NetComm exhibits the liberty series LTE router at the Orlando international CTIA wireless 2011

NetComm Limited has announced the US unveiling of the new Libertyâ„¢ Series LTE Router at the International CTIA WIRELESS® show, Orlando, from the 22nd 24th March, 2011. NetComm’s Libertyâ„¢ Series LTE Router with WiFi was developed in swift response to the growing momentum of Long Term Evolution (LTE) network developments worldwide. The integration of an LTE module from Sierra Wireless, a leader in wireless solutions for mobile broadband applications, ensures compatibility with existing 2G and 3G services, and a solid end-user experience that supports worldwide roaming.

NetComm President and CEO, David Stewart said while NetComm is prepared for the rollout of global LTE networks which are expected to exceed current ADSL speeds with broadband delivery rates of up to 100Mbps download and 50Mbps upload, current focus remains on delivering HSPA+ products in line with the staggered global deployment of high-speed HSPA+ networks.

“Mobile broadband developments are advancing at a phenomenal rate with over 99% of the world’s WCDMA operators achieving the successful deployment of HSPA on their networks in the space of just 5 years. A large-scale migration to HSPA+ was achieved over the past year with HSPA+ now in service on over a quarter of the world’s HSPA networks,” Mr Stewart said.

Mr Stewart says, “While we look forward to exhibiting our LTE Router at the International CTIA Wireless® show, NetComm remains focused on delivering uniquely customized 42Mbps and 21Mbps with voice HSPA technologies to meet today’s demands.”

“NetComm’s long-term commitment to the prompt supply of specifically designed technologies which are engineered to meet the individual requirements of our carrier partners forms the basis of our proven track-record of staying at the forefront of these rapid network advances,” said Mr Stewart.

NetComm CTO, Mr Brett Stevens, says, “Consumers and businesses hungry for speed and versatility are pushing carriers to develop faster networks. With this comes a need for the delivery of products that are capable of making the most of progressing network speeds. Leading telecommunications carriers, both in North America and the rest of the world, are in the process of launching 42Mbps and 21Mbps networks in response to this growing consumer demand. I am pleased to say that NetComm has long been prepared for these network upgrades and has the corresponding technology ready to go.”

“The development of sizeable HSPA+ and LTE networks will be of particular benefit to those living or working in areas not serviced by ADSL, cable or fibre. NetComm’s Libertyâ„¢ Series Routers will give users the capability to establish a super high-speed Wi-Fi hotspot from virtually anywhere within their Internet service provider’s coverage area,” said Mr Stevens.

Sierra Wireless to release EV-DO card for MacBook Pros

Sierra Wireless said it plans to bring its AirCard 597E to market early in 2007. The first AirCard to be made using the ExpressCard/34 form factor, the 597E will work on the Macintosh. Pricing was not announced.

The AirCard 597E is designed to take advantage of EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized), the fast wireless networking standard promoted by cell phone service providers whose networks utilize Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). Verizon Wireless and Sprint in the United States are two such carriers. Designed to work with EV-DO Revision A networks, the AirCard 597E can achieve downlink speeds of 3.1 megabits per second and uplink speeds of 1.8 megabits per second; it can also fall back to EV-DO Release 0 and CDMA 1x speeds.

A spokesperson for Sierra Wireless confirmed that the new card will indeed support the Mac. Several of Sierra’s existing PC Card solutions already work with the Macintosh, either using Mac OS X v10.4.7′s built-in drivers or through third-party driver providers. More details are available from Sierra Wireless’ Web site.

Cards capable of such connectivity are already available from major wireless service providers, but most are still made using the PCMCIA card standard preferred by many notebook vendors.

Apple adopted the ExpressCard/34 standard earlier this year with the introduction of the MacBook Pro series. ExpressCard/34 provides a smaller, faster expansion interface than the PC card slot featured on PowerBook G4 systems.

Sierra Wireless’ Web site had not been updated with information about the AirCard 597E as Macworld posted this article.

Source- http://www.macworld.com

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