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5A2024E5-4C26-4C47-B546-4D701E77F890.jpgSierra Wireless further expanded its critically acclaimed AirCard(R) product line by adding the new AirCard 875 wireless wide area network card for HSDPA networks. This latest offering by Sierra delivers greater data speeds and high-speed worldwide roaming thanks to the tri- band HSDPA / UMTS and quad-band Class 12 EDGE / GPRS connectivity feature. The AirCard 875 a Type II PC Card features a fixed antenna and can deliver data rates up to 3.6 Mbps on HSDPA networks .It can also be upgraded to be compatible with future networks where it will be able to support data rates of up to 7.2 Mbps. The AirCard 875 runs on a number of networks including HSDPA and UMTS on the 2100, 1900, and 850 MHz frequency bands, plus EDGE and GPRS on the 1900, 1800, 900, and 850 MHz bands.

The wireless data card is able to deliver simultaneous voice and data capabilities thus you can use it as a phone without disconnecting from the internet. The antenna ensures high speeds no matter where you are and the onboard receiver equalization reduces signal interference. No word on pricing but the card would be available by 3Q.For more info visit Product Page

"The AirCard 875 is the latest in a long line of high-quality AirCard PC Card products, built on Sierra Wireless's 13 years of wireless product development experience," said Trent Punnett, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development for Sierra Wireless. "We are committed to continuing industry leadership in developing products for new network technologies and providing the reliable, high-performing wireless devices that our customers have come to expect from Sierra Wireless."

- Receiver equalization enables reductions in signal interference and
better throughput, which is particularly beneficial to customers in
urban areas with high levels of signal noise;

- Simultaneous voice and data capabilities allow customers to use the
card as a phone with a headset, without suspending access to email or
online applications (available with future software upgrade, subject
to network support);

- High-performance antenna in a rugged housing includes integrated
status indicator lights and a new low profile design.

• High performance antenna in rugged housing
• Simultaneous voice and data capabilities
• Supports HSDPA and UMTS on the 2100, 1900, 850 Mhz band
• Supported by Sierra Wireless developer tools for third party user interface and applications
• Windows XP, 2000
• Field firmware upgradeable