Mr. Jim Ryan reports

SIERRA WIRELESS ADVANCES 5G WITH CERTIFICATION OF ITS 5G MODULE AND MG90 5G ROUTER ON T-MOBILE'S NATIONWIDE 5G NETWORK

Sierra Wireless Inc.'s EM9190 5G New Radio embedded module was certified in January, 2021, and the MG90 5G -- the world's first multinetwork 5G vehicle router -- was certified in February, 2021, to operate on T-Mobile's 5G network -- the largest, fastest and most reliable in the United States.

"These certifications further demonstrate that when it comes to bringing 5G to the IoT [Internet of things], Sierra Wireless is leading the way," said Jim Ryan, senior vice-president of partnerships, marketing and IoT solutions, Sierra Wireless. "When you combine T-Mobile's industry-leading 5G network with the EM9190 and MG90 5G's industry-leading performance, robust security and industrial-grade design, along with Sierra Wireless's decades of IoT experience and global presence, the answer to the question of which IoT solutions provider you should partner with as you map out your 5G future becomes clear -- it's Sierra Wireless."

Transforming IoT with 5G

5G's higher data speeds, lower latency and higher device capacity are set to transform the IoT market, enabling original equipment manufacturers, advanced electronic companies and other industrial companies to support enhanced mobile broadband, ultrareliable, low-latency communication and massive-machine-type communication use cases that simply were not possible without 5G.

5G's ability to support these new use cases is why, in a recent report, McKinsey & Company stated, "As new use cases gain traction, it is expected that B2B [business-to-business] 5G IoT unit sales will soar ... in the B2B sphere, we expect total revenue for 5G IoT modules to increase from about $180-million (U.S.) in 2022 to almost $10-billion (U.S.) by 2030."

Module designed for easy integration, private networks, global connectivity

Based on the industry-standard M.2 form factor, the EM9190 is an industrial-grade module that enables OEMs, system integrators and other companies to easily integrate secure 5G connectivity into their products. Part of Sierra Wireless's EM series of modules, the EM9190 has been designed to connect to 5G networks around the world and also includes an embedded SIM (eSIM) based on GSMA's embedded SIM specification, eUICC. This eSIM makes it easier for customers to switch networks at any time using carrier-specific profiles for added IoT product deployment simplicity and flexibility.

With this certification, EM9190 customers can commercially deploy networking devices, computing devices and other connected products on T-Mobile's high-speed and low-latency 5G network for: live video streaming; video security; high-definition, cloud-based video gaming; extended reality; robotics; and other next-generation IoT applications.

The world's first multinetwork 5G vehicle router

The AirLink MG90 5G is the industry's first multinetwork 5G vehicle networking solution, providing public safety, public transit, utility and other organizations the secure, always-on mobile connectivity they need for mission-critical first responder, field service and transit applications.

The MG90 5G uses the T-Mobile-certified Sierra Wireless EM9190 module and takes advantage of T-Mobile's low-band and mid-band 5G spectrum to deliver customers broad coverage and high data speeds. Purpose built for demanding high-speed multinetwork vehicle needs, the AirLink MG90 5G delivers the best-in-class user experience, performance and reliability users need with patented technology to deliver maximum performance and coverage.

The MG90 5G tackles the toughest challenges where 5G matters most, enabling high-definition applications like remote triage for paramedics, live video streaming for law enforcement and improved WiFi services for transit riders.

The EM9190 and MG90 5G are currently available globally from Sierra Wireless's global network of partners.

About Sierra Wireless Inc.

Sierra Wireless is a leading Internet of things solution provider that combines devices, network services and software to unlock value in the connected economy. Companies globally are adopting 4G, 5G and LPWA (low-power wide-area) solutions to: improve operational efficiency; create better customer experiences; improve their business models; and create new revenue streams. Sierra Wireless will work with you to develop the right industry-specific solution for your next IoT deployment, whether it is an integrated solution to help connect edge devices to the cloud, a software/API (application programming interface) service to manage processes with billions of connected assets or a platform to extract real-time data to improve business decisions. With greater than 25 years of cellular IoT experience, Sierra Wireless is the trusted partner globally to deliver your next IoT solution.

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