5 new AirCard USB modems for HSPA and HSPA+ networks announced bySierra Wireless

Sierra Wireless has announced the addition of five new AirCards and USB modems for mobile broadband networks. Supporting peak download speeds of 21 Mbps, the AirCard 503 data card, AirCard USB 308, and AirCard USB 309 modems are part of the company’s second generation of products for HSPA+ networks. The AirCard 503 data card is a convertible 2-in-1 card that works with both PC card and ExpressCard slots.

AirCard USB 308 and USB 309 are standard USB modems. AirCard USB 308 supports the 850, 1900, and 2100 MHz HSPA+ frequency bands, while the AirCard USB 309 supports the 900 and 2100 MHz frequency bands.

AirCard USB 301 and USB 302 modems are made for HSPA networks, providing peak download speeds of 7.2 Mbps and peak upload speeds of 5.76 Mbps. The former works on 850 and 2100 MHz, while the latter sings on 900 and 2100 MHz frequency bands.

All five AirCard products are scheduled to begin shipping in the fourth quarter of this year.