US : Digi International announced that its EV-DO Rev A version of the ConnectPort™ WAN VPN is now certified by Sprint. The ConnectPort WAN VPN is the industry’s first upgradeable commercial-grade cellular router to be certified on Sprint’s EV-DO Rev A wireless network, and is now certified by two of the three major U.S. carriers. With broadband download and upload speeds, it provides wireless connections to remote sites and devices at DSL speeds.

“The certification of our 3G router by another major carrier broadens Digi’s coverage and reach in this high growth market opportunity,” said Larry Kraft, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Digi International. “Through our relationship with Sprint and other carriers, our growing family of high-speed wireless WAN routers can help customers securely access information at broadband speeds anywhere a cellular connection is accessible.”

The ConnectPort WAN VPN provides a secure, high-speed cellular connection for reliable primary and backup network connectivity to remote sites and devices. It is secure, easy to use and fast, allowing companies to realize the benefits of wire-free networking such as reduced monthly costs, quicker/easier installation and more freedom to easily re-locate remote equipment. The ConnectPort WAN VPN is network independent and upgradeable, making it easier for customers to quickly migrate to future advanced platforms as networks evolve.

The EV-DO Rev A version of the ConnectPort WAN VPN is now available.