Sierra Wireless’ newly unveiled HSUPA-capable product line includes the AirCard 880 and the AirCard 881 PC Cards. Both the AirCard 880 and the AirCard 881 offer tri-band UMTS/HSPA and quad-band GPRS/EDGE for global connectivity and worldwide roaming.

With Sierra Wireless HSPA AirCard® modems, mobile data customers will be able to send email attachments, upload information, and transmit data from portable devices at speeds up to a theoretical maximum speed of 2.0 Mbps. Downlink speeds are also improved over currently available models, with a theoretical maximum download speed of 7.2 Mbps.

The AirCard 880 is optimized for better fringe performance in Europe and Asia, while the AirCard 881 is optimized for better fringe performance on North American networks.

KEY FEATURES

• Wireless upload speed up to 2 Mbps and download up to 7.2 Mbps
• Durable, fixed antenna design with no moving parts
• High-performance antenna that delivers improved speeds and extended coverage
• Tri Band UMTS (850/1900/2100 MHz)
• Quad Band GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)

KEY BENEFITS

• Worldwide roaming and global connectivity
• Better performance in areas with weak or noisy signal conditions
• High speed wireless connectivity in more places than Wi-Fi, offering greater mobility
• Secure internet access wherever there is network coverage
• Solid product reliability so users can work efficiently on the road

TRU Design Features

The AirCard 880 & AirCard 881 include the following TRU features:

• - Data Antenna Technology
• - Data Traffic Technology
• - Power Management Technology
• - Rugged Hardware Design
• - A-GPS Antenna Technology
• - Software Installation Technology

For more information on these new product features click here.