Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Xcom Global opens international MiFi rental / service center in New York City]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/07/xcom-global-opens-international-mifi-rental-service-center-nyc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/07/xcom-global-opens-international-mifi-rental-service-center-nyc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/07/xcom-global-opens-international-mifi-rental-service-center-nyc/#comments xcom mifi rental service centerServing jetsetters at LAX just wasn't enough for Xcom Global. Engadget's personal favorite when it comes to snagging international data before leaving the States is now opening up shop in the Big Apple -- a wise move for increasing its presence in a market where loads of humans are doing business in nations other than the United States. Xcom's calling its new venue a "satellite customer service center," enabling flyers to swing by before they depart JFK (or LGA, we guess) and pick up a global MiFi. Rather than being positioned within an airport, this one's located near Grand Central Station at the offices of Amnet New York on Madison Avenue, and in case you've forgotten, $12.95 per day (and up) can snag you a wireless data device capable of connecting in some 195 countries. Oh, and you can return the device to the same store or via your carrier of choice. Still trying to wrap your head around it? Have a look at our review.

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Xcom Global opens international MiFi rental / service center in New York City originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 May 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>airportGrand Central StationGrandCentralStationjfkmifimifi rentalMifiRentalmobile broadbandmobile internetMobileBroadbandMobileInternetmobilepostcrossnew yorknew york cityNewYorkNewYorkCitynovatelnycrentalwireless internetWirelessInternetxcomXcom GlobalXcomGlobalMon, 07 May 2012 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon confirms Jetpack MiFi 4620L will be available April 12th for $50 on-contract]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/28/verizon-confirms-jetpack-mifi-4620l-will-be-available-april-12th/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/28/verizon-confirms-jetpack-mifi-4620l-will-be-available-april-12th/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/28/verizon-confirms-jetpack-mifi-4620l-will-be-available-april-12th/#comments It's taken considerably longer to roll out than the few weeks that were promised back at CES in January, but Verizon has now confirmed that the Novatel-built, LTE-capable Jetpack MiFi 4620L will be available on April 12th for $49.99. That's on the usual two-year contract, of course, and after a $50 mail-in rebate. In addition to supporting up to ten WiFi connection, it also notably has a removable battery that can be swapped out for a higher capacity 3000mAh unit (double the capacity of the included the one). Look for it at Verizon stores and Verizon's website initially, with a roll out to Best Buy locations following shortly thereafter.

Update: We've received word that the Jetpack has begun arriving at reseller locations, and if you ask nicely you might just be able to take one home early.

Verizon confirms Jetpack MiFi 4620L will be available April 12th for $50 on-contract originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We just got hands-on with one of Verizon's JetPacks, the Novatel MiFi 4620L. At about the same size and thickness as previous endeavors, the quad-band 4G LTE unit boasts a gimmicky OLED display that apparently makes interfacing with the unit easier. We weren't convinced, but we did like its removable 1500mAh battery, which can be swapped for a more potent (but not included) 3000mAh unit. Its final party trick is the ability to relay location coordinates over WiFi to up to 10 devices (like say a tablet) that support GPS streaming. We couldn't get the Novatel rep on hand to confirm pricing or availability, but we got the sense this little guy will ship soon.

Gallery: Hands-on with Novatel's Jetpack MiFi 4620L

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Hands-on with Verizon Novatel MiFi 4620L Jetpack (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon Wireless is releasing a pair of worldwide mobile hotspots from ZTE and Novatel Wireless, both called the Jetpack. Not confusing at all, eh? At any rate, the Novatel-sourced MiFi 4620L is the larger of the two (3.76- x 2.36- x 0.53-inches; shown after the break), supporting quad-band EDGE and HSPA technology. It's capable of sharing 4G LTE and 3G with up to ten WiFi-enabled devices, and it also touts an OLED display that allows customers to scroll through menu options, check security settings, view battery life and manage connected devices at any given time. Customers in the US can expect download rates between 5Mbps and 12Mbps when located in an LTE zone, and the "global" aspect allows 'em to enjoy wireless data service in more than 205 countries, including more than 125 with 3G speeds (for a princely sum, naturally). Over on the ZTE side, the cube-styled EuFi890 (3.49- x 3.49- x 0.70-inches; pictured after the break) also offers an OLED display, and there's an interactive keypad to help manage connections and settings and to display data usage alerts. Regrettably, we've no pricing details to share, but the new LTE duo should hit VZW stores "in the coming weeks."

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Verizon introduces two Jetpack 'global ready' 4G LTE mobile hotspots originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today marks a momentous occasion for Novatel Wireless, because shipments of its MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot have now surpassed the 3 million mark. The company confirmed the milestone in an announcement yesterday, and took a moment to look back on how far their router has come since it was first introduced in 2009. Since then, Novatel has launched its family of MiFi devices with 25 operators across the world and is looking to build upon its record. For now, though, just grab a bottle of bubbly and join the PR party, after the break.

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Novatel celebrates sale of 3 millionth MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot with an intelligent rager originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3 million3Millioncelebrationconnectivityhotspotmifimifi intelligent mobile hotspotMifiIntelligentMobileHotspotmilestoneminipostmobile hotspotMobileHotspotNovatelnovatel wirelessNovatelWirelessoperatorroutershipmentTue, 01 Nov 2011 07:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Virgin Mobile announces new Broadband2Go plan, doles out 500MB for $20]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/virgin-mobile-announces-new-broadband2go-plan-doles-out-500mb-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/virgin-mobile-announces-new-broadband2go-plan-doles-out-500mb-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/virgin-mobile-announces-new-broadband2go-plan-doles-out-500mb-f/#commentsHaving an exclusive plan all to yourself deserves bragging rights -- just ask Virgin Mobile's ZTE Peel. When introduced last month, the Peel came with a brand-new monthly option that offered 500MB of data for $20, earning the envy of its broadband brethren. Starting today, Virgin Mobile is changing course to offer this plan on the network's other Broadband2Go devices, the Ovation MC 760 USB and MiFi 2200. What's a bit puzzling here is that this new plan will be simultaneously offered next to Walmart's deal -- which doubles the capacity to 1GB for the same monthly fee. Confused? Us too. Anyway, if you're still interested, look for the new plan to go live at 10 AM ET.

Virgin Mobile announces new Broadband2Go plan, doles out 500MB for $20 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 May 2011 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Comcast launches Xfinity 3G / 4G MiFi for $25 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 18:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AT&T's MiFi 2372 gets DLNA update, streams media even without 3G connectivity originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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P.S. -- Verizon has also tweeted a promise that it'll be launching LTE service in "a mess of new cities and towns" on Thursday.

Continue reading Verizon brings out LTE-riding MiFi 4510L, asks for $100 on a two-year contract or $270 without

Verizon brings out LTE-riding MiFi 4510L, asks for $100 on a two-year contract or $270 without originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This one's been floating around since way back in December, but Novatel's new 3G / 4G MiFi is now finally available from Sprint -- albeit only via direct ship, Sprint retail channels will get it on April 17th. It will run you $79.99 on a two-year contract, and comes packing Novatel's rather novel MiFi OS, which is actually a stripped-down version of Linux that lets you take advantage of various widgets and applications. It's also GPS enabled, and has a microSD card slot that allows for up to 32GB of shared storage. Full press release is after the break, and you can check out a few early reviews of the device at the more coverage links below.

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Sprint launches Novatel MiFi 3G / 4G mobile hotspot originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g4gmifimifi osMifiOsmobile hotspotMobileHotspotnovatelnovatel mifiNovatelMifisprintWed, 06 Apr 2011 17:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Novatel's 2372 MiFi gets DLNA certified, can serve up some beats with those bytes]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/novatels-2372-mifi-gets-dlna-certified-can-serve-up-some-beats/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/novatels-2372-mifi-gets-dlna-certified-can-serve-up-some-beats/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/23/novatels-2372-mifi-gets-dlna-certified-can-serve-up-some-beats/#commentsNovatel's 2372 MiFi gets DLNA certified, can serve up some beats with those bytes The humble MiFi from Novatel has, in various guises for myriad carriers, saved our bacon on repeated occasions at press events, feeding up sweet connectivity when 3G USB modems were few or ineffective. Now it can make that bacon sizzle, too, receiving DLNA certification and becoming a little media streamer. Content loaded to the MiFi's microSD card will now be served up to any compatible media player, receiver, or computer, which includes watching movies on iPads and Xboxes and PS3's. Oh, my! It remains to be seen whether existing 2372s will be upgradeable to support DLNA or whether it'll be new devices only, but the company has said that AT&T will be the first carrier to offer the service. So, there's something to look forward to, T-Mobile subscribers.

Continue reading Novatel's 2372 MiFi gets DLNA certified, can serve up some beats with those bytes

Novatel's 2372 MiFi gets DLNA certified, can serve up some beats with those bytes originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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4G at CES 2011: AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile make big moves originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Novatel Wireless just keeps pumping out the MiFis, and this year's CES offerings didn't disappoint with both a WiMAX and an LTE version on offer. So first up is the Sprint WiMAX version of the MiFi that replaces the previous MiFi 2200 with a tenfold increase in speed -- of course there is an asterisk next to that figure -- an external electronic ink display for signal strength, battery, and number of connected devices, and the balance of the features pretty much jibe with what we've already seen in the past. Verizon's 4510L LTE MiFi -- the faster and larger of the two -- packs the same e-ink display tech, LTE download speeds between 5 and 12 Mbps, and upload rates from 2 to 5 Mbps. No mention of battery life on either of these capable little toys, but if we had to guess we'd recommend you drag along a charger wherever your roaming may take you.

Gallery: Novatel Wireless 4G Mifi LTE and WiMAX hands-on

Novatel Wireless 4G MiFi LTE and WiMAX hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Myriam Joire contributed to this report.

Gallery: Verizon's 4G LTE line: Samsung and Novatel MiFi, 4G Galaxy Tab, netbooks (hands-on)

Verizon's 4G LTE line: Samsung and Novatel MiFi, 4G Galaxy Tab, netbooks (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gcesces 2011ces2011galaxygalaxy tabGalaxyTabhphp compaqHpCompaqltemifimobile hotspotMobileHotspotnetbooknovatelnovatel wirelessNovatelWirelesssamsungsch-i520verizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwwanThu, 06 Jan 2011 17:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint 3G / 4G MiFi hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/sprint-3g-4g-mifi-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/sprint-3g-4g-mifi-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/sprint-3g-4g-mifi-hands-on/#comments We sat down for a few moments of quiet introspection today with Sprint's recently-announced 3G / 4G MiFi, and while it's definitely a touch thicker and heavier than the 3G-only model it replaces, we're pretty sure the more luxurious look makes up for it. Okay, correction -- the appearance of a device that you don't ever look at or interact with other than to turn it on is kind of irrelevant, but regardless, it's a surprisingly nice-looking little device. We especially liked the E Ink status indicators above the power button (what can we say, we're always suckers for a creative E Ink application) and the front-loading microSD slot is a new feature -- GSM versions of the original MiFi always had this, but it's new on the CDMA side.

On a related note, we've learned that the Overdrive -- Sprint's first 3G / 4G mobile hotspot -- has been discontinued, so the MiFi will be your only option by the time it launches next month. Considering the Overdrive was plagued from the start by high run temperatures and long boot times, we'd say that's a good thing: when we turned the MiFi on, it finished booting within about 15 seconds and stayed cool to the touch, though we'd need to punish it for a few hours before making a call on whether it'll actually burn our pockets with regular use. Stay tuned for a full review as soon as we can score a unit!

Gallery: Sprint 3G / 4G MiFi hands-on

Sprint 3G / 4G MiFi hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 It's been leaked all over the place, but Sprint has just confirmed its second EVO: the EVO Shift 4G. The big new addition is obviously the slide-out keyboard, but otherwise, while specs are solid, there's nothing as revolutionary as the original EVO. The Shift has a 3.6-inch 800 x 480 LCD, Android 2.2 (with HTC Sense), and the same great 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7630 processor that's in the G2 and myTouch 4G. Naturally there's WiMAX 4g, in addition to EVDO Rev A., and HTC hopes to keep those radios alive with a 1500mAh battery. There's a 5 megapixel camera around back, capable of 720p video, but oddly no front-facing camera -- something we assumed was part of the definition of EVO. The phone will be available on the 9th for $150.

Meanwhile, Novatel Wireless is cooking up its own WiMAX goodness, putting 3G and 4G in a brand new MiFi device, the MiFi 3G / 4G Mobile Hotspot. It includes a display for tracking status of the device, unlike Novatel's 3G MiFis, claims 4 hours of active use and 60 hours of standby, and can share storage from its microSD slot with connected devices. It should be out on February 27th for $50 with a two-year contract.

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Sprint trots out HTC EVO Shift 4G and new 3G / 4G MiFi from Novatel originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gbreaking newsBreakingNewscesces 2011ces2011evoevo shiftevo shift 4gEvoShiftEvoShift4ghtcmifinovatelnovatel wirelessNovatelWirelesssprintwimaxTue, 04 Jan 2011 09:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint's 3G / 4G MiFi 4082 revealed?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/sprints-3g-4g-mifi-4082-revealed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/sprints-3g-4g-mifi-4082-revealed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/sprints-3g-4g-mifi-4082-revealed/#comments Wasn't long ago that we found hard evidence of a WiMAX-capable MiFi from Novatel in the FCC -- and now, we might have the first press shot of it. Of course, press shots are always prettier than the actual devices, but even if you beat this image with the ugly stick for a minute or two, we're pretty sure it'd still be a good deal more handsome than the first-gen 3G MiFi that Sprint, Verizon, and others are using currently. No word on when this might launch, but with FCC certification under its belt, it's plausible that we'll see it next week at CES -- probably without the tipster's own professionally-Photoshopped status light below the battery indicator, we'd bet.

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Sprint's 3G / 4G MiFi 4082 revealed? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4ghotspotmifimifi 4082Mifi4082mobile hotspotMobileHotspotnovatelnovatel wirelessNovatelWirelessrumorsprintwimaxThu, 30 Dec 2010 12:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Novatel sues ZTE and Franklin over MiFi-related patents]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/novatel-sues-zte-and-franklin-over-mifi-related-patents/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/novatel-sues-zte-and-franklin-over-mifi-related-patents/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/10/novatel-sues-zte-and-franklin-over-mifi-related-patents/#commentsSmartphones aren't the only mobile devices caught up in patent warfare, it seems: Novatel's just sued ZTE and Franklin over five patents related to the "key architecture and functionality" of its MiFi series of mobile hotspots. What's interesting is that Verizon carries the MiFi and ZTE-built Fivespot, while Sprint's MiFi lives alongside the ZTE Peel and carrier-branded Franklin modems, so we're curious to see if any of the carriers step in to mediate the dispute. We also took a quick skim of the complaint, and it looks like the five patents in question are broad enough to cover WiFi tethering from phones, so we've got a feeling this suit could affect more than ZTE and Franklin -- we'll see what happens.

Novatel sues ZTE and Franklin over MiFi-related patents originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Virgin Mobile USA partners with Walmart for Broadband2Go offer, $20 a month for 1GB originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1gb2200broadband2gomc760mifimifi 2200Mifi2200novatelovation mc760OvationMc760prepaid dataprepaid wirelessPrepaidDataPrepaidWirelessvirginvirgin mobilevirgin mobile usaVirginMobileVirginMobileUsawalmartThu, 18 Nov 2010 09:48:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T starts selling Novatel MiFi at long last: November 21st for $50]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/atandt-starts-selling-novatel-mifi-at-long-last-november-21st-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/atandt-starts-selling-novatel-mifi-at-long-last-november-21st-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/atandt-starts-selling-novatel-mifi-at-long-last-november-21st-for/#comments AT&T's finally taking a cue from its mobile hotspot-equipped archrivals at Verizon and Sprint, launching a branded version of Novatel Wireless' MiFi 2372 this Sunday, November 21st, for $49.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. The device is a little more advanced that the one you're used to using on American CDMA networks, featuring an integrated microSD slot that can be shared among connected devices and support for built-in, browser-based widgets that can take advantage of the unit's AGPS for providing weather, local search, and so on. The unit tops out at 7.2Mbps on the downlink, which you'll be able to enjoy via AT&T's standard array of DataConnect plans: $35 a month for 200MB or $60 a month for 5GB, plus contract-free plans ranging from 100MB to 1GB.

AT&T starts selling Novatel MiFi at long last: November 21st for $50 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon scoop extravaganza: Motorola Venus with portrait QWERTY, Stingray LTE tablet, and more? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g9570androidblackberrybold 9650Bold9650continuumcurve 3gCurve3gdroid proDroidProenv proEnvProexclusivefivespotgarnettgooglehtci400lexiconlexikonlgltemergemifimotorolanovatelpantechrimroadmaprumorsamsungsch-i400stingraystorm 3Storm3tablettourvenusverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwThu, 30 Sep 2010 16:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Right on time: Verizon phasing out Pre Plus, Storm2, Curve 8530, others?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/right-on-time-verizon-phasing-out-pre-plus-storm2-curve-8530/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/right-on-time-verizon-phasing-out-pre-plus-storm2-curve-8530/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/right-on-time-verizon-phasing-out-pre-plus-storm2-curve-8530/#comments Judging from some documents we've received, Big Red is looking to clear out a lot of inventory right about now -- presumably to make room for some upcoming models, some of which we've already heard about through the grapevine. Specifically, the Pre Plus along with the BlackBerry Storm2 and Curve 8530 are apparently marked "Phase Out"; in the case of the Pre Plus, we know Verizon's site has had it marked out of stock for a little while now, while rumors of a Storm3 and Curve 9330 have been floating around for some time. Also on the chopping block are a couple netbooks, a USB modem, and the MiFi, a device we've heard would be replaced with the ZTE-sourced, dual-mode Fivespot in the near future. All makes sense, doesn't it? Follow the break for a second shot.

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Right on time: Verizon phasing out Pre Plus, Storm2, Curve 8530, others? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8530blackberrycurvecurve 8530Curve8530discontinuedmifimobilenovatelpalmphase outPhaseOutpre plusPrePlusrimstorm 2Storm2verizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwMon, 23 Aug 2010 21:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Virgin Mobile's pre-paid MIFI spotted, purchased, unboxed, and photographed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/25/virgin-mobiles-pre-paid-mifi-spotted-purchased-unboxed-and-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/25/virgin-mobiles-pre-paid-mifi-spotted-purchased-unboxed-and-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/25/virgin-mobiles-pre-paid-mifi-spotted-purchased-unboxed-and-p/#comments
Sure, Virgin Mobile's MIFI isn't due out until Monday -- but that hasn't stopped one lucky shopper from finding one on the shelves of his local Best Buy yesterday. The enigmatic reader (only identified by the initials "NS") even went so far as to include some unboxing pictures for our (and your) pleasure. Between this, and Sprint's recent Beyond Talk announcement, it looks like 2010 is shaping up to be a good year for pre-paid wireless.

[Thanks, NS]

Virgin Mobile's pre-paid MIFI spotted, purchased, unboxed, and photographed originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mifinovatelpre-paidpre-paid wirelessPre-paidWirelessprepaidprepaid dataPrepaidDatasprintSprint NextelSprintNextelunboxingvirgin mobileVirginMobilevirgon mobileVirgonMobileFri, 25 Jun 2010 16:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Virgin Mobile launching prepaid MiFi next week]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/23/virgin-mobile-launching-prepaid-mifi-next-week/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/23/virgin-mobile-launching-prepaid-mifi-next-week/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/23/virgin-mobile-launching-prepaid-mifi-next-week/#commentsThe spotlight on Sprint's MiFi has definitely faded since the launch of the Overdrive and EVO 4G -- both of which can kick it into high 4G gear when in range -- but Sprint subsidiary Virgin Mobile is bringing Novatel's groundbreaking mobile hotspot back into the forefront by taking it to the prepaid world. What that means is that you'll be paying $149 for the MiFi itself -- contract free, naturally -- plus any of a number of prepaid data rates ranging from $10 for 100MB all the way up to $60 for 5GB. It's said to be launching next Monday online and in Best Buy and Radio Shack locations -- so if you're an occasional data user, this might be about the best option on the block.

Virgin Mobile launching prepaid MiFi next week originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Kevin from Novatel dropped us a comment with the company's official statement. We have it after the break.

Update 2: A Novatel rep would like us to clarify that the couriers in question are from UPS, and also come equipped with return envelopes for the affected 2372s. So, if anyone from FedEx tries to deliver any documentation about this situation, it's probably a trap.

[Thanks, Justin]

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Bell Novatel MiFi 2372 deemed unsafe for human use, recalled originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 May 2010 07:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bellbell mobilityBellMobilityexploding batteryExplodingBatterymifimifi 2372Mifi2372novatelnovatel mifinovatel mifi 2372Novatel U998 Turbo StickNovatelMifiNovatelMifi2372NovatelU998TurboStickrecallrecalledU998 Turbo StickU998TurboStickTue, 04 May 2010 07:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Novatel prepping WiMAX-based MiFi, signs up for Qualcomm's Wearable Mobile Device modules]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/novatel-prepping-wimax-based-mifi-signs-up-for-qualcomms-weara/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/novatel-prepping-wimax-based-mifi-signs-up-for-qualcomms-weara/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/novatel-prepping-wimax-based-mifi-signs-up-for-qualcomms-weara/#commentsWe haven't been shy about expressing our undying love for the MiFi, and now Novatel is playing catchup with the Sierra Wireless-built Sprint Overdrive and bringing WiMAX into the fold. Novatel has completed and tested a WiMAX MiFi prototype, achieving 18Mbps throughput in testing. The unit relies on a Beceem WiMAX chip and has 30Mbps down / 10Mbps up theoretical speeds. No word on when the 4G MiFi might actually hit the market, but Novatel can't be content for long to let Sierra eat that ever-widening WiMAX lunch all by itself. Meanwhile, Novatel has also picked up Qualcomm's Wearable Mobile Device modules for an as-yet undefined purpose. The units integrate a radio (CDMA 1x or EV-DO), Bluetooth, GPS, an accelerometer, and USB 2.0 plug. We don't know what sort of shenanigans Novatel will get up to with such integration at its disposal, but we're sure we'd love to find out.

Novatel prepping WiMAX-based MiFi, signs up for Qualcomm's Wearable Mobile Device modules originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g mifi4gMifibeceemmifinovatelqualcommwearable mobile devicewearable mobile device moduleWearableMobileDeviceWearableMobileDeviceModulewimaxwimax mifiWimaxMifiThu, 25 Feb 2010 13:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Novatel shows off next-gen GPS-enabled MiFi, integrated 'apps' (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/19/novatel-shows-off-next-gen-gps-enabled-mifi-integrated-apps/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/19/novatel-shows-off-next-gen-gps-enabled-mifi-integrated-apps/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/19/novatel-shows-off-next-gen-gps-enabled-mifi-integrated-apps/#commentsNovatel shows off next-gen GPS-enabled MiFi, integrated 'apps' (video) If you haven't freaked out and given up on MiFi after they were shown to be, well, a little bit vulnerable, good for you, because there's good things in store. Novatel is working on a new revision of its routers with integrated GPS, USB charging, and what's pledged to be better battery life. Perhaps most interesting among the revisions is firmware able to run Linux "apps" that display content within the MiFi's admin webpage. Current apps are things like data usage and weather but the possibilities are endless -- or slightly broader than weather and usage, at least. It's unclear which (if any) of the current MiFi models will be also be blessed with this firmware update and its resplendent selection of homebrew widgets, but we do know that the new MiFi model will be hitting carriers sometime toward the middle of 2010 and will be selling unlocked around the end of the year.

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Novatel shows off next-gen GPS-enabled MiFi, integrated 'apps' (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g3g router3gRouterappsfirmwaregpslinuxmifinovatelnovatel mifiNovatelMifirouterwireless routerWirelessRouterFri, 19 Feb 2010 08:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Novatel's MiFi devices shown to be incredibly useful, easily hacked (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/18/novatels-mifi-devices-shown-to-be-incredibly-useful-easily-hac/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/18/novatels-mifi-devices-shown-to-be-incredibly-useful-easily-hac/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/18/novatels-mifi-devices-shown-to-be-incredibly-useful-easily-hac/#commentsNovatel's MiFi devices shown to be incredibly useful, easily hacked (video) We've personally experienced the joys of portable wireless routers like Novatel's MiFi, little things that do the 3G talkin' for you, but from what we're seeing here current users may be about to experience something altogether different: fear. A hack that is both very nasty and easy to execute has been shown which would, most troublingly, allow a malicious page to modify the MiFi settings on behalf of the user, possibly disabling security or even locking out the owner of the router, as shown in a quick demonstration video after the break. A factory reset fixes it all, of course, but doesn't do anything to alleviate the apparently shoddy security mechanisms at play here. Time for another firmware update, perhaps?

1/19/2010 Update: We've received a note from a Novatel representative indicating that the CGI parameters the device uses for configuration were designed to be "intentionally programmable" to ease remote setup. The statement also clarifies that a user's data will not be exposed via this hack, and that the company is working on a patch. The full statement after the break if you're inclined to read it.

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Novatel's MiFi devices shown to be incredibly useful, easily hacked (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hackmifinovatelnovatel mifiNovatelMifisecurityMon, 18 Jan 2010 08:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Bell announces HSPA+ Turbo Stick, MiFi for shiny new network]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/27/bell-announces-hspa-turbo-stick-mifi-for-shiny-new-network/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/27/bell-announces-hspa-turbo-stick-mifi-for-shiny-new-network/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/27/bell-announces-hspa-turbo-stick-mifi-for-shiny-new-network/#comments What good is a brand new 21Mbps beast of a network without some hardcore data devices ready to take advantage of it? Not much good at all, which is why Canada's Bell Mobility is Johnny-on-the-spot this week with a couple hardware announcements. First up, there'll be an aptly named HSPA+ Turbo Stick, which -- you guessed it -- is a USB stick capable of blazing along at HSPA+ speeds. Next up, lucky customers will be getting the MiFi 2372 from Novatel, the North American 3G version that we'd all love for AT&T to launch at some point. Both devices will be swinging by in November, just in time to christen the brand new towers on a high note.

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Bell announces HSPA+ Turbo Stick, MiFi for shiny new network originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via jkOnTheRun]

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Novatel announces new phase of MiFi Developer Program, Eye-Fi gets a mention originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Novatel's just announced its North American-friendly MiFi 2372 router with GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA. The Mifi 2372 will offer 7.2Mbps HSDPA sharing for up to five connections via WiFi. If you recall, the European, 900/1900/2100MHz version launched back in June, so we're happy to see it make its way to our shores at long last. The 2372 also boasts a GPS receiver and microSD card slot, and while there's no word on pricing or definite date of availability, we can assume it'll be offered on subsidy from AT&T and Rogers, and we hope that happens soon. The full PR is after the break.

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Novatel Wireless launches MiFi 2372 with North American-loving, 3G WiFi goodness originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Novatel's just announced its North American-friendly MiFi 2372 router with GPRS / EDGE / UMTS / HSPA. The Mifi 2372 will offer 7.2Mbps HSDPA sharing for up to five connections via WiFi. If you recall, the European, 900/1900/2100MHz version launched back in June, so we're happy to see it make its way to our shores at long last. The 2372 also boasts a GPS receiver and microSD card slot, and while there's no word on pricing or definite date of availability, we can assume it'll be offered on subsidy from AT&T and Rogers, and we hope that happens soon. The full PR is after the break.

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Novatel Wireless launches MiFi 2372 with North American-loving, 3G WiFi goodness originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You might imagine that Cradlepoint's feeling a bit of heat since Novatel released its fantastic MiFi series, since the whole idea behind Cradlepoint's gear is to turn 3G modems into WiFi access points. It's cool, though, Cradlepoint managed to find a tricky angle: you can't charge the MiFi, use it as a USB modem, and have WiFi enabled at the same time! We still think we'd stare, point, and laugh if we were walking through an airport and saw some dude with these two cute little boxes tethered to one another, but we've got to admit that this is a pretty big Achilles' heel that Cradlepoint's managed to solve here; all it takes is a firmware update for your Cradlepoint, and voilà, you've now got MiFi compatibility.

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New Cradlepoint firmware turns MiFi into -- wait for it -- a 3G WiFi router originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You might imagine that Cradlepoint's feeling a bit of heat since Novatel released its fantastic MiFi series, since the whole idea behind Cradlepoint's gear is to turn 3G modems into WiFi access points. It's cool, though, Cradlepoint managed to find a tricky angle: you can't charge the MiFi, use it as a USB modem, and have WiFi enabled at the same time! We still think we'd stare, point, and laugh if we were walking through an airport and saw some dude with these two cute little boxes tethered to one another, but we've got to admit that this is a pretty big Achilles' heel that Cradlepoint's managed to solve here; all it takes is a firmware update for your Cradlepoint, and voilà, you've now got MiFi compatibility.

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New Cradlepoint firmware turns MiFi into -- wait for it -- a 3G WiFi router originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Firms like Cradlepoint have been dishing out generic portable hotspots for years now, but it wasn't until recently that US consumers had a carrier-branded option for creating their own WiFi zone via EV-DO. Novatel's shockingly diminutive MiFi 2200 portable EV-DO router has officially arrived on both Sprint and Verizon Wireless, and while GSM followers have been unfortunately left out for the moment, we're still eager to hear how early CDMA adopters are faring. Are you pleased with the convenience factor here? Have you had any odd and unexpected connection issues? Are you kosher with that 5GB limit on monthly throughput? Let us know if you think this thing's worth its asking price, and if not, what would make it so. And... go!

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How would you change Novatel's MiFi 2200 portable EV-DO router? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember that Novatel MiFi 2352 we got our hands on a few months back? Well, it looks like it got a little makeover just in time for yesterday's launch on Telefonica Espana. While we're digging the look of the thing, it's what's going on under the hood that really piqued our interest: Adding to the usual WiFi connectivity and encryption, this guy sports two processors, a separate Linux OS and additional flash RAM for hosting and running third party apps accessible to its WiFi clients. If anything, this suggests that Novatel has "big plans for the platform," as SlashGear notes. While available apps are currently limited to Alcatel-Lucent's Nonstop Laptop Guardian (a user admin package for enterprise users) we're looking forward to seeing what the company and its partners cook up in the future. Now that we've got that out of the way, let's commence with the unboxing. Shall we? Video's after the break.

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Video: Novatel Wireless' GSM MiFi 2352 launches on Telefonica Espana originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember that Novatel MiFi 2352 we got our hands on a few months back? Well, it looks like it got a little makeover just in time for yesterday's launch on Telefonica Espana. While we're digging the look of the thing, it's what's going on under the hood that really piqued our interest: Adding to the usual WiFi connectivity and encryption, this guy sports two processors, a separate Linux OS and additional flash RAM for hosting and running third party apps accessible to its WiFi clients. If anything, this suggests that Novatel has "big plans for the platform," as SlashGear notes. While available apps are currently limited to Alcatel-Lucent's Nonstop Laptop Guardian (a user admin package for enterprise users) we're looking forward to seeing what the company and its partners cook up in the future. Now that we've got that out of the way, let's commence with the unboxing. Shall we? Video's after the break.

Continue reading Video: Novatel Wireless' GSM MiFi 2352 launches on Telefonica Espana

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Video: Novatel Wireless' GSM MiFi 2352 launches on Telefonica Espana originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What one CDMA carrier can do, another can do better, right? Eh, not quite, but they can stare each other down holding the exact same weapon, just daring each other to make the next move. Just a week after Verizon Wireless launched the MiFi 2200 portable EV-DO router, Sprint has decided to offer up the exact same product for use on its network. The battery-powered box, engineered by Novatel Wireless, enables users to connect up to five WiFi-enabled devices to Sprint's EV-DO Rev. A network, and it'll be marketed in stores as the Sprint Mobile Hotspot. According to the carrier, its unit will be the first in the US to support MiFi's GPS capabilities, allowing users to take advantage of select location and mapping applications. It should be noted, however, that Sprint's service plans differ quite significantly from those offered up by VZW. The up front cost is the same at $99 after a $50 mail-in rebate (on a two-year agreement), though the only two options for getting it connected are as follows:
  • $59.99 per month mobile broadband only plan (excluding taxes and surcharges)
  • $149.99 per month Simply Everything Plan + Mobile Broadband (phone plus device connectivity -- excluding taxes and surcharges)
  • Both plans include up to 5 GB per month and 5 cents per megabyte overage for the MiFi 2200. [Ugh, disgusting.]
  • Available in early June.
[Via phoneArena]

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Novatel's MiFi 2200 portable EV-DO router comes to Sprint originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 May 2009 13:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What one CDMA carrier can do, another can do better, right? Eh, not quite, but they can stare each other down holding the exact same weapon, just daring each other to make the next move. Just a week after Verizon Wireless launched the MiFi 2200 portable EV-DO router, Sprint has decided to offer up the exact same product for use on its network. The battery-powered box, engineered by Novatel Wireless, enables users to connect up to five WiFi-enabled devices to Sprint's EV-DO Rev. A network, and it'll be marketed in stores as the Sprint Mobile Hotspot. According to the carrier, its unit will be the first in the US to support MiFi's GPS capabilities, allowing users to take advantage of select location and mapping applications. It should be noted, however, that Sprint's service plans differ quite significantly from those offered up by VZW. The up front cost is the same at $99 after a $50 mail-in rebate (on a two-year agreement), though the only two options for getting it connected are as follows:
  • $59.99 per month mobile broadband only plan (excluding taxes and surcharges)
  • $149.99 per month Simply Everything Plan + Mobile Broadband (phone plus device connectivity -- excluding taxes and surcharges)
  • Both plans include up to 5 GB per month and 5 cents per megabyte overage for the MiFi 2200. [Ugh, disgusting.]
  • Available in early June.
[Via phoneArena]

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Novatel's MiFi 2200 portable EV-DO router comes to Sprint originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 May 2009 13:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ev-doev-do rev aev-do rev. aEv-doRev.AEv-doRevAhotspotIntelligent Mobile HotspotIntelligentMobileHotspotinternetmifiMiFi 2200Mifi2200mobile broadbandmobile hotspotmobile internetmobile routerMobileBroadbandMobileHotspotMobileInternetMobileRouterNovatelNovatel WirelessNovatelWirelesssprintwifiWirelesswwanWed, 13 May 2009 13:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon MiFi 2200 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/13/verizon-mifi-2200-review/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/13/verizon-mifi-2200-review/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/13/verizon-mifi-2200-review/#comments We've been following Novatel's MiFi with bated breath since its December announcement, and the totally pocketable 3G / WiFi router has finally graced a US carrier. Though it'll ultimately come in a variety of physical designs, bands, and radio technologies for different carriers and parts of the world, the MiFi 2200 for Verizon naturally packs CDMA with EV-DO Rev. A, which means uplink speeds should be reasonably speedy to go along with your 1Mbps-plus downloads. Obviously, the concept of a credit card-shaped object connecting up to five WiFi-enabled devices to high-speed internet from wherever the road takes you is an incredibly intoxicating one -- but does the MiFi 2200 deliver? Let's have a look.

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Verizon MiFi 2200 review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 May 2009 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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