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Pre-pay Virgin Mobile MiFi due June 28th

, Jun 23rd 2010 Discuss [4]

Virgin Mobile USA are preparing to launch their first MiFi device, seemingly the same Novatel Wireless 2200 model as offered by Sprint and Verizon, only available for the first time in the US on a pre-pay contract.  Spotted by GearLog at a recent Best Buy preview event, the Virgin MiFi will apparently be priced at $149 for the unit itself - contract free - and then data allowance added to it by credit, debit or Virgin top-up card. Read The Full Story

Bell MiFi 2372: Novatel respond

, May 4th 2010 Discuss [0]

Novatel Wireless' MiFi 2372 has been making headlines today after reports surfaced claiming the Bell Mobility version of the portable wireless hotspot had been recalled over safety issues. We've just got off the phone with Rob Hadley, Novatel's CMO, to clear up exactly what happened, and as you might expect the actual story belies the hyperbole. According to Hadley, only two incidents of user-induced damage have been recorded - the Novatel labs suggest that one MiFi 2372 owner used a knife or other sharp object to open the battery compartment, while another used "excessive force" and damaged the battery due to over-compression - and, since damaged lithium ion batteries can overheat, the company decided to redesign the battery door assembly so as to make it easier for customers to remove. Read The Full Story

Novatel 4G WiMAX MiFi and “wearable mobile devices” coming

, Feb 25th 2010 Discuss [0]

Interesting news out of Novatel Wireless today, with the company announcing not only that they've completed testing a new, WiMAX version of their popular MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hostpot, but that they're seemingly experimenting with wearable mobile devices.  The new 4G WiMAX MiFi apparently achieved 18Mbps throughput, with a theoretical peak of over 30Mbps downlink and 10Mbps uplink. Read The Full Story

MiFi GPS apps get video demo; new versions discussed

, Feb 18th 2010 Discuss [0]

We've been waiting to hear about Novatel Wireless' plans for the MiFi portable internet hotspot and their developer program, and it turns out they've been busy working on improving longevity and enabling GPS-linked apps.  UMPC Portal caught up with the company at MWC 2010, and found out that the next-gen MiFi is on course to pack the same 3G sharing over WiFi only with extended battery life, USB charging from a notebook, and new GPS firmware. Read The Full Story

Bell Mobility MiFi 2372 on sale today

, Nov 30th 2009 Discuss [4]

Dear Canada, you've been very patient but your MiFi wait is over.  Having announced back in October that the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2372 "intelligent mobile hotspot" was coming to Bell Mobility in November 2009, the carrier has waited until the very end of the month to put the 3G-sharing battery powered router on sale.  However, on sale it is, and as of today Canadians looking to share a single 3G HSDPA/HSUPA connection between up to five WiFi devices can do so for $99.95 with a new, three year agreement. Read The Full Story

MiFi 2372 HSPA+ hits Bell Mobility in November

, Oct 27th 2009 Discuss [0]

Novatel Wireless' HSPA+ MiFi has made it to North America, but before US readers storm their nearest GSM carriers it's Canada that gets the speedy goods.  The Novatel MiFi 2372 is just one of Canadian carrier Bell Mobility's new HSPA+ devices, taking advantage of the new high-speed network set to go live in November. Read The Full Story

MiFi 2200 firmware update adds Sprint CDMA roaming

, Oct 21st 2009 Discuss [1]

MiFi 2200 owners in the US have a treat in store, with a new firmware update available seemingly for both the Verizon and Sprint versions of the intelligent mobile hotspot.  The new firmware addresses WiFi compatibility issues with the Nintendo DS and BlackBerry Curve, as well as - for the Sprint MiFi 2200 at least - enabling "international roaming".  However don't get too excited; that doesn't mean Novatel have suddenly unlocked GSM support in the hitherto CDMA-only hotspot. Read The Full Story

Novatel Ovation MC998D HSPA+ USB modem launches

, Oct 8th 2009 Discuss [1]

Last we saw of Novatel Wireless' HSPA+ modem strategy was the MC996D clearing the FCC earlier this week; now the company has officially announced the Ovation MC998D, a triband HSPA+ (850/1900/2100 MHz) USB dongle that promises up to 21.6Mbps downlink rates and 5.76Mbps uplinks, network depending.  Meanwhile there's also a microSD card slot and integrated MIMO+ antenna array. Read The Full Story

Novatel MiFi adds Eye-Fi, Cloud backup and VPN apps

, Oct 5th 2009 Discuss [0]

Novatel Wireless have announced the first round of applications which will be offered on its MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, including photo uploads, NAS-style network drive functionality, and VPN support.  The apps - which are produced by developer partners Eye-Fi, Nomadesk and Alcatel-Lucent respectively - will run on the applications processor found in the European MiFi 2352 (which we reviewed back in June) and the MiFi 2372 which will offer AT&T and Rogers Wireless HSPA. Read The Full Story

Novatel MC996D HSPA+ modem speeds through FCC

, Oct 2nd 2009 Discuss [0]

Novatel Wireless' MC996D HSPA+ USB modem has cleared the FCC, paving the way for up to 21.6Mbps connectivity.  While the company has successfully blocked internal or external shots of the modem, together with the user guide, we caught up with a prototype MC996D back in April. Video overview after the cut Read The Full Story

Novatel WWAN/WiFi card to bring embedded MiFi to Dell notebook?

, Sep 24th 2009 Discuss [0]

Are Novatel planning to put a MiFi module inside Dell's Latitude E4300?  That's one interpretation of the company's recent FCC filing, which shows a dual-mode WiFi and WWAN module capable of concurrently using both wireless radios, and with antenna connections for the E-series notebook. Read The Full Story

Novatel Wireless 2352 hits UK; we talk MiFi future with VP Rob Hadley

, Sep 18th 2009 Discuss [0]

Carrier T-Mobile will be the first in the UK to offer Novatel Wireless' "Intelligent Mobile Hotspot", the MiFi 2352, which SlashGear reviewed back in June.  Available through retailer The Carphone Warehouse in early October, the Novatel Wireless 2352 will be priced from free, assuming you're willing to sign an 18 month contract (at £20 ($33) per month for 3GB data).  We sat down with Rob Hadley, Novatel Wireless' senior VP of sales and marketing earlier this week to talk trademarks, software and the next step for personal hotspots. Read The Full Story
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