Dubai: Etisalat on Saturday announced the launch of the latest version of its wireless mobile USB modem, E170, which can be connected to the USB port directly.

Smaller than the standard PC mouse, the plug and play device offers convenience and ease of access to the laptop users who can access the Internet, anytime and anywhere on the move, across 98 per cent of the populated areas in the UAE.

The latest version of the Etisalat USB modem gives customers speeds of up to 7.2 megabits per second (Mbps) in the downstream and 1.92 mbps in the upstream.

Users can also avail the SMS facility through this modem. The USB modem can be used with both laptop and desktop computers with USB ports, enabling true connectivity for the user.

Compatible with all Etisalat SIM cards, this USB modem facilitates wireless Internet access anytime, anywhere.

Customers can purchase Etisalat USB modem priced at Dh875 from Etisalat Business Centres and outlets, or from authorised retailers across the country. The Etisalat USB Modem is compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Mac operating systems.