In a recent report, Ericsson said that it will equip Toshiba Business Laptops with built in HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) module allowing users to surf the net while on the move without the need to purchase additional mobile broadband modems.

The Ericsson module offers download speed up to 7.2 Mbps and up to 2Mbps for upload, using HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access). In addition to it, the module also supports GPS (Global Positioning System).

In February, Ericsson signed a similar deal with Lenovo and another deal with Dell in May.

Mobile Broadband is becoming popular over the years. U Mobile, a 3G operator in Malaysia said that it was selling its mobile broadband package like “hot cakes” when it was launched few months back.