Option NV - 2007 - HSDPA

GlobeSurferIII

Name: Option GlobeSurfer III
Brand: Option NV
Availability: Discontinued

The original. The GlobeSurfer III was the first consumer desktop router built around a mobile SIM rather than a phone line. HSDPA at 7.2Mbps, four LAN ports, and a design that said: this is a permanent broadband appliance, not a USB stick you plug into a laptop.

Download FAQ Document See the III+ (HSPA+)

Discontinued product. FAQ document preserved for reference. For modern replacements see 4G LTE routers.

FAQ Document

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Network	HSDPA / HSUPA / UMTS / EDGE / GPRS / GSM
Max Download	7.2 Mbps (HSDPA Cat 8)
Max Upload	2 Mbps (HSUPA)
LAN Ports	4 x 10/100 Ethernet
Wireless	Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
SIM Format	Standard SIM (2FF)
Frequencies	UMTS 2100 MHz, GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz

Why the GlobeSurfer III Mattered

In 2007, roughly 30% of UK homes had no broadband connection. ADSL required a BT phone line, an active exchange, and physical proximity to it. The GlobeSurfer III had none of those constraints. Plug in a SIM. Connect a LAN cable. Done.