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Sierra Wireless Announces AirLink® RV50X Router Certified by FCC for Use on Anterix 900 MHz Spectrum

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Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) has announced the FCC certification of its AirLink® RV50X router for use on Anterix’s 900 MHz spectrum. This certification enables customers to access private LTE networks, enhancing their critical infrastructure capabilities. The RV50X supports dual SIM functionality, allowing seamless migration to private networks. Anterix, a leader in 900 MHz broadband, enhances this offer as it holds significant spectrum licenses across the U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. Available now, the RV50X aims to bolster industrial IoT applications with rugged connectivity and low power consumption.

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  • FCC certification of the AirLink® RV50X router enables access to private LTE networks, enhancing customer infrastructure.
  • The dual SIM capability of RV50X allows for flexible connectivity on both commercial and private networks.
  • The partnership with Anterix expands Sierra Wireless' market offerings in the 900 MHz spectrum for industrial IoT applications.
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Enabling Industrial, Energy and Utility customers to connect critical infrastructure and utilize Anterix 900 MHz spectrum for Private LTE

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW), a world leading IoT solutions provider, today announced that its AirLink® RV50X router has been certified for use by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), enabling existing and new customers access to Anterix’s 900 MHz private wireless broadband spectrum. Leveraging the Sierra Wireless MC7455 module with Band 8 spectrum and network assigned duplexing (NAD) support, the RV50X ruggedized cellular router serves as a foundation for critical infrastructure.

Anterix, a company focused on delivering transformative broadband that enables the modernization of critical infrastructure, is the largest holder of licensed spectrum in the 900 MHz band (896-901/935-940 MHz) throughout the contiguous United States, plus Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

“We are pleased to add the Sierra Wireless AirLink® RV50X router and the MC7455 module to our family of Anterix Active commercial-ready technologies available for 900 MHz private LTE networks,” said Carlos L’ Abbate, Anterix Chief Technology & Engineering Officer. “Sierra Wireless Solutions play a key role in connecting critical infrastructure for utilities.”

“With FCC certification of our RV50X router for use on Anterix’s 900 MHz spectrum, customers can now access private LTE for their critical infrastructure applications and expanded offerings for private IoT networks,” said Tom Mueller, VP of Product Enterprise Networking, Sierra Wireless. “Further, both new and existing RV50X customers can take advantage of Anterix’s spectrum and leverage the RV50X's dual SIM capability to operate on both a commercial carrier, and have routers migrate over to 900 MHz as their private networks roll out.”

Sierra Wireless’ AirLink® RV50X Industrial LTE Gateway
The AirLink® RV50X delivers LTE broadband connectivity for critical remote fixed assets and industrial IoT infrastructure and with low power consumption, the router can run on battery or solar power. Offering ruggedized connectivity, the compact RV50X was purpose-built for fixed assets in SCADA and metering, smart city, agriculture, environmental monitoring, oil and gas, utility, and public safety applications.

In addition, AirLink Complete, a subscription-based service, is included with the RV50X. This service offers best in class device management, customer support and an extended warranty which delivers a cost-effective way to ensure mission critical infrastructure operates at peak efficiency.

Availability
The RV50X router is available now from Sierra Wireless’ global network of partners.

For more information, visit: https://www.sierrawireless.com/products-and-solutions/routers-gateways/rv50/

To contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 877-687-7795 or visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/sales.

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About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is a world leading IoT solutions provider that combines devices, network services, and software to unlock value in the connected economy. Companies globally are adopting 4G, 5G, and LPWA solutions to improve operational efficiency, create better customer experiences, improve their business models, and create new revenue streams. Sierra Wireless works with its customers to develop the right industry-specific solution for their IoT deployments, whether this is an integrated solution to help connect edge devices to the cloud, a software/API service to manage processes with billions of connected assets, or a platform to extract real-time data to improve business decisions. With more than 25 years of cellular IoT experience, Sierra Wireless is the global partner customers trust to deliver them their next IoT solution. For more information, visit www.sierrawireless.com.

Connect with Sierra Wireless on the IoT Blog at http://www.sierrawireless.com/iot-blog, on Twitter at @SierraWireless, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/sierra-wireless and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/SierraWireless.

“Sierra Wireless” is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless, Inc. “AirLink” is a registered trademark of Sierra Wireless America, Inc. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Louise Matich

Sierra Wireless

Media Relations

+1 236 979 2154

pr@sierrawireless.com

David Climie

Sierra Wireless

Investor Relations

+1 604 321 1137

dclimie@sierrawireless.com

Source: Sierra Wireless

FAQ

What is the significance of the FCC certification for Sierra Wireless' RV50X router?

The FCC certification allows the RV50X router to operate on Anterix’s 900 MHz spectrum, enabling customers to implement private LTE networks for their critical infrastructure.

How does the RV50X support industrial IoT applications?

The RV50X provides ruggedized connectivity, low power consumption, and dual SIM capability, making it well-suited for various industrial IoT applications.

What company provides the 900 MHz spectrum for Sierra Wireless' RV50X?

Anterix, a company focused on delivering broadband for critical infrastructure, provides the 900 MHz spectrum.

When will the RV50X router be available to customers?

The RV50X router is available now from Sierra Wireless' global network of partners.

What are the main applications of the AirLink® RV50X router?

The RV50X is designed for SCADA, metering, smart city, agriculture, environmental monitoring, oil and gas, utility, and public safety applications.

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