Apparently, you
can take it with you. Novatel Wireless announced this week its new MiFi line of "Intelligent Mobile Hotspots."
Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the MiFi's built-in cellular modem promises portable 3G broadband Wi-Fi connectivity that, according to Novatel, can be easily shared between multiple users and Wi-Fi devices, such as laptops, cameras, gaming devices, and multimedia players.
"The MiFi products serve as an intelligent, open platform capable of hosting advanced software applications and flexible enough to address the continued evolution of mobile broadband," said Novtel in a press release Tuesday.
"Our carrier partners will now be able to provide new wireless solutions and bundles for consumer and enterprise users. This will contribute to the continued growth of the addressable broadband market and create a unique opportunity for carriers to generate additional revenue per user through the deployment of innovative value-add applications and services," said Peter Leparulo, chairman and CEO of Novatel Wireless.
The first MiFis are expected to be commercially available in the first half of next year. Stay tuned for a Wi-Fi Planet review.
