BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 16
/PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the
nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, and Sierra Wireless
(Nasdaq: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced the availability of the Sierra
Wireless AirCard(R) 595U USB modem for use with Verizon Wireless'
BroadbandAccess service. Customers may purchase the 595U modem today online
at http://www.verizonwireless.com and through Verizon Wireless' business sales
channels. The 595U modem will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores
including those in Circuit City on August 30.
Designed to provide customers access to Verizon Wireless'
Evolution-Data Optimized Revision A (EV-DO Rev. A) network, the AirCard
595U modem is compatible with USB ports on most notebook and desktop
computers. The modem can also be connected through the included docking
cradle, which provides an alternative for customers without PCMCIA card
slots.
Since Verizon Wireless' entire wireless broadband network operates on
advanced EV-DO Rev. A technology, BroadbandAccess customers using the
AirCard 595U modem can expect average download speeds of 600 kilobits per
second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and average upload speeds of
500-800 kbps. With these speeds a customer can typically download a 1
Megabyte e-mail attachment in about eight seconds and upload the same-sized
file in less than 13 seconds. The AirCard 595U modem comes with VZAccess
Manager software, which is compatible with Windows(R) 2000, XP and Vista
operating systems. The AirCard 595U modem also features an internal,
removable battery to ensure there is always enough power support to handle
peak or fringe area transmission requirements.
Pricing and Availability
The AirCard 595U modem is available for $179.99 after a $50 mail-in
rebate and a new two-year customer agreement. Customers can get
BroadbandAccess service for unlimited Internet browsing, e-mail and
intranet access for $59.99 monthly access with a new one- or two-year
customer agreement. Business customers may contact a Verizon Wireless
Business Sales Representative directly at 1-800-VZW 4 BIZ.
For more information on BroadbandAccess from Verizon Wireless and the
AirCard 595U modem, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/broadbandaccess.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and
data network, serving 62.1 million customers. The largest U.S. wireless
company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon
Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 67,000 employees
nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:
VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at
http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video
footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on
to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless modems and software connect people all over the world
with mobile broadband networks that keep them in touch, informed, and
productive from wherever they need to be. The Company offers a diverse
product portfolio addressing enterprise, consumer, original equipment
manufacturer, machine-to- machine, and specialized vertical industry
markets, and provides professional services to customers requiring
expertise in wireless design, integration, and carrier certification. With
2006 revenues of $221 million, Sierra Wireless (Nasdaq: SWIR - TSX: SW) is
headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada with additional offices
in Carlsbad and Hayward, California; London; and Hong Kong. For more
information about Sierra Wireless, 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.
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