O2 and Sierra Wireless have today announced the world's first commercial launch of the Compass 885 USB Modem on O2's Mobile Broadband network in the UK. The O2 Business USB modem has a smaller, more durable USB design with download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds of up to 2Mbps.

The modem includes automatic software installation to simplify setup, a microSD memory card slot to expand its functionality, and offers seamless high-speed wireless connectivity for both Mac and Windows notebook and desktop computers.

The O2 Business USB modem can be purchased through O2 direct, corporate and business sales channels and online at: http://www.o2.co.uk .