Wifi Revolution

Canadian communications company Bell has announced that it will start offering both the U998 HSPA+ Turbo Stick and the MiFi 2372 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot from Novatel Wireless on its new “High Speed Packet Access” wireless network.

 

“These two new leading edge mobile Internet products from Novatel Wireless (News - Alert) will take full advantage of Bell Mobility’s new HSPA network, which will be the fastest and largest wireless network in Canada,” said Adel Bazerghi, senior vice president of Products at Bell Mobility.

 

San Diego, Calif.-based Novatel Wireless, Inc., is a provider of wireless broadband access solutions. The company has till date issued nearly 30 technology patents and has established partnerships with leading telecom operators, infrastructure providers and device manufacturers globally.

 

“We’re very excited to partner with Bell Mobility to deliver the most advanced wireless data solutions available in Canada,” said Rob Hadley, chief marketing officer for Novatel Wireless.

 

“Our HSPA+ family of products offers tri-band (850/1900/2100) support to enable roaming throughout North America, Europe and Asia, and unprecedented speed in a compact form factor. Bell Mobility customers will be the first in Canada to experience freedom from traditional hotspots with the MiFi 2372 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot,” added Hadley.

 

The portable Novatel Wireless MiFi 2372 is said to be Canada’s first HSPA Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, and is capable of offering simultaneous Wi-Fi connectivity for up to five devices or users, allowing users to bring their connectivity virtually anywhere and stay connected to family, friends and coworkers.

 

Reportedly, the MiFi 2372 is compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems and includes a microSD slot for expandable memory of up to 16 gigabytes.

 

Exclusive to Bell Mobility, the U998 Turbo Stick is said to be an easy to use plug and play device compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. Weighing just 36 grams, the compact U998 is capable of delivering high speed while doubling as a memory stick, with expandable memory of up to 32 gigabytes.