Networking solutions provider NETGEAR has officially announced that 3Sweden, a mobile operator, has chosen the NETGEAR MBR1310 mobile broadband router for deployment to customers on its high speed 3G network in Sweden.

The NETGEAR MBR1310 offers broadband Internet access at speeds up to 32 Mbps downstream by 4.6 Mbps upstream in the 3 network. In addition to this, the NETGEAR MBR1310 offers connectivity via a 4-port LAN, 2 USB ports, and 802.11n Wi-Fi up to 300 Mbps. The mobile router can also provide a resilient service via a secondary Ethernet WAN port when required.
“Mobile Broadband access continues to make rapid strides worldwide while providing a clear alternative choice from wired broadband access. Our latest Mobile Broadband Routers continue to play a key role by making it easy to take advantage of enhanced services,” said Michael Clegg, Senior Vice President and General Manager of NETGEAR’s Service Provider Business Unit.
NETGEAR further said that 3Sweden can now expand its customer base by delivering superior mobile broadband service to rural families and eliminate the need for fixed broadband.