Verizon Wireless announced the new Verizon Wireless UMW190, a USB wireless modem developed by Personal Communications Devices, will be available today online and its business sales channels. The modem is selling for $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

The UMW190 supports a combination of Dual-Band CDMA Revision A (Rev. A), Tri-Band UMTS/HSPA and Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE capabilities. Paired with Verizon Wireless’ easy-to-use VZAccess Manager software, the UMW190 offers simple “plug and play” installation and configuration.

Key features:

• Dual-Band CDMA Rev. A; Tri-Band (850/1900/2100 MHz UMTS/HSPA) and Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (900/1800, 850/1900)
• Pre-installed SIM card
• USB connection
• Compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Vista
• Visual status indicator
• Built-in text messaging, an added communication option