Option.N.V. today announces the new HSPA+ USB modem iCON 505. With a maximum download and upload speeds of 10.2Mbps and 5.76Mbps, the iCON 505 is only 29g and will be able to support 14.4 Mbps downstream.

Jan Callewaert, CEO at Option, comments: “The new iCON 505 is a good example of Option delivering highly sophisticated wireless technology in a very fast, compact, simple to use and reliable product. The new iCON 505 meets the evolving needs of our customers in a timely way. ”

iCON 505 features include:

• Download speeds of up to 10.2Mbps and upload speeds of up to 5.76Mbps
• Upgradeable to higher download speeds.
• Compact (6cm) and ultra light (29g) design
• Easy installation with Option’s Plug ‘n’ Play technology
• Functional easy-grip finish
• Multimode HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM compatibility
• Multiple communication ports for simultaneous data call and network coverage reports
• USB 2.0, backward compatible to USB 1.1