Newest, smallest, Sierra Wireless USB modem now available to Canadians from TELUS

VANCOUVER, July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced that the Compass(TM) 597 USB modem is now available in Canada from TELUS. The Compass 597 USB modem provides TELUS customers with access to wireless high-speed Internet in a small, cleanly designed USB stick that slips easily into a pocket.

The Sierra Wireless Compass 597 USB Modem gets customers connected to the TELUS Mobile Broadband network quickly and easily, with TRU-Install(TM) software installation for both Mac and PC users. Installation is as simple as plugging the modem into the USB slot and stepping through the process, with no extra CD or downloads required. With download speeds averaging between 450 to 800 kilobits per second (kbps) and upload speeds averaging 300 to 400 kbps on the TELUS high speed wireless network, users only need a few seconds to send a presentation to a client, download large email attachments, or upload a photo to share from anywhere within the coverage area. The TELUS network (inclusive of data roaming) reaches 5.6 million wireless subscribers.

"The Compass 597 USB Modem is TELUS' newest and smallest modem available and provides seamless access to our high-speed EvDO Rev A wireless network faster and easier than ever," said Stephen Ospalak, vice-president of mobile and Future Friendly Home devices at TELUS. "Sierra Wireless designed a great looking and useful tool for clients on-the-go, and with the inclusion of a microSD card slot for convenient file storage, they will enjoy the smoothest digital experience they can get on our EvDo Rev A network, Canada's largest high-speed network(x)."

"With its small size, appealing design, and user-friendly installation and activation features, the Compass 597 USB Modem has a lot to offer TELUS customers looking for a simple way to stay linked in to their business and personal networks," said Dan Schieler, senior vice president, Worldwide Sales, for Sierra Wireless. "Users can depend on the Compass 597 for reliable connections and quick transfer speeds so they can work efficiently without the need to hunt for hotspots."

    Sierra Wireless Compass 597 USB Modem

    -   TRU-Install software installation technology steps first-time users
        through quick installation of the drivers and full software client
        directly from the modem, with no CD required

    -   microSD card slot provides convenient storage and file transfer
        capabilities

    -   Convenient, flexible usage options, with an external antenna
        connector for users working in remote or network fringe areas, and a
        lanyard loop to allow the modem to be clipped to the inside of a bag

    -   Optimizes power management so less power is used when not required,
        to reduce host PC battery drain

The Sierra Wireless Compass 597 USB Modem is available from TELUS for as little as $99.99 on a three-year contract or $299.99 without a contract. For more information about TELUS products and services, please visit www.telusmobility.com.

For more information about the Sierra Wireless Compass 597 USB Modem please visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/product/compass_597.aspx. To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 (604) 232-1488 or e-mail sales@sierrawireless.com.

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About TELUS

TELUS (TSX: T, T.A; NYSE: TU) is a leading national telecommunications company in Canada, with $9.2 billion of annual revenue and 11.2 million customer connections including 5.6 million wireless subscribers, 4.4 million wireline network access lines and 1.2 million Internet subscribers. TELUS provides a wide range of communications products and services including data, Internet protocol (IP), voice, entertainment and video. In support of our philosophy to give where we live, TELUS, our team members and alumni have contributed $113 million to charitable and not-for-profit organizations and volunteered more than 2.1 million hours of service to local communities since 2000. Eight TELUS Community Boards across Canada lead our local philanthropic initiatives. For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com.

About Sierra Wireless

Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) modems and software connect people and systems to mobile broadband networks around the world. The Company offers a diverse product portfolio addressing enterprise, consumer, original equipment manufacturer, specialized vertical industry, and machine-to-machine markets, and provides professional services to customers requiring expertise in wireless design, integration, and carrier certification. For more information about Sierra Wireless, visit www.sierrawireless.com.

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

Sierra Wireless 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.

CONTACT: Sharlene Myers, Sierra Wireless, Phone: (604) 232-1445, Email: smyers@sierrawireless.com; AJ Gratton, TELUS Media Relations, Phone: (416) 279-8522, Email: aj.gratton@telus.com

SOURCE Sierra Wireless, Inc.