Vodafone launches GPRS card in UK

LONDON -- Vodafone UK and Sierra Wireless today announced the commercial availability of the AirCard 750 wireless PC Card modem. Vodafone customers in the UK can now use the AirCard 750 on Vodafone’s GPRS data network to access information while they’re away from the office or home. Vodafone UK is the first European network operator to offer the AirCard 750 to its customers.

About the size of a credit card, the AirCard 750 provides laptop PC users with fast, reliable wireless access to the Internet, email, fax and corporate applications using Vodafone UK’s GPRS data network. Users can reach speeds similar to a dial-up experience at home, which means that they no longer have to rely on being in the office or on their home PC to stay connected to important information, download files, update records or surf the web.

“The Sierra Wireless AirCard 750, combined with our Internet Access and Remote Access Service products, provides Vodafone UK customers with important benefits through its ‘always on’ connectivity. Once logged-on, customers no longer have to re-connect every time they want to request or receive information. This is far more convenient, saves time when accessing important data and allows them to stay in touch,” said Stephen Brewer, Managing Director of Sales and Distribution at Vodafone UK. “Our GPRS data network also provides high-speed wireless data transmission with a performance that is similar to a dial-up service on a fixed telephone line. And as you are charged for the data you exchange, rather than for the time you stay online, significant savings can be made,” he added.

“The AirCard 750 is simple to install, easy to use, and keeps you connected while on the go”, said Derek Evans, Vice President European Distribution for Sierra Wireless. “The AirCard 750 will now provide Vodafone customers with improved communication, enhanced productivity, and the ability to stay connected to the information they need, wherever they are. The end result is a complete wireless solution for all.”

Vodafone Group PLC (NYSE: VOD)
Sierra Wireless Inc. (Toronto: SW.TO)