NetComm, Sierra Wireless, Telstra Team for Wireless Gateway Devices

SWIR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Telstra, an Australia-based telecommunications company, has partnered with NetComm, an Australian provider of data communication technology, and a 3G embedded module manufacturer, Sierra Wireless, to launch a new mobile broadband device.

The device is marketed as the Telstra Turbo 7 Series Wireless Gateway and BigPond 7.2 Wireless Broadband Home Network Gateway and combines three capabilities in one unit: mobile broadband, a secure Wi-Fi Gateway, and Ethernet connectivity. Both products have been developed exclusively for Telstra's Next G network, Australia's largest and fastest national mobile broadband network.

This announcement follows the Product Supply Agreement signed between Telstra and NetComm in May for the provision of broadband routers. It is also part of an ongoing relationship between the companies that builds upon NetComm's commitment to developing and delivering 3G solutions and devices.

Telstra Product Management Executive Director, Ross Fielding, said Telstra teamed with NetComm to create a flexible device that provides shared access to the net virtually anywhere within Telstra Next G network's two million square kilometre-plus footprint.

"We think customers will really appreciate the convenience and reach of this portable solution, its quick set up and its suitability as an alternative or backup to fixed-line broadband," Fielding said.

Danny Morrsion, General Manager, NetComm, said, "These two gateways are unique in the Australian market in terms of sophistication and capability, offering users super fast connection speeds. They are the culmination of more than six months of NetComm development and innovation, working closely with Telstra to ensure a seamless end-user experience."

"Our collaboration with Netcomm to bring 3G embedded wireless connectivity to their industry-leading gateway solution and to launch with Telstra on their Next G network takes advantage of each company's strengths," said Jin Pak, Vice President, Asia Pacific Sales for Sierra Wireless. "Australian businesses and consumers know that Netcomm delivers quality products and they are looking for the same quality in the wireless connection to support a variety of high bandwidth applications. Sierra Wireless is pleased to collaborate with Netcomm to deliver a reliable, embedded mobile broadband solution to the Australian market."

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