Option announces GlobeSurfer ICON that delivers simple and fast wireless broadband connectivity for consumer or business applications whether at home or at work. With its DSL comparable data speed and zero-installation, the GlobeSurfer ICON connects, and is powered, through any Desktop or Laptop USB port.

In many countries fixed line Internet services are restricted to slow 56K dial-up, slightly faster but expensive ISDN services, or very limited ADSL availability. As the footprint of HSDPA and 3G UMTS networks expand, wireless operators are able to now provide services where other technologies fail to reach.

Using patented technology, GlobeSurfer ICON is plug 'n play with zero user intervention. This means no user install, no application or driver CD. Available for mobile operators to supply 'off-the-shelf', GlobeSurfer ICON can be tailored with pre-configured network settings providing virtually instantaneous broadband access to Internet, email, instant messaging and video conferencing applications. All the user needs is to do is simply plug GlobeSurfer ICON into an available USB port and connect to the internet, wirelessly.

GlobeSurfer ICON supports numerous features to enable multiple service offerings such as network lock, cell lock, and home-zoning. Over an HSDPA network, GlobeSurfer ICON enables connection to the Internet at data speeds of up to 1.8 Mbps. In areas where HSDPA service is not available icon can connect over 3G UMTS at up to 384 kbps, quad-band EDGE/GPRS at up to 247 kbps.