Europe Lativa :  BITE announced the upgrade of its mobile 3G broadband network to support download speed up to 7,2 Mbps. BITE customers are the first in the Baltic countries to have a possibility of using more than twice higher speed than before.

“We take into account growing demand from the consumers and today we present to BITE customers record speed of mobile internet. It is important, that mobile internet satisfies the expectations of our customers, makes their every-day work easier and is simple to use. Thus, together with fast mobile internet we offer novelties, which make it easier and more convenient to use mobile internet” – says Fred Hrenchuk, CEO of “BITE Latvija”. He also says that after expanded 3G network mobile internet becomes a serious alternative to the fixed one.

Up to 7,2 Mbps BITE’s 3G broadband is available to more than 50 percent of Latvian population – covering 7 towns and cities. The company’s partnership with Vodafone also ensures the opportunity to use mobile internet while being abroad.

The new “Vodafone” USB modem – for all types of computers

Upgrading its network up to 7,2 Mbps BITE has also launched a new version Vodafone Mobile Connect USB modem, that supports this speed and is simply connecting to the computer via USB. It is a new version of Vodafone Mobile Connect modem and is especially designed for any laptop or desktop PC with “Windows” or “Mac OS” operational systems.

With a new fastest ever 7,2 Mbps USB modem mobile internet becomes simpler to use – no special software installation is needed and no knowledge of technology is required to be online. It is truly plug and play for Windows users, with a simple driver installation required for Mac users.

“Together with a new easy- to-use 3G broadband modem and a new speed we will continue offering to our customers the best experience and continue lead in the area of mobile data technologies. From now they can comfortably access and use mobile internet on any computer they have – would it be Mac or laptop or desktop PC”, says Arnis Blūmfelds, Region Business Manager of „BITE Latvija“. He notes that the Apple community is growing therefore new USB modem is especially great news for the customers, using “Mac OS”.

“Bitė” customers, using “Vodafone Mobile Connect” Express type of cards will be also able to benefit from the speed of internet up to 7,2 Mbps. In order to do that they can come to “Bite” offices in Riga (Brivibas iela 62 or Duntes iela 17A, 4th floor) to upgrade their modem software from 12 October.

Vodafone Mobile Connect USB modem also enters the market with new price offers. Signing the agreement till the end of the year, customers can choose from 3 rate plans, starting from 18 Ls per month, as well they can choose a new USB modem, starting from 2 Ls per month. Customers, who sign 24 or 36 months “Vodafone Mobile Connect” service contract, will not pay service and equipment fees for first 3 months of contract. These price offers are valid until 31 December, 2007.

“Vodafone Mobile Connect” USB modem joins other “Vodafone” product range at “Bite”: “Vodafone Mobile Connect” data cards and BITĖ HotSpot. The service is also available in the number of countries worldwide.

Mobile 3G broadband network upgrade to support download speed up to 7,2 Mbps is also presented by BITE in Lithuania.