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News
Issue #2002 - 40 (October 2002)
(Updated Oct.
22, 2002)
INFRASTRUCTURE, PRODUCTS & SERVICES
PCS Vision Service from Toshiba to
Catalyze Corporate Wireless Adoption
Source: News story written by Mala Nugehally, special to
MobileInfo.Com
Toshiba's Computer Services Group (CSG) has committed to enhancing productivity levels of wireless users through its brand new offering combining the Sprint PCS Vision Service with the PCS Connection Card by Novatel Wireless (Merlin C201ä). With this offering, Toshiba has committed to enhancing wireless capabilities among its customers by providing a variety of plans to select from for any business need. Endorsing this commitment, Peter Leparulo, senior vice president, CDMA operations of Novatel Wireless commented "The launch of PCS Vision from Sprint has been a catalyst for increased wireless use and adoption, while Toshiba has a clear leadership position in mobile computing, and is the largest supplier of laptops worldwide".
The key aspects of this offering include:
- the Novatel Wireless (Merlin C201) PC Card for $249 with the option to choose from four primary PCS Vision service plans ranging from $39.99 to $119.99 a month.
- the ability for business customers to access email, the Internet, corporate databases and other corporate communications on their Toshiba notebooks when they are mobile anywhere through the PCS Vision Service offering on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
- high-speed wireless data access up to 144 Kbps, with average speeds of 50 to 70 Kbps.
With a 2-way wireless WAN, this offering promises to redefine the way the mobile workforce of both existing and potential Sprint and Toshiba business customers stay connected.
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