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Verizon Offers MiFi Portable Hotspot

May 8, 2009, 8:47 AM by Eric M. Zeman

Verizon Wireless recently announced the Novatel-made MiFi 2200. The concept is simple. The MiFi includes a radio that will connect to Verizon's 3G data network, similar to a standard laptop dongle. It also doubles as a Wi-Fi hotspot, and will allow up to five PCs or other Wi-Fi-enabled devices to connect to the hotspot simultaneously. The MiFi runs on a rechargeable battery, which will last 4 hours on a single charge. Plans start at $30 for 250MB of monthly data, or $60 for 5GB of monthly data. These two plans require a two-year subscription, but allow you to buy the MiFi for $100 after rebates. Verizon will also allow users to buy the MiFi at full retail price and use it when-needed at a rate of $15 for 24 hours of access.

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crood

May 8, 2009, 10:48 AM

How Useful Is This?

I'm not sure how useful this really is? It's designed for multiple people to share a connection where there isn't any other available internet connection and/or WiFi.

That pretty much eliminates most hotels, airports, and offices. I suppose it would free up a group of people to work outside without everyone needing their own air cards (construction site?).

I could see possible vacation use as most of the places I've rented don't have an internet connection.

-Cash Only-

sounds easy to eat up 5GB in a group setting. This must be a retail play for multi-users within a household - even then, I'd buy cable or DSL to share for even less

On the business side DR would like this product to share a mobile wi-fi hotspot a...
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familyguync07

May 8, 2009, 9:50 AM

Go get alltel data cards while you can

I love Verizon but damn they sure like to screw us on anything with data !! I know this is geared for business but why in the heck would you charge that much just to limit the service !! You better go get a alltel data card quick because they offer truely unlimited data and you better sign a contract!!! OR Else be screwed over

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