Telus Offers Sierra Wireless USB modem in Canada

FLINT, Mich., Jul 21, 2008 (ASCRIBE NEWS via COMTEX) -- SWIR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Sierra Wireless announced that the Compass 597 USB modem is now available in Canada from Telus.

The Compass 597 USB modem provides Telus customers with access to wireless high-speed Internet in a small, cleanly designed USB stick that slips easily into a pocket.

The company stated that the Sierra Wireless Compass 597 USB Modem gets customers connected to the Telus Mobile Broadband network quickly and easily, with TRU-Install software installation for both Mac and PC users. Installation is as simple as plugging the modem into the USB slot and stepping through the process, with no extra CD or downloads required. With download speeds averaging between 450 to 800 kilobits per second (kbps) and upload speeds averaging 300 to 400 kbps on the Telus high speed wireless network, users only need a few seconds to send a presentation to a client, download large email attachments, or upload a photo to share from anywhere within the coverage area. The Telus network (inclusive of data roaming) reaches 5.6 million wireless subscribers.

"The Compass 597 USB Modem is Telus' newest and smallest modem available and provides seamless access to our high-speed EvDO Rev A wireless network faster and easier than ever," said Stephen Ospalak, vice-president of mobile and Future Friendly Home devices at Telus. "Sierra Wireless designed a great looking and useful tool for clients on-the-go, and with the inclusion of a microSD card slot for convenient file storage, they will enjoy the smoothest digital experience they can get on our EvDo Rev A network, Canada's largest high-speed network)."

"With its small size, appealing design, and user-friendly installation and activation features, the Compass 597 USB Modem has a lot to offer Telus customers looking for a simple way to stay linked in to their business and personal networks," said Dan Schieler, senior vice president, Worldwide Sales, for Sierra Wireless. "Users can depend on the Compass 597 for reliable connections and quick transfer speeds so they can work efficiently without the need to hunt for hotspots."

Telus is a national telecommunications company in Canada.

Sierra Wireless modems and software connect people and systems to mobile broadband networks around the world.

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