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Sierra Wireless has just announced five new AirCard data cards and USB modems, including devices supporting HSPA+ frequencies. The AirCard 503, AirCard USB 308, and AirCard USB 309 all support peak download speeds of 21Mbps, with the former being a 2-in-1 PC card / ExpressCard device and the latter two being basically the same USB modem (except the first one supports 850MHz, 1900MHz, and 2100MHz frequencies, while AirCard USB 309 limits you to 900MHz and 2100MHz bands). If the raw excitement and glamor of HSPA+ speeds are more than you (or your budget) can handle, the company is also introducing a couple plain ol’ HSPA cards with respectable peak downloads of 7.2Mbps and peak uploads of 5.76Mbps. The AirCard USB 301 supports 850MHz and 2100 MHz bands, while the AirCard USB 302 does its thing in the 900MHz and 2100MHz range. Scheduled to begin shipping in the fourth quarter of this year for prices to be announced. PR after the break.

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Residents of some of Canada’s biggest cities are now sitting on near-LTE speeds thanks to Rogers’ continued rollout of 21Mbps HSPA+, a technology it proudly boasts is “replacing 3.5G” and stands a fighting chance of offering real-life double-digit speeds. That’s pretty amazing when you consider that a lot of people are still using 768kbps or 1.5Mbps DSL lines in their homes — ten years ago, we doubt anyone would’ve predicted that practical wireless speeds would be running neck-and-neck with some of the fastest wireline broadband ISPs have to offer — but we’re certainly not complaining. In addition to Toronto, service is now available in Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Montreal, with a new modem cutely named HSPA+ Rocket coming to take advantage of those speeds on the 28th of the month. Interested parties can preorder now, though: $199.99 or $74.99 on a two-year data contract.

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