The Compass 885 USB Modem from Sierra Wireless now available in the UK on
the O2 network
LONDON and VANCOUVER, July 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - O2 and Sierra
Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced the world's first
commercial launch of the Sierra Wireless Compass(TM) 885 USB Modem on the
O2 network in the UK. Designed for mobile professionals, laptop computer
users and frequent travellers, the O2 Business USB modem has a smaller,
more durable USB design with download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps (megabits
per second) and upload speeds of up to 2 Mbps. The O2 Business USB modem
can be purchased through O2 direct, corporate and business sales channels
and online at http://www.o2.co.uk.
The O2 Business USB modem packs user-friendly features into a small and
familiar USB connection design. Designed to offer a flawless user
experience, the modem includes TRU-Install(TM) automatic software
installation to simplify setup, a microSD memory card slot to expand its
functionality, and offers seamless high-speed wireless connectivity for
both Mac and Windows notebook and desktop computers.
Enabling users to work at home, in the office or while travelling, the
O2 Business USB modem features the ability to roam globally, with tri-band
HSPA/UMTS support and quad-band GSM/EDGE support, ensuring compatibility
with networks in many countries around the world. It also includes a
connector for an external antenna, allowing users in remote areas or fringe
network coverage to extend and strengthen their connection to the network.
"The Compass 885 USB modem is designed to satisfy the pace and needs of
busy mobile professionals," said Jim Lahey, vice president, EMEA, for
Sierra Wireless. "It offers ease of use, worldwide high-speed roaming for
simple, reliable connectivity while travelling, with a small, minimalist
design, and we're pleased to be able to deliver it first to O2 customers in
the UK."
About O2
- O2 is a leading communications company for consumers and businesses
in the UK, with over 18.4 million mobile customers and over 130,000
fixed broadband customers as at 31 March 2008.
- O2 UK IS part of Telefonica O2 Europe which owns O2 in the UK,
Ireland, Slovakia, Germany and the Czech Republic, and has
42.8 million customers.
- In 2006 Telefonica O2 Europe acquired Be, the UK fixed broadband
provider, and in October 2007 O2 launched its broadband service using
the Be network.
- Be Unlimited caused a stir in 2005 by launching the UK's fastest
broadband, a 24Mbps ADSL2+ product.
- O2 UK is the naming rights partner of The O2, the world-class
entertainment venue.
- O2 UK was ranked the 6th best place to work in the Best Companies to
Work for 2008 List and has been awarded a three-star accreditation
denoting an 'extraordinary' company.
- O2 UK was launched on 1 May 2002 and now has more customers than any
other UK mobile network.
- O2's UK mobile network covers 99% of the UK's population. O2's 3G
network covers 80% of the UK population and is fully HSDPA-enabled,
providing speeds of up to 1.3 Mbps for customers with an HSDPA-
enabled device.
- Telefonica O2 Europe also owns 50% of the Tesco Mobile and Tchibo
Mobilfunk joint venture businesses in the UK and Germany.
- (For b-roll footage of O2, please visit http://www.thenewshub.co.uk)
- Further press information about O2 can be found at
http://mediacentre.o2.co.uk
About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) modems and software connect
people and systems to mobile broadband networks around the world. The
Company offers a diverse product portfolio addressing enterprise, consumer,
original equipment manufacturer, specialized vertical industry, and
machine-to-machine markets, and provides professional services to customers
requiring expertise in wireless design, integration, and carrier
certification. For more information about Sierra Wireless, visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com.
"Compass" is a trademark of Sierra Wireless. Other product or service
names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Sierra Wireless 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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