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Novatel patent infringement lawsuit against ZTE and FWC still stands [UPDATED]

Chris Burns, Apr 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week the folks at Novatel Wireless have been allowed to continue a lawsuit against competitors ZTE Corp, ZTE USA, and Franklin Wireless Corp for patent infringement on key architecture and functionality of mobile hotspots. This case has been going on for several months and started more than a year ago, and today's ruling has both of the defendants' requests to dismiss the case shot down by the Judge presiding over the case. This ends up being a sort of preliminary plus for Novatel who could very well have lost quite a bit of money in legal fees if the case had been found void at this point. Read The Full Story

Verizon 4G LTE Jetpack hotspot launching April 12

Rue Liu, Mar 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

Verizon announced today that it will be launching a new 4G LTE mobile hotspot on April 12. The device is called the Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi 4620L and will be available through Verizon's website and stores as well as through Best Buy for $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year service agreement. Read The Full Story

“Homeless Hotspots” sees controversy at SXSW 2012

Ben Kersey, Mar 13th 2012 Discuss [0]

In a bizarre marketing stunt, New York marketing firm BBH and Texas based homeless advocacy group Front Steps have created the Homeless Hotspots campaign. The initiative sees homeless people carrying 4G LTE MiFis and changing people for access to wireless internet on the go. There’s no set rate, although the website suggests a fee of $2 for 15 minutes of internet access. Read The Full Story

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Verizon bringing storage to mifi with Seagate LTE mobile drive

Michael Crider, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [1]

If you need a little more enterprise-friendly functionality in your broadband mobile router, Seagate and Verizon have a treat for you. Their new combination storage/mobile access device allows for sharing both a Verizon LTE mobile connection and files across the built-in hard drive. Read The Full Story

Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE mobile hotspot outed

Chris Davies, Jan 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Verizon has outed a new mobile hotspot, the Verizon Jetpack, offering to share a 4G LTE connection with up to 10 WiFi-tethered devices. Set to launch "in the coming weeks" the Jetpack not only offers LTE and EVDO Rev.A support for use on Verizon's network, but throws in quadband EDGE and HSPA as well for roaming abroad. Read The Full Story

Novatel ships three millionth MiFi hotspot

Shane McGlaun, Nov 1st 2011 Discuss [0]

Novatel Wireless has announced that it is celebrating a milestone this week. Novatel is celebrating the fact that it has shipped three million of the MiFi portable intelligent hotspots so far. The device was introduced in 2009. It is a small box that allows the 3G or 4G connection it has to be shared among multiple devices using WiFi connectivity. Read The Full Story

Three promises Huawei E586 HSPA+ MiFi with 21.1Mbps downloads

Chris Davies, Aug 18th 2011 Discuss [1]

Three UK has announced a new MiFi, and it's apparently going to be the fastest mobile hotspot in the country. Offering support for HSPA+ 21.1Mbps downloads and 5.76Mbps uploads - network support for which is rolling out currently - the Huawei-made E586 has a monochrome OLED display for showing battery and signal status along with a counter of how much data you've used. Read The Full Story

Novatel Wireless Adds DLNA to the MiFi 2372

Ammon Carpenter, Jun 9th 2011 Discuss [0]

We reviewed the AT&T MiFi 2372 back in January, but since then Novatel, the devices manufacturer, has recently updated the device’s software. DLNA streaming media support has been added to the MiFi 2372. The MiFi 2372 already functioned well as a mobile 3G or 4G hotspot, and sharing the microSDHC card helped set it apart from the competition. Adding DLNA support just sweetened the package. Read The Full Story

Novatel Mobile Hotspot patent opens door to MiFi legal firestorm

Chris Davies, Jun 2nd 2011 Discuss [0]

Novatel Wireless has clinched a mobile hotspot patent which could usher in the next round of legal battles between it and MiFi-making rivals. The patent, "Systems and methods for automatic connection with a wireless network," details the way in which a mobile hotspot automatically hooks up to a cellular data connection and pre-associated WiFi clients, bridging one to the other. Read The Full Story

Novatel 4G/3G MiFi Mobile Hotspot Debuts On Comcast As Xfinity Internet2go

Rue Liu, May 6th 2011 Discuss [1]

Comcast subscribers can now take advantage of a new mobile hotspot service. The award-winning Novatel 4G/3G MiFi 4082 mobile hotspot device has just been rebranded for Comcast XFINITY Internet 2go. The service is sure to make accessing the internet much easier on the go and at a price that's very competitive. Read The Full Story

Verizon MiFi 4510L 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot on sale now

Chris Davies, Apr 18th 2011 Discuss [2]

Verizon has launched the Novatel Wireless MiFi 4510L mobile hotspot, offering a 4G LTE connection for up to five WiFi-connected clients. The MiFI 4510L is priced at $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate, as long as you're happy with the two-year data plan agreement; they kick off at $50 per month for 5GB of data. Read The Full Story

Sprint Announces MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspots, Price And Date

Rue Liu, Apr 5th 2011 Discuss [3]

Sprint announced today that it will be offering the ultra-compact award-winning MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Novatel Wireless. With the new MiFi service, customers can take advantage of 4G speeds and get one-touch connectivity for up to five WiFi-enabled devices, including tablets, eReaders, laptops, and gaming consoles. Read The Full Story