Verizon Wireless is one-pointedly looking at dominated the US roaming market. So it has to offer hardware capable of taking advantage of high download speeds that many global countries offer to their customers. So that means that no EV-DO modem will do. An EV-DO with EDGE may be somewhat okay, but will still not stand the test of time.

Spotted at the FCC was a new USB modem, bearing the Verizon brand name – this is the A3700 from ZTE. The ZTE A3700 has it all, as far as wireless technology at any frequency is concerned. In addition to EV-DO, it has also got GSM/EDGE and HSPA. So you can be assured of decent speeds that do not tire the hell out of you.

That seems like great news for us all, yes, but there is one downside here. It is that this is one of the most terrible-looking modems we have ever set our sights on. Of course, we are hoping this device will come of some good use when we desperately need roaming capability.

ZTE A3700

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All efforts are being made by many research organizations to try and reduce power consumption, be they digital or electronic consumer devices. Digicel Group has now launched the Coral-200-Solar, the world’s very first solar-powered mobile phone. The Coral-200-Solar is manufactured by ZTE and uses proprietary technology from the Dutch-based innovator, Intivation.

Digicel is known to provide low-cost and free portable solar chargers in many markets. Now, Digicel’s new concept of launching the Coral-200-Solar with an integrated, built-in solar charger, is expected to lap up most of the market sales. There are an estimated two billion people worldwide, who have little or no access to electricity. In such markets, the idea of a mobile handset powered by solar energy will be greatly appreciated.

Digicel, Intivation and ZTE have pooled in their experience and expertise to bring this novel idea to the mobile market. The Coral-200-Solar ‘sun-powered’ handset will be available in select markets from June 2009.

Digicel ZTE Coral-200-Solar

It hasn’t been officially reported, however, we’ve found the scoop that there’s a high possibility that two new “rugged” mobile phones will be available soon for Rogers Mobile (a leading wireless company in Canada). The two new devices are called the Samsung Rugby A836 and the ZTE Rock F165. Both of these devices meet the 810F military standards deeming the device the strength to withstand shock vibrations, rain, dust and solar radiations.

These devices will carry HSDPA connectivity, A-GPS, Bluetooth and a 1.3 megapixel camera. The phone will cost an average of $149.99 with a 3 year contract.

Samsung Rugby A836

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ZTE has released the user manual and test information to the FCC. This device has been branded to be used with Movilnet. Its screen offers a sleek display and a glossy front end of the device. You can explore this mobile phone using a 4-way navigations key with easy access to the center button. The keypad is alpha numeric, its button seem to be all connected, however each has with its own individual function.

This GSM device is a slider phone, allowing you to quickly slide out the keypad when needed. Not does this device offer multimedia services it also arrives with an FM Radio that allows you to search for audio channels with crystal clear reception. You can review its user manual here.

ZTE A931G+

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