Sierra Wireless and Swisscom today announced the availability of the Sierra Wireless Compass 885 USB Modem to customers in Switzerland. Sold under the brand name “Unlimited USB Modem 885,” the Compass 885 is now available through Swisscom Shops, the company’s Web shop online and other third party channels.

The Sierra Wireless Compass 885 USB modem offers TRU-Install automatic software installation, which makes startup quick and simple, allowing users to get online faster. The Compass 885 USB Modem also includes a connector for an optional external antenna, sometimes preferred by customers to provide extended and strengthened connections in remote areas or fringe network coverage. Additionally, the Compass 885 USB Modem is sold with a 1 GB microSD memory card already inserted into the modem, providing Swisscom customers with the convenient option of increasing data storage and transfer without any additional efforts required.

The Compass 885 USB Modem offers users the ability to roam globally, with tri-band HSPA/UMTS support and quad-band GSM/EDGE support, making it compatible with networks in most countries around the world.