Sierra Wireless AirCard 312U USB HSPA+ modem unveiled

Sierra Wireless AirCard 312U USB modem has been unveiled in technology demonstrations at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Offering download speeds of up to 42 Mbps, it comes with support for Dual-Carrier HSPA+

Dual-carrier HSPA+ doubles the speeds of current HSPA+ networks from a theoretical maximum of 21 megabits per second (Mbps) to 42 Mbps, making them more efficient and providing a better experience for customers with more consistent network performance. The new Sierra Wireless AirCard® 312U USB modem is a key component in several Dual-Carrier HSPA+ demonstrations at Mobile World Congress 2010, which opens today and runs through February 18 in Barcelona, Spain. In collaboration with Telstra and Ericsson, demonstrations of Dual-Carrier HSPA+ utilizing the AirCard 312U USB modem will take place in the Ericsson and the GSMA (8C118) stands. In addition, Anritsu is demonstrating the Sierra Wireless AirCard 312U USB modem with Anritsu test equipment at the Anritsu stand (1B31).

The Sierra Wireless AirCard 312U USB modem is scheduled for commercial release later this year from Telstra in Australia. Other Dual-Carrier HSPA+ products, including Sierra Wireless AirPrime embedded modules, are planned to follow.

Sierra Wireless is exhibiting at Mobile World Congress 2010, held at the Fira Barcelona from February 15 to 18. Visitors are welcome to stop by our stand at AV-36 on the Avenue.