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Sierra Wireless Embedded Module Connects the Treo 600 Smartphone by palmOne to Verizon Wireless' NationalAccess Wireless Network

Sierra Wireless' EM3420 embedded module provides fast, secure access to third-generation wide-area CDMA 1x networks for the Treo 600 smartphone

Business Home Internet VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2004-- Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) today announced that the Treo(TM) 600 smartphone by palmOne, with the integrated Sierra Wireless EM3420 embedded module, is now available from Verizon Wireless. The award-winning Treo 600 smartphone, a Palm OS(R) 5-based device that offers mobile phone, e-mail, messaging, and Web browsing capabilities, has been certified for use on Verizon Wireless' NationalAccess third-generation wide area CDMA 1X network for voice and data transmission.
The Sierra Wireless EM3420 embedded module, integrated into the Treo 600 smartphone, offers voice, data, and messaging functionality and best-in-class power management. palmOne selected the EM3420 based on Sierra Wireless' expertise in CDMA technology, which offers mobile professionals fast wireless connectivity.(1)

Business Mlm Opportunity "Sierra Wireless provided palmOne extensive support through the integration and carrier certification process, reducing our development time and costs," said Jerry Tu, Director of Communication Technologies for palmOne. "The EM3420 embedded module was a natural choice for the Treo 600 smartphone, offering our customers fast, secure, and reliable network connections and robust voice and data capabilities, including Web browsing and multi-media messaging."

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Based Business Home Income "Sierra Wireless remains committed to providing wireless embedded products that meet rigorous network certification requirements and offer superior performance, reliability and support to our growing list of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers," said Jason Cohenour, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales for Sierra Wireless. "We are pleased to work with industry leading companies like palmOne in bringing innovative wireless products to market that help improve the productivity and lifestyle of mobile professionals."

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3G speeds on your laptop mean you can download pages faster – at a connection speed of up to 320kbps over 3MB3. Two ways to connect. Connect the Treo 750 to your laptop using the included USB cable2 . If your laptop is Bluetooth® enabled, you can also connect via Bluetooth wireless technology. Surf the web on your laptop using your smartphone as a wireless modem1, 2.

Business Homebased Opportunity The Sierra Wireless EM3400 series uses the latest CDMA 1X technology. Supporting third generation (3G) digital cellular standards, the EM3420 enables rapid development of exceptional wireless products and solutions. Features include:

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Based Business Free Home The EM3420 has passed rigorous carrier approval requirements and certification standards and complies with CDMA 1X requirements including backwards compatibility with IS-95A and IS-95B standards. It provides best-in-class power management to extend battery life and offers voice, data and SMS functionality.

Business Internet Online For more information about the Sierra Wireless EM3420, please visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/ProductsOrdering/em3400.asp, or contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk by calling 604-232-1488 or e-mailing sales@sierrawireless.com.

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Based Business Home Online About the Treo 600 smartphone

Business Federal Opportunity The Treo 600 smartphone from palmOne is a small, easy-to-use smartphone with a built-in QWERTY keyboard. It seamlessly combines a full-featured mobile phone with wireless communication applications such as email, messaging and web browsing, a Palm OS organizer and even a digital camera to simplify customers' business and personal lives.(i) The keyboard, 5-way navigation button and other design features make it possible to get more done -- in fewer steps, with just one hand, and without having to swap back and forth between applications. The Treo 600 smartphone features a bright color screen and an integrated SD Card/MultiMediaCard slot that lets users add memory and content. It's lightweight, stylish, and small enough to fit in a pocket.

Based Business Home Legitimate (i)An Internet service provider account, data service and carrier subscription may be required for Internet and email access. These services may need to be purchased separately.

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Business Home Idea Internet PalmOne Inc. delivers what matters most to customers -- whether a single consumer or company of thousands -- enabling users to improve their personal lives and professional productivity through mobile devices and solutions.

Based Business From Home PalmOne is the name adopted in October 2003 by Palm Inc., when it spun off PalmSource Inc., maker of the Palm OS(R) platform software, and acquired Handspring Inc. Uniting the Zire(TM), Tungsten(TM) and Treo subbrands, the creation of palmOne launched a new, stronger market leader in handheld computer and communications hardware and software solutions.

Business Make Money Online More information about palmOne Inc. is available at http://www.palmOne.com.

Base Business Home Opportunity PalmOne, Treo, Tungsten, Zire, and Palm OS are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to palmOne Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.

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Business Make Money 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; the MP line of rugged vehicle-mounted connectivity solutions; and Voq, a line of mobile phones with easy-to-use, secure software solutions for mobile professionals. For more information about Sierra Wireless please visit www.sierrawireless.com.

Business Opportunity Weblog "AirCard" and "Voq" are registered trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Base Business Home Online Forward Looking Statements

Business Home Income 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.

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Sierra Wireless Inc.
Media Communications Specialist:
Sharlene Myers, 604-232-1445
E-mail: smyers@sierrawireless.com
Website: www.sierrawireless.com
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palmOne Inc.
Public Relations:
Jimmy Johnson, 408-503-2771
E-mail: Jimmy.Johnson@palmOne.com
Website: www.palmOne.com

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