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Sierra Wireless USB 598 3G modem hits Telus

By Brenda Stokes on Thursday, May 14th 2009 No Comments

sierrausb598 teluslg Telus is expanding their efforts into mobile connectivity these days by announcing their acquisition of the Sierra Wireless USB 598 3G modem for their company’s mobile data needs.

The modem comes in the form of a stick that is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X computers and works by giving users access to Telus’ EVDO network. The device has its own internal memory and can install the necessary drivers on its own.

The USB 598 also has a microSDHC slot to allow for up to 32GB of data storage on top of the modem functions. If you sign up for a two or three-year contract, you can get the USB 598 for free. However, if you want to buy it outright, you can expect to pay $199.99.

Sprint AirCard 402 EVDO card for ExpressCard & PC Card

By Chris Davies on Wednesday, Apr 22nd 2009 No Comments

Sprint have launched their first two-in-one mobile broadband card, in the shape of the Sierra Wireless AirCard 402. The AirCard 402 can either be used in a narrow ExpressCard slot or, with the broader adapter casing fitted, in an older PC Card slot.

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Verizon gets Sierra Wireless USB 598 modem

By Brenda Stokes on Wednesday, Apr 1st 2009 No Comments

Looking for an alternative modem option for the Verizon network? You’re in luck. Sierra Wireless just announced that their USB 598 modem can now be used through Verizon. It’s actually the smallest modem that can work on the EVDO Rev. A network at Verizon.

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Compass 885 USB and AirCard 885e ExpressCard from Sierra Wireless debut in MWC

By Ewdison Then on Monday, Feb 11th 2008 No Comments

Sierra Wireless is showing its two newest wireless broadband modem in Mobile World Congress. The Compass 885 USB modem and AirCard 885E Expresscard supports HSPA mobile broadband connection. Both are designed to be compact even with its extra usability and features.

Compass 885 USB and AirCard 885e ExpressCard from Sierra Wireless debut in MWC

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USBConnect 881 from AT&T quick look

By Vincent Nguyen on Friday, Nov 16th 2007 17 Comments

The USBConnect 881 is definitely ahead of its time or rather ahead of schedule since none of AT&T’s markets support HSUPA. That doesn’t stop us from wanting to take a first look at the device as well and test how well it performs under the current network – HSDPA.

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The unit is sturdy and well built. The USB part of the connector neatly folds up when not in use. You just need to be extra careful when it’s plugged in and you happen to be using your laptop on your lap. There’s a big chance you may accidentally bang it on something if you move around. I’m pretty careless, so there’s a big chance I’m going to whack it on something and break it off. Therefore, from a design point of view, I prefer the internal ExpressCard EX720 by Novatel.

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Sierra Wireless To Release USB Version of EV-DO, HSDPA Revision A Modems

By Vincent Nguyen on Wednesday, Aug 30th 2006 No Comments

Looks like Novatel isn’t the only kid on the block to release a new device for Revision A EV-DO and HSDPA network. Sierra Wireless is releasing an EV-DO Revision A devices later this year and a HSDPA early next year. The AirCard 595U is for CDMA network – such as Sprint and Verizon. It should hit the street in Q4; featuring maximum download speeds of 3.1 megabits per second and maximum upload speeds of 1.8 megabits per second.

Sierra Wireless will also release the AirCard 875U which utilizes HSDPA, offered by Cingular. The AirCard 875U has a peak rate of up to 3.6 megabits per second and is upgradeable. The AirCard 875U should be released in the first quarter of 2007.

Price and exact date of release is yet to be announced.

New EV-DO, HSDPA wireless broadband interfaces use USB [Macworld, via Engadget]

Sierra Wireless introduces AirCard 597E EV-DO Revision A ExpressCard

By Francis Nguyen on Tuesday, Aug 29th 2006 No Comments

AirCard 597E brings new form factor and features to the company’s flagship AirCard product line

August 28, 2006

Vancouver, British Columbia – Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX: SW) today announced the introduction of its ExpressCard product line, with the upcoming AirCard® 597E wireless wide area network card for EV-DO Revision A networks. Built for notebook computers with ExpressCard expansion slots, the AirCard 597E will be fully compliant with network operator requirements and will offer user-friendly features such as Assisted GPS (aGPS) location based services; a robust, fixed antenna design; and an external antenna jack for flexibility and improved reception in fringe coverage areas or for specialized applications. The AirCard 597E is expected to begin shipping in the first quarter of 2007. ExpressCard models for HSDPA networks are expected to follow later in the year.

ABI research estimates that adoption of the ExpressCard standard for PC card slots will be significant in 2007, shipping in 45 percent of laptops sold, up from 10 percent in 2006*. Sierra Wireless will also continue to produce AirCard products in the Type II PC Card form factor to serve the established base of notebook users with PC Card slots. For those with PC Card slots who wish to purchase an ExpressCard product in anticipation of an upcoming notebook upgrade, the company will offer an ExpressCard-to-PC Card adapter accessory.
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