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First Touchscreen Intelligent Mobile Hotspot and Most Advanced MiFi Device Ever &#; Best in Class User Experience and Exceptional Usage Time

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVTL) today announced its next-generation MiFi® Intelligent Mobile Hotspot &#; the first mobile hotspot with a touchscreen display and the most feature rich mobile hotspot in the market. In a press release from AT&T earlier today, the MiFi® Liberate was introduced &#; marking the upcoming launch of the first MiFi 2 next generation device from Novatel Wireless in the near future.

MiFi 2 introduces an entirely new user interface based on a 2.8" multi-touch interactive color display, letting users control the MiFi device with the touch of a finger. It has a beautiful design, which features a minimalist style and a vibrant color screen.

"Novatel Wireless has again set the design and usability standard with the MiFi 2 next-generation. MiFi 2's new iconic design and leap-forward innovation take our industry-leading user experience to new levels of ease and functionality. With this device, we're giving our MiFi customers an interactive color touchscreen, always-secure, always-reliable connectivity for up to 10 devices, an amazing 11 hours of continuous use, and capabilities that take the MiFi device well beyond pure connectivity," said Peter Leparulo, CEO of Novatel Wireless. "This is truly a unique product and we believe customers are going to love it."

Breakthrough MiFi User Experience

Through a combination of both engineering and design, MiFi 2 boasts a user experience that is like no other. It begins with putting the features and functionality at the user's fingertip through a touchscreen display that drives a better, more intuitive connection between devices and people. An accelerometer ensures that users can hold the device however they like and the touchscreen display will adjust automatically. The features and functionality of MiFi 2 are showcased by icons that allow users to easily discover and interact with the capabilities of MiFi 2 for almost any use case, such as data usage, on-board shared storage, the MiFi Media Center and location based services. From the moment a user takes MiFi 2 out of the box and begins scrolling through and interacting with it, on-device help is only one touch away, allowing greater customer support and improved usability.

Advanced MiFi Features

MiFi 2 brings a new set of features and services which redefines how users interact and use their mobile hotspots. For example, with one touch, a user can get an account summary of their data plan, including their current data usage and international roaming usage. MiFi 2 also has a new DLNA-certified Media Center which allows users to enjoy and share their movies, music, presentations and photos stored on microSD cards on connected devices. A user can simply upload photos from their camera to MiFi 2 using a microSD card and start showing them on any DLNA-enabled television or compatible devices. For business users, MiFi 2 has a simple process to upload and download stored files from any connected device. MiFi 2 also allows a user to manage connected devices to the user's needs and desires, allowing connection and blocking of remote devices.

Pioneering MiFi Technologies and Performance Specifications

MiFi 2 has a completely new architecture and firmware developed by Novatel Wireless that optimizes key performance indicators for users. By advancing the technology at the core of the MiFi architecture, MiFi 2 empowers users with up to 11 hours of usage time, even while streaming live video. Novatel Wireless has incorporated a power management conscious embedded agent in the MiFi 2 that automatically enhances the user experience and extends battery life. As a result, users can go a full business day without having to worry about recharging.

Novatel Wireless invented the mobile hotspot category. The MiFi 2 is built on proven, award-winning technology using best in class craftsmanship in an all-new, highly innovative design filled with unique capabilities and superior performance.

ABOUT NOVATEL WIRELESS

Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of intelligent wireless solutions based on 2G, 3G and 4G technologies providing wireless connectivity. The company delivers specialized wireless solutions to carriers, distributors, retailers, OEMs and vertical markets worldwide. Product lines include MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspots, Ovation USB modems, Expedite embedded modules, Enfora smart M2M modules, and Enfora integrated M2M solutions. These innovative products provide anywhere, anytime communications solutions for consumers and enterprises. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL. For more information please visit www.nvtl.com. (NVTLG)

This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of , as amended to date. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained herein. These factors include risks relating to technological changes, new product introductions, continued acceptance of Novatel Wireless' products and dependence on intellectual property rights. These factors, as well as other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, are discussed in more detail in Novatel Wireless' filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at www.sec.gov) and other regulatory agencies.

(C) Novatel Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. The Novatel Wireless name and logo, MiFi are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other Company, product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

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After teasing a 5G mobile hotspot since late , Verizon today (Thursday, July 18th) finally released its first 5G-capable mobile hotspot - the Inseego 5G MiFi M.

In the "race to 5G" Verizon is the third carrier to release a 5G data-only device after AT&T's Nighthawk 5G (for business customers only) and Sprint's HTC Hub.

At $650, this first-generation 5G mobile hotspot provides support for Verizon's nascent 5G millimeter-wave network, as well as robust support for Verizon's 4G LTE network.

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MiFi M Hardware - 1st Generation 5G

The Inseego MiFi M represents a bridge between 4G/LTE and 5G - it provides support for Verizon's first-generation 5G ultra-wideband service, but it is not "future-proofed" for other 5G bands expected to come next year and into .

As a result, the MiFi M 5G will come with a shelf-life as Verizon's 5G network expands beyond the ultra-wideband spectrum the M won't support.

At the same time, the M provides very robust support for Verizon's existing 4G/LTE network, including a blazing-fast category 20 modem with a theoretical top download speed of 2Gbps (besting the Verizon L's category 18 modem) and is close to the pinnacle in terms of 4G/LTE technology and performance, at least on paper.

Additionally, the M comes with a new feature for Verizon mobile hotspots - an ethernet port that can share the MiFi's internet connection to an ethernet device or network. This adds some great flexibility giving the M three options for sharing an internet connection: Wi-Fi, USB tethering, or Ethernet.

The Ethernet port does not appear to support "data offloading" - a handy data-saving feature found in the AT&T Nighthawk mobile hotspot.

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The M also comes with many features one would expect with any flagship-level mobile hotspot device, including:

• USB-C port for tethering/charging
• Simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi support (802.11 b/g/n/a/ac)
• Guest Wi-Fi Network
• Up to 24 hours of battery usage

But several features are notably missing....

Missing Features

Unfortunately, the MiFi M is missing some features found in other flagship-level mobile hotspots.

No External Antenna Ports

The biggest downside is the lack of any external antenna ports - which will greatly limit the signal enhancing options for this device when used on Verizon's 4G/LTE network.

This omission is likely due to the Qualcomm X50 modem chipset and 5G support - 5G antennas need to be internal and extremely physically close to the modem.

But it is still disappointing considering the hotspot is likely to spend quite a bit of time on the 4G/LTE network. It also makes the hotspot a much less attractive alternative to the current Verizon LTE flagship, the L - especially for RVers, Cruisers, and nomads who will rarely encounter 5G service or for those who might be interested in activating the device on a 4G only plan.

The lack of antenna ports, however, is not a concern for those who plan to use the device exclusively in 5G areas - currently limited to a few areas in five cities.

Other Missing Features:

• Limited band support - 4G/LTE support is limited to Verizon's cellular bands (B2/B4/B5/B13/B48/B66), making this device largely incompatible with other carriers. However, it's possible that additional bands could be enabled in the future with a firmware update.
• No built-in VPN, unlike the Verizon L
• Cannot act as a battery pack to charge other devices
• No support for storage devices like USB drives or flashcards
• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) - this next-generation Wi-Fi technology was originally slated to be included, but was dropped for some reason.

For the full device specifications, please see our MiFi M Gear Center entry.

Verizon&#;s 5G Data Plan

At launch, there is only a single 5G data plan available which costs $90/month and is only available for a "limited time."

Customers can also activate the device on 4G/LTE only plans which do not include any 5G access. This might be an attractive, but pricey, option for some who want to capitalize on the LTE capabilities.

Like other 5G options, this plan comes with different service terms depending on whether the device is connected to the 5G or 4G/LTE networks.

5G Service terms

The "limited time" plan includes truly unlimited 5G data for 30 days. After 30 days, 5G data remains unlimited but is subject to a 50GB network management threshold. Once this threshold is passed, speeds may be slowed due to congestion for the rest of the month, but users will always get at least 3Mbps on the 5G network.

This is the first time we've see a specific floor on network managment - typically network management can reduce speeds to almost nothing if congestion is bad enough, but here Verizon is stating that speeds will not drop below 3Mbps.

5G service also includes 4K video streaming when connected to the 5G network.

4G/LTE Service terms

When on the 4G/LTE network, the following terms apply:

• 15GB of high-speed data a month followed by unlimited data at 600kbps
• Video streams capped at 720p resolution
• The rest of Verizon's standard terms for mobile hotspots on unlimited 4G/LTE plans apply

5G: Still Worth Waiting

If you really do want to be one of the first to jump on Verizon's 5G network with a mobile hotspot device, and happen to be (or spend significant time) in one of the service areas, then the pricey MiFi M might make some sense

But most everyone should probably wait.

As we've written about frequently, the second wave of 5G hardware will be MUCH better than this first round and the 5G capabilities of the M will likely be obsolete in a year when newer devices come out that will support the coming 5G technologies.

By the end of , there will also be a lot more clarity regarding data plans and coverage areas for 5G, and by this time next year, 5G will be really worth considering as a serious option for RVers, cruisers, and other nomads. But now is too soon for any but hard-core early adopters, who want to be on the leading edge and are willing to pay a premium to do so.

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