Option today announced that Rogers Wireless will be offering its Canadian mobile customers with Option's GlobeTrotter GT MAX "7.2 Ready" HSDPA data card. Option's GT MAX series features the unique integrated flip-out antenna: for ease and convenience, the antenna is simply retracted for briefcase or carry bag transport without the need to remove the wireless data card from the laptop.

Sold under the GT MAX “7.2 Ready” brand, the data card delivers tri-band HSDPA at data speeds up to 3.6 Mbps. Option’s broadband wireless data card is already compatible with mobile network infrastructure equipment capable of supporting higher HSDPA data rates of up to 7.2 Mbps. Backward compatibility ensures HSDPA connections at lower data rates of 3.6 Mbps and 1.8 Mbps. The wireless data card also has inherent support for 3G operation at 384 kbps as well as quad-band EDGE and GPRS. The GT MAX’s support for this low frequency band and the built-in Advanced Radio Technology further enhances indoor connectivity.

Unique Features of GlobeTrotter GT MAX commercialised by Rogers Wireless

• Unrivalled features in a single wireless Data Card device; 
• Five Band flip-out Antenna design (Patented technology);
• No need to remove the card from the laptop for transport; 
• Tri-band HSDPA/UMTS 2100/1900/850 MHz bands – compatible with World Wide usage; 
• Advanced Receiver Technology (Receive Diversity & Equalisation);
• Quad Band EDGE/GPRS 1900/1800/900/850 MHz bands - compatible with World Wide usage; 
• Future Proof “7.2 Mbps Ready” – No need to purchase a new wireless data card; 
• Designed for Windows XP and Windows Vista Capable.