International network technology provider chooses Sierra
Wireless AirPrime embedded wireless modules to provide 4G LTE
connectivity in new small office/home office routers
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ - Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:
SWIR; TSX: SW) today announced that NetComm Limited, a leading
international manufacturer of data communication solutions for
small business and home users, has selected Sierra Wireless
AirPrime™ MC7750 and MC7710 intelligent embedded modules to provide
4G cellular network connectivity for its new NetComm Liberty™
Series LTE WiFi Router.
By providing cellular network connectivity of up to 100 Mbps
download and 50 Mbps upload, NetComm's Liberty Series routers will
provide consumers with broadband connection speeds comparable to—or
even surpassing—high-speed cable and ADSL wired broadband. In the
future, these NetComm LTE WiFi routers could help mobile network
operators in Europe and
North America expand into new
markets, offering bundled voice and data packages comparable to
those currently offered by wired network operators.
Overcoming 4G LTE engineering challenges
Emerging 4G LTE networks hold the potential to revolutionize the
consumer broadband market, providing high-speed, low-latency
Internet connections comparable to or better than current cable and
ADSL connections without wires. Making this vision a reality,
however, remains a challenging proposition for device manufacturers
like NetComm due to the unique challenges of LTE technologies,
including power consumption, thermal management, and antenna design
and placement. In addition, since most network operators are still
in the early stages of building out large-scale LTE networks, any
viable LTE device must also provide multi-mode capabilities to
connect with previous-generation 2G and 3G networks where 4G LTE
service is unavailable.
Drawing on extensive expertise in global 3G and 4G network
technologies, Sierra Wireless is providing 4G LTE embedded module
solutions that address all of these challenges. Both the AirPrime
MC7750 and MC7710 embedded modules are multi-mode solutions,
providing built-in support for multiple 4G, 3G, and 2G data
networks across multiple frequency bands. The multi-mode capability
and common form factor of the AirPrime modules simplify the design
and engineering process for NetComm, allowing the manufacturer to
address virtually any market, anywhere in the world, with a single
router design.
"For our end customers, it means they can take their broadband
connections with them wherever they go—on vacation, on the road,
anywhere their cellular carrier has coverage," said David Stewart, Managing Director, NetComm
Limited.
Accelerating integration and time to market
NetComm has also worked with Sierra Wireless professional
services teams throughout the development and certification stages
of the Liberty Series router. Drawing on its extensive
relationships with network operators, Sierra Wireless can provide
NetComm with LTE modules that are pre-certified for the many 3G and
4G networks around the world in which they will operate.
"We are pleased to continue our collaboration with NetComm,
bringing 4G LTE connectivity to the Liberty Series router," said
Didier Dutronc, Senior Vice President and General Manager, M2M
Embedded Solutions for Sierra Wireless. "The NetComm Liberty Series
LTE WiFi Router provides a solid solution for people living or
working in areas not serviced by ADSL, cable or fibre - even those
who rely on high-bandwidth applications."
For more information about Sierra Wireless embedded modules,
please visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/airprime. To contact the
Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 (604) 232-1488 or email
sales@sierrawireless.com.
About NetComm Limited
NetComm Limited (ASX: NTC) is a leading developer and
manufacturer of broadband technology. With 27 years experience,
NetComm develops a wide range of broadband products to facilitate
worldwide networks. Its products are uniquely customized for each
carrier requirement and designed to deliver reliable communications
for consumer, business and industrial applications. With particular
expertise in 3G/HSPA technologies, NetComm engineer world first 3G
products that support evolving networks and deliver quality data
communication products.
About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) offers industry-leading
mobile computing and machine-to-machine (M2M) communications
products and solutions that connect people, devices, and
applications over cellular networks. Wireless service providers,
equipment manufacturers, enterprises and government organizations
around the world depend on us for reliable wireless technology. We
offer 2G, 3G and 4G wireless modems, routers and gateways as well
as a comprehensive suite of software, tools, and services that
ensure our customers can successfully bring wireless applications
to market. For more information about Sierra Wireless, visit
www.sierrawireless.com.
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SOURCE Sierra Wireless, Inc.
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