Sierra Wireless Outs New HSPA USB Modem and ExpressCard

Sierra Wireless Aircard 885E

Sierra Wireless Compass 885

Sierra Wireless took the opportunity this week at the 2008 Mobile World Congress to unveil its Compass 885 USB modem and Aircard 885E ExpressCard high-speed modems. Both devices sport tri-band HSPA (850/1900/2100MHz) and quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz) for world connectivity.

The Aircard 885E ExpressCard modem also features a flexible fixed antenna to eliminate moving parts and offer a solid design. The 885 Compass USB Modem is the only USB Modem on the market to feature a connector for an external antenna, and also sports a built-in microSD memory card slot for expanded storage.

Both the Compass 885 USB Modem and Aircard 885E ExpressCard are expected to be available in mid-2008.