With upload speeds up to 2Mbps (upgradeable to 5.7Mbps) and downloads up to 7.2Mbps, the iCON 431 equips consumers and mobile professionals alike to take full advantage of tomorrow’s faster mobile broadband services.

This innovative device incorporates the latest triple-band3G and quad-band 2G wireless technology into a stylish and easy-to-use package that can be used worldwide. Thanks to its inbuilt Micro-SD card slot it also provides a highly effective portable storage solution, capable of holding up to8GB of data. Zero-CD®Plug'n' Play software means you’re online in just 3 simple steps.

With its neat retractable USB connector, compact 76mmx 27mm x 13mm dimensions and weight of just 22g, the iCON 431 is the ideal solution for users needing a future-proof solution to mobile connectivity.

Fast, future-proof broadband connectivity

Ready for tomorrow’s high-speed services: upload up to 2.0Mbps (5.7Mbps upgradeable), download up to 7.2Mbps
Triple-band configuration for worldwide usage
Innovative Micro-SD card slot with up to 8GB of storage
Zero-CD® Plug 'n' Play technology
Ultra-compact with retractable USB connector

Hardware specifications

USB stick with retractable USB connector
Status LED indicators
SIM card interface compliant with 3GPP 31.101 and 31.102 supporting 1.8 and 3V UICCs

Powering and Interfacing

Powered via USB interface
USB 2.0 High Speed

Specifications

3G
- Triple band 900/1900/2100 Mhz
- HSUPA/HSDPA modes:
  - HSDPA 1.8: Categories 1-4, 11 and 12
  - HSDPA 3.6: Categories 5 and 6
  - HSDPA 7.2: Category 8
  - HSUPA 2.0: Category 5
- UE Power Class 3 (power class 4 for 1900 Mhz)
E-GPRS
- Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- GSM Power Class 4 (2W) for 850/900 bands
- GSM Power Class 1 (1W) for 1800/1900 bands
- EDGE/GPRS air interface
  - 3GPP Rel99 with selected Rel4 features
  - EDGE 8PSK class E2 (+27 dBm in 850/900 bands, +26 dBm in 1800/1900 bands)
  - GPRS/EGPRS Multislot Class 12 (4 slots Rx, 4 slots Tx)
  - GPRS/EDGE Class B Type 1 MT
  - GPRS CS1-CS4; EDGE MCS1-MCS9
  - EDGE data throughput (peak): 247 Kbps
  - EDGE data throughput (average): 215 Kbps downlink and 200 kbps uplink
Circuit-switched data: 14.4 and 9.6 Kbps

Software

Drivers:
- Windows^® 2000 Pro, Personal and XP Pro/Home, Windows^®Vista and Mac OS X
- PCSC compatible driver, compliant with ISO 7816 and 3GPP TS11.11
- NDIS or Standard modem emulation for compatibility with terminal programs/diallers and for use with proprietary operating systems.
- AT Interface 3GPP TS27.005, ATD*99# and ATD*99***# support
Software:
- GlobeTrotter^® Connect For Windows
- GlobeTrotter^® Connect For Mac
- GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager^® (Light, Full and Unlimitted Connect)
- Zero-Footprint^® Compliant
- Zero-CD^®

Approvals and certifications

All applicable regulatory approvals, Operator and Infrastructure IOT
Microsoft WHQL certified drivers

Available accessories

USB Cable
Micro-SD cards in different memory sizes
Micro-SD card lock (micro-SD is made unaccessible by the end-user)
Lanyard
CD to contain extra software
User manuals and flyers

Assisted/Standalone GPS

None

Environmental

Environmental Operating temperature: 0 to +40ºC
RoHS Compliant
Environmental friendly packaging

Additional specifications

Size: 76mm x 27mm x 13mm
Weight: 22g
Colors: 2 options:
1. Silver; back part in black soft touch
2. Black; back part in black soft touch
Customization Options: 2 options: 1. Sticker on top of the body (low volumes) 2. Printing on top of the body (high volumes)
Packaging Options: 2 options:
1. Blister package
2. Cardboard box

Commercial product information

Datasheet

Designed for Windows XP, Windows Vista Capable

iCON 431

Mac OS

iCON 431

Awards

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2008

Product Design Award

iCON401 won 2 design awards
In 2008, Option won the New red dot product design award for its iCON 401. The performance and design elements of the iCON 401, unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in February 2008, were highlighted again in winning the prestigious red dot award in the product design category. The international “red dot design award” ranks among the largest and most renowned design competitions in the world.

It is the second major award for the iCON 401 having also won the German IF product design award earlier in the year. Winning an iF Product Design award Means Helping Users recognize the different nuances in a complex product world. Designed to meet the connectivity needs for consumer and business customers alike, the iCON 401 delivers high performance in an attractive design.

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2005

Option wins prestigious Golden Bridge Award
In 2005 Option won the prestigious "Golden Bridge Award", awarded annually by the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce to the Belgian/Luxembourg company rated most highly for its achievements in exporting to the United Kingdom. Receiving the award, Jan Callewaert, CEO and founder of Option, commented: "We are honoured to win this Award and we thank our customers in the UK for making this happen. The Award underscores the tremendous growth we achieved in the UK in the past years. The UK is a key market for us and it still shows great growth opportunities for Option. We will relentlessly focus on our customers to give them the best possible wireless data solutions."

Company of the Year 2005
In 2005 Option was chosen as the winner of the 11th Ernst & Young-organized "Onderneming van het Jaar" (Company of the Year) awards, beating five other finalists including Arinso, Artwork Systems, Cartamundi, Delta Light and JBC. To be eligible for "Onderneming van het Jaar" candidates must fulfil a number of basic criteria and quantitative specifications followed by a thorough qualitative and quantitative analysis and audit, carried out Ernst & Young experts. The final judging is carried out by a panel of leading businessmen and academics.

The chairman of the awards jury commented, "The jury was impressed by the vigor of the management and the rock-solid belief that they displayed in the further growth of the company. With unceasing dedication they have always continued working further on the development of the company, which has undergone spectacular growth. They have also always had an eye for profitable growth together with constant international expansion of their technological base. Option’s management applies the core elements of corporate governance and communicates realistically with its stakeholders. The company fulfilled almost all of the criteria the jury had set. And Option’s success has an inspiring effect."

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2004

Option wins prestigious Europe's 500 Award for "Most Innovative Use of IT"
In 2004 Option won the prestigious Europe’s 500 "Most Innovative Use of IT" award, endorsed by Microsoft. Presenting the Award at a ceremony in Paris, Laurent Delaporte, Vice President SMS&P of Microsoft EMEA commented, "We were impressed by Option’s solution for addressing some of the challenges faced by today’s travelling business person, such as the constant need to check/ synchronize voice mail and e-mail. Their GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager software simplifies mobile access to wireless networks and internet services, allowing conversion of notebooks or PDA’s into tri-band mobile phones, thereby increasing productivity while on the move. We congratulate Option and recognize their commitment to innovation."

Option wins export award province of Flemish Brabant
In 2004 Option received the Export Lion Award (Leeuw van de Export) of the Province of Flemish Brabant. This award, an initiative created by Export Vlaanderen and presented annually by the Flemish Minister of Economy, Foreign Trade and E-government, recognizes Flemish companies that have demonstrated significant initiatives and outstanding results in export activities.

In conferring the award the committee of Export Vlaanderen cited Option's expanding share of revenue growth from export activities and the consequent overall increase in worldwide business for the Flemish telecom industry.

Export Vlaanderen, or the Flanders Export Promotion Agency, is the public organization responsible for the promotion of Flanders exports within the framework of the foreign economic policy of the Flemish government.

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2003

Option wins "Innovation Prize 2003"
In 2003 Option was awarded "The Innovation Prize 2003", presented annually by the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain to recognize a Belgian company that has shown outstanding innovation in product promotion, niche marketing and overall market development in the UK. On presenting the award to Option, the Chamber of Commerce noted that, "Option’s driving role has contributed greatly to the acceptance of wireless data communication, one of the fastest growing segments of mobile communication in the UK".