Sierra Wireless Launches HSPA+ USB Modems

Published on: 11th February 2009

Sierra Wireless has launched its first mobile broadband USB modems for HSPA+ networks. The new modems nearly triple the speed of other mobile broadband devices, with peak download speeds of 21Mbps. The Sierra Wireless USB 306 and USB 307 modems are expected to ship within the first half of this year.

Australia's Telstra has rolled out a HSPA+ network upgrade, and several other networks are planning similar.

"We recognise that the way people use the Internet has evolved," said Greg Speakman, vice president of Marketing for Sierra Wireless. "Most people require higher bandwidth from their connections now than they did even two years ago. Sierra Wireless is working hard to stay at the forefront of mobile technology to ensure that our customers can get online and do whatever they need to do, whether from home, work, or somewhere in between."

The USB 306 is designed for North American and Asia-Pacific regions, operating on the 850, 1900 and 2100 MHz bands, and the USB 307 is optimised for Europe, operating on the 900 and 2100 MHz bands.

 

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