NETGEAR and Sierra Wireless add mobile voice to 3G mobile broadband routers

By Telecom Lead Team: NETGEAR announced that the NETGEAR
MVBR1210C HSPA+ Mobile Broadband Voice Router, developed with Sierra Wireless
is ready for deployment in operator networks.


The NETGEAR MVBR1210C extends mobile voice service via
its wired voice port, allowing mobile operators to deliver voice and data
service offering to consumers by eliminating the need for fixed line voice
service.


In addition to voice, the NETGEAR MVBR1210C delivers
broadband access at speeds up to 21 Mbps downstream and 5.7 Mbps upstream,
rivaling fixed broadband access performance. The NETGEAR MVBR1210C integrates a
secondary Ethernet WAN to provide failover and back-up for network access. For
LAN connectivity, there are four Ethernet ports and high speed N300 802.11n
WiFi.


“We are pleased to partner with Sierra Wireless, a
world-class mobile technology leader, to integrate voice and high-speed
wireless capabilities into our mobile broadband routers,” said Patrick Lo,
chairman and chief executive officer at NETGEAR.


The NETGEAR MVBR1210C, which powers a complete in-home
triple play network, incorporates Sierra Wireless 3G mobile broadband
technology. NETGEAR has partnered with Sierra Wireless to deliver a
high-performance, cost-effective and mobile broadband router because Sierra
Wireless technology allows seamless integration of the MVBR1210C with deployed
mobile broadband network infrastructures. 


“The NETGEAR MVBR1210C is an important milestone in
our long-standing collaboration with NETGEAR,” said Jason Cohenour, chief
executive officer at Sierra Wireless.


The NETGEAR MVBR1210C enables mobile operators to
consolidate their voice service penetration by extending ‘mobile-to-mobile’
calling to home phones. With the integration of TR-69 remote management
capability, this solution truly offers a complete, managed user experience.


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