February 3, 2009
UQ Communications Inc.
Release of UQ WiMAX Data Communication Cards
Tokyo, In conjunction with the start of UQ WiMAX service on February 26, 2009, UQ Communications Inc. will release four data communication cards that support UQ WiMAX, enabling customers to utilize mobile data communication in their PC environment.
Details are attached.
Contacts for inquiries
Ninomiya or Oda
Publicity Representatives, General Administration, UQ Communications
E-mail: pr＠uqc.jp
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1. Data Communication Cards
(1) Product name: UD01SS
Japan's most compact, lightweight(Note)USB stick-type data communication card
Product type/name |
WiMAX USB TYPE UD01SS |
UQ retail price |
12,800 yen (inc. tax) |
Size((W×D×H) |
Approx. 27 mm x 62 mm x 11 mm |
Weight |
Approx. 18 g |
OS supported |
Japanese versions of Windows VistaR 32 bit, WindowsR XP 32 bit (Service Pack2 or Service Pack3) |
Items supplied in package |
Simple set-up manual, warranty, CD-ROM |
(Note) Survey by UQ Communications at end of January 2009, by comparing data from Web sites of each operator
* Manufacturer: Shinsei Corporation
* Developer: MODACOM CO., LTD.
(2)Product name: UD02SS
Express Card/34-type data communication card
| Product type/name | WiMAX EXPRESS CARD TYPE UD02SS |
UQ retail price |
13,800 yen (inc. tax) |
Size((W×D×H) |
Approx. 36 mm x 110 mm x 11 mm |
Weight |
Approx. 30 g |
OS supported |
Japanese versions of Windows VistaR 32 bit, WindowsR XP 32 bit (Service Pack2 or Service Pack3) |
Items supplied in package |
Simple set-up manual, warranty, CD-ROM |
* Manufacturer: Shinsei Corporation
* Developer: MODACOM CO., LTD.
(3)Product name: UD01NA
USB data communication card with connectors rotatable by 180 degrees
| Product type/name | WiMAX USB TYPE UD01NA |
UQ retail price |
12,800 yen (inc. tax) |
Size(W×D×H) |
Approx. 33 mm x 110 mm x 20 mm(Including cap) |
Weight |
Approx. 37 g |
OS supported |
Japanese versions of Windows VistaR 32 bit, WindowsR XP 32 bit (Service Pack2 or Service Pack3) |
Items supplied in package |
Simple set-up manual, warranty, CD-ROM |
* Manufacturer: NEC Access Technica, Ltd.
(4)Product name: UD02NA
PC data communication card
| Product type/name | WiMAX PCMCIA CARD TYPE UD02NA |
UQ retail price |
13,800 yen (inc. tax) |
Size(W×D×H) |
Approx. 54 mm x 124 mm x 8 mm |
Weight |
Approx. 40 g |
OS supported |
Japanese versions of Windows VistaR 32 bit, WindowsR XP 32 bit (Service Pack2 or Service Pack3) |
Items supplied in package |
Simple set-up manual, warranty, CD-ROM |
* Manufacturer: NEC Access Technica, Ltd.
2. Release date: February 3, 2009
Purchase applications will be accepted from February 3, 2009 at the UQ Customer Support Center.
<Notes>
- Windows VistaR and WindowsR XP are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the US and other countries.
- These data cards are for use in Japan.
- Even within the service area, communication may not be possible, or transmission speed may be slow, in places with poor reception (indoors, in vehicles, in tunnels, underground, behind buildings, in hilly areas, etc.). These cards may not be usable on the higher stories of buildings.
＜For Reference＞
Rates and Retail Prices for Data Communication Cards
Rate |
UQ retail price of data communication card |
|
Ordinary customers (Customers who purchase a data card and use UQ WiMAX service) |
Trial Period |
Ordinary charges apply |
Monitors |
Trial Period |
Monitoring Period |
※ Trial Period: February 26 to June 30, 2009
※ Monitoring Period: From arrival of data card to June 30, 2009
※ For details, see the UQ Communications Web site at http://www.uqwimax.jp/.