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Clear Spot 4G Mobile Hotspot With New LCD Display Hits The FCC

, Jul 6th 2011 Discuss [2]

Clearwire looks to be readying a new mobile hotspot device for their Clear 4G WiMAX network. New documents passed through the FCC today revealing that the device is manufactured by Gemtek with a model number WIXFMM-122. The new mobile hotspot will likely be marketed as the Clear Spot 4G. Read The Full Story

Verizon tiered data and LTE hotspot fees confirmed for July 7

, Jul 5th 2011 Discuss [0]

You'll need to act fast if you want to pick up a new unlimited Verizon Wireless data plan, with confirmation that, as of tomorrow, July 7, the carrier's new tiered plans will replace the existing options. A Verizon spokesperson confirmed the switchover to FierceWireless, with four new packages on offer for new customers, ranging from $10 per month for a mere 75MB up to $80 per month for 10GB. Read The Full Story

Free AT&T WiFi Coming to 20 New York City Parks this Summer

, Jun 9th 2011 Discuss [0]

AT&T announced today that it will be adding free WiFi to 26 locations in 20 New York City parks. The free WiFi is available to all, AT&T customers and non-customers. The service rolled out to three parks today, with 23 additional parks to follow this summer. Nothing is cheaper than free, and it is hard to complain about quality of service when you are paying nothing out of pocket. Although free WiFi services have been talked about for years, free WiFi hotspots have yet to spread city-wide in the US. Read The Full Story

Novatel Wireless Adds DLNA to the MiFi 2372

, 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

, 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

Google I/O Day 2 Giveaway In Hand: Verizon 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot

, May 11th 2011 Discuss [4]

Our lucky SlashGear and AndroidCommunity guys attending Google I/O not only got hold of free limited edition Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablets yesterday, but now they get Verizon's 4G LTE Hotspot. The little device is incredibly compact but offers blazing speeds. With the photo below, I believe some form of dramatic unboxing may be imminent. Read The Full Story

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

, 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

Clearwire shutters Rover “youth” WiMAX brand

, May 5th 2011 Discuss [2]

Clearwire has confirmed that it is shuttering its Rover pre-pay brand, replacing it with its own no-contract plans. The company told FierceWireless that Rover was only ever "offered on a limited retail basis in a couple markets" and was seen as a way "to test some new pay-as-you-go pricing options." There's no word on whether the Rover Puck mobile hotspot will be made available as a CLEAR Spot. Read The Full Story

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

, 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

T-Mobile 4G Mobile Hotspot Dropping Tomorrow

, Apr 12th 2011 Discuss [0]

We reported back in March during the CTIA Wireless expo that T-Mobile will be doubling their 4G network speeds to 42Mbps in select cities. Along with that announcement was that they will also be launching several new 4G devices including the T-Mobile 4G Mobile Hotspot sometime in Spring. We now have confirmed that the hotspot will be available starting tomorrow. Read The Full Story

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

, 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

Novatel MiFi 2372 turns media server with DLNA support

, Mar 21st 2011 Discuss [0]

Novatel Wireless has clinched DLNA certification for the MiFi 2372, turning the portable 3G hotspot into a mini media server. A new app running on the MiFi OS - the hotspot's own operating system - the DLNA Server functionality can share content stored on a microSD card to nearby smartphones, notebooks and WiFi-compatible HDTVs. Read The Full Story
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