Sierra Wireless AirCard(R) 850 Wireless Wide Area Network Card and MC8755 Embedded Module now Available Through Xacom Comunicaciones in Spain, France, and Portugal

Barcelona, Spain (ots/PRNewswire) -

- Wireless Wide Area Network Card and Embedded Module Provide
Access to the Latest 3G Data Networks and Enable International
Roaming

Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) and Xacom Comunicaciones,
an authorized Sierra Wireless distributor, today announced that the
AirCard 850 HSDPA wide area wireless network card for HSDPA/UMTS
networks is now available from Xacom to reseller and enterprise
channels in Spain, France, and Portugal. In addition, Xacom will
distribute the MC8755 PCI Express Mini Card embedded module to
original equipment manufacturers in the region for
machine-to-machine (M2M) and mobile computing applications.

The new AirCard 850 card and MC8755 embedded module deliver the
latest in 3G wireless data technology for mobile computing. Out of
the box, both products are fully functional on HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE,
and GPRS networks.

"Sierra Wireless has led the market in launching commercial HSDPA
solutions in Europe, and we are pleased to work with the company to
deliver its 3G products to this region," said Luis Santos, Managing
Director for Xacom Comunicaciones. "We believe that customers
looking for access to the fastest available 3G wireless data
technology and the widest range of roaming options will find that
Sierra Wireless 3G products more than meet their speed and
performance expectations."

"Sierra Wireless is committed to providing top quality wireless
products for 3G networks in Europe," said Jim Lahey, Vice President,
EMEA for Sierra Wireless. "The AirCard 850 and the MC8755 embedded
module offer the best wireless wide area networking technology
currently available, and we are pleased to work once again with
Xacom to deliver these products to customers in this region."

The AirCard 850 utilizes the 2100 MHz UMTS frequency band and
offers average data rates of 500 to 800 kbps, with bursts up to 1.8
Mbps on an HSDPA network. Ideal for frequent travelers, the AirCard
850 enables international roaming on HSDPA and UMTS networks across
Europe, and on all four EDGE and GPRS frequency bands (850, 900,
1800, and 1900 MHz) used worldwide. The AirCard 850 wireless WAN
card is a Type II PC Card with a slim, unextended design, allowing
users to conveniently store the unit inside the laptop.

The MC8755 PCI Express Mini Card module is built using the
MSM6275(TM) Mobile Station Modem(TM) chipset from QUALCOMM and
offers peak download speeds of 1.8 Mbps. The MC8755 operates on the
2100 MHz HSDPA UMTS frequency band and is designed for markets in
Europe and Asia. MC8755 modules are also compatible with EDGE and
GSM/GPRS networks on all four GSM frequency bands (850, 900, 1800,
and 1900 MHz), for global roaming in areas where an HSDPA or UMTS
network is not available. The MC8755 module measures 51 x 30 x 4.5
mm, weighs in at less than 12 g, and complies with new European
Union directives on RoHS (Restrictions on Hazardous Substances).

To purchase the Sierra Wireless AirCard 850 card or the MC8755 PCI
Express Mini Card embedded module from Xacom Comunicaciones, please
call +34-91-7544836 or email xacom@xacom.com.

For more information about the Sierra Wireless AirCard 850 HSDPA
wireless wide area network card, please visit
www.sierrawireless.com/product/ac850.aspx. For more information about
Sierra Wireless PCI Express Mini Card embedded modules, please visit
www.sierrawireless.com/product/oemmodules.aspx. To contact the Sierra
Wireless Sales Desk, call +1-(604)-232-1488 or e-mail
sales@sierrawireless.com.

Note to editors:

To view and download images of Sierra Wireless products, please
visit www.sierrawireless.com/product/photos.aspx.

About Xacom Comunicaciones

Xacom Comunicaciones is a leading company in the field of
communications since its initial vocation as telecommunications
developer, manufacturer, and component, equipment and terminals
distributor. Xacom accepted the challenge of the new
telecommunications technology by creating an R & D centre that is
promoting the launching and practical use of that technology: - GSM
for Data, SMS Messages, Fax and Voice transmissions. - GPRS
high-speed data, voice. - Bluetooth data and voice at personal
environment. - DECT data and voice. For more information on Xacom
Comunicaciones, visit their web site at www.xacom.com.

About Sierra Wireless

Sierra Wireless is a leader in delivering highly differentiated
wireless solutions that enable our customers to improve their
productivity and lifestyle. Sierra Wireless develops and markets the
AirCard, the industry-leading wireless PC card line for
portable computers; embedded modules for OEM wireless applications;
and the MP line of rugged vehicle-mounted connectivity
solutions. For more information about Sierra Wireless please visit
www.sierrawireless.com.

"AirCard" is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless. Other
product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of
their respective owners.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements
relate to, among other things, plans and timing for the introduction
or enhancement of our services and products, statements about future
market conditions, supply conditions, channel and end customer
demand conditions, revenues, gross margins, operating expenses,
profits, and other expectations, intentions, and plans contained in
this press release that are not historical fact. Our expectations
regarding future revenues and earnings depend in part upon our
ability to successfully develop, manufacture, and supply products
that we do not produce today and that meet defined specifications.
When used in this press release, the words "plan", "expect",
"believe", and similar expressions generally identify
forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current
expectations. They are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in technology
and changes in the wireless data communications market. In light of
the many risks and uncertainties surrounding the wireless data
communications market , you should understand that we cannot assure
you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press
release will be realized.

Rückfragehinweis:
For further information: Sharlene Myers, Sierra Wireless, Phone:
+1-(604)-232-1445, Email: smyers@sierrawireless.com,
www.sierrawireless.com

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