Tag archive: Sierra Wireless

Canadian patent holding company WiLan has announced it has launched litigation against a broad swatch of technology companies, alleging their product infringe on two patents related to CMDA/HSPA technology, as well as Wi-Fi and 4G LTE mobile technologies. The suit specifically targets Apple, Alcatel-Lucent, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, HTC, Kyocera, Novatel, and Sierra Wireless, and cites U.S. patent RE37,802 and 5,282,222—of the two, the… Read More

Mobile operator AT&T has announced its first 4G LTE-powered devices for consumers in the form of a USB modem for notebook computers and a Wi-Fi mobile hotspot that can let multiple devices share the devices 4G broadband capabilities. So far, AT&T has announced 34G LTE service in five regional markets—Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio—and the company plans to have LTE service up and running in at least 15… Read More

Aiming to simplify the wireless connection process for customers who just need a plug-and-surf solution, AT&T on Tuesday introduced the USBConnect Mercury, an easy-to-use HSDPA broadband modem. By plugging into a common USB port and offering all the necessary setup software onboard, the Mercury aims to make tapping into AT&T’s 3G network as painless as possible. Sierra Wireless manufactured the device with AT&T… Read More

Panasonic has announced that its “business-rugged” Toughbook T5 and Toughbook W5 notebook computers will feature built-in support for Sprint Mobile Broadband as of January 2007, including Sprint's upgraded EV-DO Revision A wireless broadband services, where available. The Toughbooks will feature the Wireless PCI Express Mini Card Embedded Module from Sierra Wireless; where Sprint's Rev A EV-DO network is available,… Read More

Cingular Wireless has announced its high-speed 3G wireless network offering high-speed data communications for mobile users in 16 metropolitan areas with rapid expansion expected throughout 2006. Cingular's network uses HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) technology, which is based on the GSM/EDGE wireless communications standards. Cingular's data service, dubbed BroadbandConnect is expected to provide average data speeds… Read More

From Sierra Wireless' press releases: Sierra Wireless announced agreements with CellStar and Brightpoint to distribute the Voq Professional Phone in North America. A pocketable Windows Mobile-based Smartphone developed by Sierra Wireless, the Voq Professional Phone has successfully completed network compatibility testing on the AT&T Wireless GSM (Global System for Mobile communication) and GPRS (General Packet… Read More

This confirms the rumours that have been flooding the net, speculating as to just who the mystery manufacturer is. Sierra Wireless are best known for making the AirCard range, which enable wireless access for laptop computers. The Voq has taken the standard candy-bar phone orientation and applied one major innovation: a flip-out QWERTY keyboard lurking behind the standard numeric affair. This makes it an attractive proposition for those… Read More

Sprint announced today that it has certified two CDMA 1XRTT rugged Panasonic (NYSE: MC) Toughbook laptops for use on the enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network. Under the agreement, Panasonic willwork with Sprint to market and sell the CF-M34 and CF-28 Toughbook-series laptops through the PCS Business Solutions program, targeting field service and public safety organizations. “Sprint is pleased to add two Panasonic Toughbook??, rugged… Read More

In conjunction with HP Services, AT&T Wireless Link+SyncSM software — part of the AT&T Wireless WorkWareSM solution — and Sierra Wireless GPRS AirCard modems, connection and synchronization from Compaq Evo notebooks or Tablet PCs can be achieved with just a touch of a button, enabling fast access to critical information. “HP works to understand the needs of customers, offering greater flexibility and choice… Read More