Sierra Wireless Compass 885 USB modem launches on O2

Boasts microSD card slot

3 July 2008 11:30 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

O2 and Sierra Wireless have announced the world's first commercial launch of the Sierra Wireless Compass 885 USB Modem on the O2 network in the UK.

Designed for mobile professionals, laptop computer users and frequent travellers, O2 says it has a smaller, more durable USB design with download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps and upload speeds of up to 2Mbps.

For both Windows-based machines and Macs, the modem claims easy install and boasts a microSD memory card slot with tri-band HSPA/UMTS support and quad-band GSM/EDGE support.

The O2 Business USB modem can be purchased through O2 direct, corporate and business sales channels and online at www.o2.co.uk.