It was announced today that Intel has reached an agreement with Nokia to embed an HSDPA connectivity module on its Centrino Duo. Intel will handle all elements of production, from hardware implementation to software development.

It’s an exciting time for mobility. Just five years ago, options like this were essentially science fiction and now we’re on the cusp of a legitimately wireless world. It really is about time that we shed the shackles of ethernet cables once and for all.

Nokia and Intel Team for Wireless Broadband [Digital Trends News]