AT&T announced today two new LaptopConnect cards from Option, the GT Ultra and GT Ultra Express. The new cards deliver enhanced mobile broadband performance across two popular notebook computer formats, PC Card and ExpressCard.

The GT Ultra features a retractable antenna that is compatible in laptops with PC Card (Type II) slots. The GT Ultra Express is compatible with laptops that have Express Card (34 mm) slots and features a flip-up antenna for optimal broadband performance.

The cards also automatically installs AT&T Communication Manager when first used with notebooks that have Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000. Both cards are tri-band UMTS/HSPA (850/1900/2100 MHz) and GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) compatible, making it easy to connect in more than 140 countries, including Japan and Korea.

Option GT Ultra and GT Ultra Express will be available for $49.99 after a mail-in rebate and a new two-year DataConnect contract of at least $60 a month. For a limited time beginning Feb. 15, both devices will be free after the two-year contract and an additional rebate.