Megahertz CC3288 28.8/14.4K PCMCIA Data Fax Modem Card

Megahertz CC3288 28.8/14.4K PCMCIA Data Fax Modem Card

The Megahertz CC3288 is a classic PCMCIA (PC Card) modem designed for laptops of the 1990s and early 2000s. This Type III card provides both data and facsimile transmission capabilities over analog telephone lines, making it a versatile communication solution for mobile computing of that era.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: CC3288
• Data Rate: 28.8 Kbps (downstream) / 14.4 Kbps (fax transmission)
• Interface: PCMCIA Type III PC Card slot
• Modem Type: Analog data and fax modem
• Connector: Standard RJ-11 telephone jack for line connection
• Form Factor: PCMCIA Card (standard 85.6 × 54 × 10.5 mm Type III dimensions)
• Compatible with: Laptop computers with PCMCIA/PC Card expansion slots (IBM ThinkPad, Toshiba, Compaq, Dell, and other laptop brands from that era)
• Card Only: No cables, drivers, or documentation included

Applications

The Megahertz CC3288 was a standard mobile modem solution during the dial-up internet era of the 1990s. These PCMCIA modems enabled laptop users to connect to the internet, send and receive faxes, and access online services remotely by connecting to any available analog telephone line. The card was widely used by business travelers and mobile professionals before broadband and wireless became standard. Today, these cards remain relevant for restoring vintage laptop systems, retro computing projects, and legacy telecommunications equipment repair. The PCMCIA form factor was the standard mobile expansion method for laptops throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, before being superseded by USB and wireless connections.