AT&T Novatel Wireless MiFi 2372 Landing November 21st

AT&T has just broken some ground in the Novatel Wireless MiFi market, and have officially unveiled their brand new MiFi 2372 mobile hotspot device. The AT&T branded versions isn't just a rehashed version you'd find on other networks, as the GSM-based MiFi adds a few extra features in there to sweeten the deal.

AT&T has just revealed that their new MiFi 2372 will be available come this Sunday, November 21st. Feature wise, you'll find an integrated microSD slot, which will let you share the data therein with connected devices. You'll also find browser-based widgets, which will provide weather, localized search results, and anything else that can take advantage of the AGPS.

Speed wise, AT&T says the device will reach download speeds of 7.2Mbps. Data plans start at $35 per month, which will get you 200MB per month, and the $60 per month plan which rakes you in 5GB per month, on a two-year contract. The device will cost $49.99 after you send in for your $100 mail-in rebate. Head on through the source link to put your name on a list, and find out more details about the device.

[via AT&T]

Press Release

AT&T Announces Company's First MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot

Access the Internet Across the Country with the New MiFi(R) 2372 Powered by

MiFi Operating System with Widgets and Applications Support Available at

AT&T Stores Nationwide

DALLAS, Nov. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Key Facts

AT&T* today announced the upcoming availability of the AT&T Mobile Hotspot,

MiFi(R) 2372 from Novatel Wireless, powered by the nation's fastest mobile

broadband network.

AT&T is the first carrier in the Americas to launch the MiFi 2372 Mobile

Hotspot from Novatel Wireless preloaded with MiFi OS(TM), widgets and

applications support.

The AT&T Mobile Hotspot offers simultaneous Wi-Fi connectivity for up to

five devices, including PCs, cameras, digital media players, tablets and

gaming devices, and runs on AT&T's HSPA 7.2 network, which supports even

faster mobile broadband speeds.

Beginning November 21, the AT&T Mobile Hotspot will be available at AT&T

company-owned stores nationwide or online for $49.99 after $100 mail-in

rebate (pay $149.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $100 AT&T Promotion

Card.).

Customer Benefits

The compact AT&T Mobile Hotspot MiFi 2372 from Novatel Wireless arms AT&T

customers with their own Wi-Fi hotspot. The AT&T Mobile Hotspot connects

virtually any Wi-Fi-enabled device to the nation's fastest mobile broadband

network, such as PCs, cameras, digital media players, tablets and gaming

devices and supports up to five simultaneous connections for devices located

within 30 feet of the device.

The offer adds to the ways AT&T is delivering the convenience of Wi-Fi,

which is seeing rapid customer adoption, as part of its broader focus on

helping customers mobilize everything. Over the past year, AT&T Wi-Fi use

has been increasing significantly each quarter, with third-quarter 2010

connections up more than 320 percent versus third-quarter 2009. AT&T's Wi-Fi

network is the nation's largest, with more than 23,000 public hotspots.

Globally, AT&T offers access to more than 125,000 hotspots through roaming

agreements.

AT&T's Mobile Hotspot MiFi 2372 enables enhanced performance for

simultaneous uploads/downloads and large file transfers while on-the-go. A

built-in microSDHC(TM) slot provides expandable storage capacity of up to

32GB (microSDHC card not included with the device). The mobile hotspot is

also GPS-capable for location-based services.

Novatel Wireless MiFi OS introduces additional functionality and application

support including quick browser-based access to widgets such as data usage

and SMS as well as GPS enabled widgets including GeoSearch and GeoWeather.

Quotes

"No matter if your holiday travels take you to sandy beaches or snowy

slopes, the MiFi 2372 Mobile Hotspot will help you connect to the devices

and content that matter most," said Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile

Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets.

"We congratulate AT&T on its introduction of the MiFi 2372 with the MiFi OS,

widgets and applications support," said Peter Leparulo, chairman and CEO of

Novatel Wireless. "The AT&T MiFi 2372 introduces intelligence and added

capabilities beyond pure Internet connectivity and is a great complement to

AT&T's extensive mobile broadband offering."

"This makes sense, especially since AT&T has taken a leadership position in

deploying Wi-Fi," said Joe Fristensky, vice president-Information and

Communications Technology at Frost & Sullivan. "This is in line with the

industry trend to provide consumers with access to Wi-Fi in as many places

as possible."

For more information on the MiFi 2372, please visit

www.att.com/mobilehotspot.

Limited time offer. Coverage, including mobile broadband not available in

all areas. AT&T Mobile Broadband download speeds only available in AT&T

Mobile Broadband markets. Other conditions and restrictions apply. See

contract and rate plan brochure for details. Subscriber must live and have a

mailing address within AT&T's owned wireless network coverage area. Up to

$36 activation fee applies. Download and upload speeds may be subject to

network, network availability and coverage levels, tasks, file

characteristics, applications and other factors including the number of

users sharing the connection, and certain Device characteristics and

compatibility limitations including memory, storage, accessibility, and data

conversion limitations. Services (including without limitation, eligibility

requirements, plans, pricing, features and/or service areas) are subject to

change without notice. Network speed is no indication of the speed at which

your device sends or receives data. Maximum coverage of your device is a 30

foot radius. Performance may be impacted by transmission limitations,

terrain, in-building and other obstructions and capacity constraints.

Equipment price and availability may vary by market and may not be available

from independent retailers. Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the

first 30 days, but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to equipment returns;

thereafter up to $325. Some agents impose additional fees. DataConnect Plan

Required. DataConnect Plans are not unlimited and substantial charges may be

incurred if included allowance is exceeded. All data allowances, including

overages, must be used in the billing period in which the allowance is

provided or they will be forfeited. Offnet Data Usage: If your data use

during any month exceeds your offnet usage allowance, AT&T may at its option

terminate your service, deny your continued use of other carriers' coverage,

or change your plan to one imposing usage charges for offnet usage. Your

offnet data offnet usage allowance is the lesser of 24 MB or 20% of the KB

included with your plan. AT&T Wi-Fi: Largest based on branded and operated

hotspots. Wi-Fi enabled device required. See attwifi.com for details and

locations. International Roaming: Credit and tenure restrictions apply.

International DataConnect Plan strongly recommended. Availability, quality

of coverage & services while roaming are not guaranteed. Device is sold for

use on AT&T's system and is not pre-configured for other wireless systems.

Use of the device to resell AT&T's services is prohibited. If you change the

security setting to off for the Wi-Fi connection to the device, data and

wireless service will be easily accessible to others. You are responsible

for all wireless use with the device. AT&T is not responsible for loss or

disclosure of any information. AT&T Promotion Card: Price before AT&T

Promotion Card & with 2-year DataConnect contract is $149.99. Allow 60 days

for fulfillment. Card may be used only in the U.S. is valid for 120 days

after issuance date but is not redeemable for cash & cannot be used for cash

withdrawal at ATMs or automated gasoline pumps. Card request must be

postmarked by Dec. 7 & you must be a customer for 30 consecutive days to

receive card.

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