MTS India, the Sistema Shyam Teleservices mobile and data services, launched MTS MBlaze Mobile Wi-Fi Router for its subscribers.
MTS MBlaze is in the same league of Vodafone WiFi router (GSM/3G only) and Tata Docomo Wi-Fi Hub (both CDMA and GSM/3G networks of TTSL).
MTS Wi-Fi Pocket Router
As MBlaze Pocket Wi-Fi Router, MTS is offering RUIM Based ZTE AC30. The device is same as that offered by Tata Docomo as Dual Mode Wi-Fi Router (GSM-3G/CDMA-EVDO). But it is known that GSM facilities do not exist in MBlaze Wi-Fi Router.
MTS’ MBlaze Pocket Wi-Fi Router is the smallest OS independent RUIM based Wi-Fi Router for Mobiles. It has no troubles of connection. Just switch it on and select the Wi-Fi network. Up to 5 Wi-Fi connections can be done simultaneously to any Wi-Fi enabled devices including iPad and iPod. It is battery operated hence portable. The battery can serve up to 4 hours of workingtime and upto 100 hours of standby time.
Specifications of MTS MBlaze WiFi Router:
EVDO Rev.A 800/2100 MHz
WiFi: 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi Security: WEP/WPA/WPA2
Speed: Download up to 3.1Mbps & Upload 1.8Mbps
USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED
Dimension: 99mm × 53mm × 14mm
Weight: 80g
Operating system: Windows 7, Windows Vista (32bit or 64bit), Windows XP (SP3 or later), MAC (10.4 or later)
Power Adapter: 5V/700mA
Battery capacity: 1500mAh
Working time: About 4 hours
Standby time: About 100 hours
At present MTS is providing the Wi-Fi Router in a few cities only. It is priced at Rs. 5499.