Sprint Announces MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot
Following up, Sprint has also announced the Novatel Wireless MiFi® 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot which adds 4G WiMax support, an external display with status indicators for battery, signal strength and number of connected devices, shared storage capability through a MicroSD slot and support for Windows, Mac and Linux. The hotspot is also preloaded with MiFi OSâ„¢ […]
Novatel Wireless Dual-Mode MiFi 4082 for Sprint Revealed
The first image of the forthcoming Novatel Wireless MiFi 4082 dual-mode 3G/4G mobile wireless router has appeared following FCC approval last week. The 4082 will be the successor to the current MiFi 2372 model currently sold by the carrier and features a number of enhancements and improvements, such as WiMax support, external indicators for GPS, […]
Novatel Wireless Files Suit Against ZTE and Franklin Over MiFi Patents
Novatel Wireless, manufacturers of the MiFi personal hotspot as well as other mobile broadband equipment have filed suit in the Southern District of California against both Franklin and ZTE related to key patents concerning the MiFi functionality and architecture. CEO Peter Leparulo has prepared the following statement: “Novatel Wireless invented the MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot […]
AT&T Launching Novatel MiFi 2372 with App Support
AT&T has announced the forthcoming launch of its first Novatel MiFi unit with the 2372, which is the GSM version of the MiFi series of mobile broadband modem/routers with support for applications as the AT&T Mobile Hotspot. Pricing is set at $149.99 after new 2 year agreement before an additional $100 mail-in rebate, bringing the […]
Verizon Updates Data Block for Old Smartphones, Makes it Easier to Get a Virgin Mobile MiFi Instead of VZW Data
Verizon has updated their smartphone data block for older devices. The change enables older smartphones to use MMS and picture messaging services, without paying for a data plan. The carrier has mandated that smartphone customers carry a data plan for years now. However, there is an exception to that rule… which is notable because of […]
Virgin Mobile Delays Groundbreaking Unlimited Plan, Due to System Errors
Today was the day that we were all supposed to start replacing our DSL lines with unlimited Virgin Mobile plans. However, the company is reporting difficulties with enabling their systems to activate these new plans. The $40 unlimited plan on Virgin Mobile’s broadband2go is groundbreaking because it bucks the trend of 5 GB capped plans. […]
Virgin to Launch Prepaid MiFi Modem/Router on Monday
Virgin will launch its own branded version of Novatel’s MiFi router on Monday. The router will retail for $149.99 and features four hours of battery life along with EVDO Rev A. access. The router will be made available via Radio Shack and Best Buy locations. Service plans for the Broadband2Go service range from $10/100MB to […]
Fry’s Electronics is Selling Verizon MiFi for $70, Sans Contract
There’s a catch, but it’s one that plays in your favor. We were pretty surprised to find a Verizon MiFi sitting in a Fry’s Electronics store for only $69.95. We thought it was a price mistake, and quickly took it to the register to take advantage of the situation. After buying, unboxing, charging, and starting […]
Novatel Developing MiFi with WiMax and Qualcomm Wearable Mobile Device Module
Novatel has confirmed that it is currently developing a version of the critically acclaimed Mi-Fi 3G router modem, with a prototype version reaching 18Mbps throughput during testing. The chipset in the prototype is sourced from manufacturer Beceem with support for theoretical maximum speeds of 30Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload. Novatel has also confirmed that […]