O2’s short cut software addition makes it possible for iPhone owners to use their handsets as a wireless modem on their computer at an extra cost of GBP 14.68 per month for up to 3GB of download data. This comes additionally to the existing iPhone monthly contract that allows unlimited data downloads. This move invited widespread protests from the iPhone owners in the country as they expected that their unlimited contracts would be treated with an extension to accommodate the usage of the handset as a mobile broadband dongle, particularly for Apple enabling its iPhone with the iphone 3.0 software.

A report from a journalist close to the Guardian, claimed that with a 3G iPhone it took only seconds to download and install the profiles without any delay as well as start working flawlessly. Apple’s latest iPhone 3GS, as an attached modem connected to the PC delivers the speed of a typical mobile broadband connections boasting of up to 1.4Mbps.

In the UK, iPhone is only available with O2. A spokeperson of O2 warned that the use of this feature without the purchasing of bolt-on software was subjected to a prohibition that was specific under their terms of service. He claimed that they had the right to take action against the failing cutomers under this term, which may extend to charge them as well as disconnecting their service. He added that the company however, would only making the decisions on a case by case basis.

BenM website had created an XML file based on Apple’s iPhone configuration utility and had it pushed into the iPhone users’ handsets. The iPhone users could download the profile from the website of BenM to engage the dongle facility. This configuration is available as free download from Apple website with an APN and a password that are published online. With sufficient technical knowledge, one can create and attach the tethering profile and employ it on their iPhone to convert it into a dongle.

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T-Mobile felt it was the right time to launch its fresh USB mobile broadband dongle; the WebConnect USB Laptop Stick, as its 3G network rollout is fast emerging a success and the nation is getting blanketed by numerous WiFi hotspots. This portable modem launched by T-Mobile was manufactured by Huawei Technologies Co. It connects to a laptop using its USB connector and help the device access internet using the 3G network of T-Mobile or WiFI.

This mobile broadband dongle highlights an integrated software called T-Mobile Connection Manager that detects the optimal internet connection available, automatically. This comes in addition to the tri-band 3G connectivity offered by the dongle, which allows the user to use it overseas as well on compatible networks. It can also function teaming up with GPRS/EDGE networks, when 3G coverage is hardly available.

Another advantage of the WebConnect laptop stick of T-Mobile is that apart from being a mobile broadband modem, it can also assume the role of a data storage device of the portable kind. This is made possible by equipping the dongle with a SDHC/MicroSD expansion slot, which can accommodate cards of up to 8GB memory. Mobile Broadband dongle measures 3.5 inches in length, 1.1 inches in width and 0.4 inch in thickness. It weighs 1.5 ounces.

This Laptop Stick of T-Mobile would be available from March 25, in selected retail stores of T-Mobile. It is also expected to be availed online consequently. The price is also subject to vary according to different contracts.