O2 introduces new Sierra Wireless USB Modem for wireless broadband in the UK
O2 and Sierra Wireless have announced the 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 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."
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