot catch this standard, switches to 3G, since it automatically supports this standard as well.

5G

This is the new generation of the network, which is just getting started. The speeds can reach 20 Gbps.