AirCard(R) 595U USB modem offers access to the Sprint Mobile Broadband
Network from a variety of computers, expanding mobile broadband beyond the
laptop
ORLANDO, March 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:
SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced an agreement to supply the new Sierra
Wireless AirCard(R) 595U USB modem for access to the Sprint Mobile
Broadband EV-DO Rev A Network. The Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Modem
(AirCard 595U) will be available next month in Sprint sales channels,
including retail stores and at http://www.sprint.com, and can be purchased for as
low as $49.99 with a two-year subscriber agreement and $50 mail in rebate.
Sprint and Sierra Wireless are also demonstrating the modem at CTIA
Wireless 2007, held March 27 to 29 at the Orange County Convention Center
in Orlando, Florida (visit Sprint in Booth #2987 and Sierra Wireless in
Booth #3141).
"We are pleased to collaborate with Sprint in the launch of our newest
product, the AirCard 595U USB modem," said Dan Schieler, senior vice
president, Worldwide Sales for Sierra Wireless. "With value-added features
like the included desktop docking cradle, access to Sprint Location
Services with the latest version of Sprint Connection Manager, and battery
boosted power for better performance in a variety of coverage areas, the
AirCard 595U delivers a best-in-class solution for data customers looking
for the flexibility that a USB interface provides."
The stylish and compact AirCard 595U USB modem can be plugged directly
into the USB ports of notebook or desktop computers, or can be connected
through an included docking cradle. This offers an alternative for
customers without PCMCIA card slots and allows them to move a single
wireless data service between multiple computers. The AirCard 595U includes
an internal battery to ensure optimal performance, and offers GPS
capability to enable "locate and search" functionality. The AirCard 595U
supports both Windows and Macintosh operating systems.
For more information about the Sierra Wireless AirCard 595U USB modem
please visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/product/usbmodem.aspx. To
contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call 604-232-1488 or e-mail
sales@sierrawireless.com.
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About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) develops and markets wide area
wireless solutions for mobile computing. The Sierra Wireless product
portfolio includes the award-winning AirCard(R) line of wireless modems,
embedded modules for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and the MP
line of rugged, vehicle-mounted wireless modems. Sierra Wireless also
offers professional services to OEM customers during product development,
leveraging the company's expertise in wireless design and integration to
provide built-in wireless connectivity for notebook computers and other
portable computing devices. Sierra Wireless is headquartered in Richmond,
British Columbia, Canada, with additional offices in Carlsbad, California,
London, and Hong Kong. For more information about Sierra Wireless, please
visit http://www.sierrawireless.com.
"AirCard" is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless. Other product
or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective
owners.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements relate to, among
other things, plans and timing for the introduction or enhancement of our
services and products, statements about future market conditions, supply
conditions, channel and end customer demand conditions, revenues, gross
margins, operating expenses, profits, and other expectations, intentions,
and plans contained in this press release that are not historical fact. Our
expectations regarding future revenues and earnings depend in part upon our
ability to successfully develop, manufacture, and supply products that we
do not produce today and that meet defined specifications. When used in
this press release, the words "plan", "expect", "believe", and similar
expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. These statements
reflect our current expectations. They are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in technology and
changes in the wireless data communications market. In light of the many
risks and uncertainties surrounding the wireless data communications
market, you should understand that we cannot assure you that the
forward-looking statements contained in this press release will be
realized.
CONTACT: Sharlene Myers, Sierra Wireless, Phone: (604) 232-1445, Email:
smyers@sierrawireless.com
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