Novatel Wireless, a provider of wireless broadband access services, and MobileOne (M1) a mobile operator based in Singapore, are going to launchMiFi,Novatel Wireless’ battery-powered Intelligent Mobile Hotspot in Asia at COMEX 2009 on September 10, 2009.
M1 has partnered with Novatel Wireless to offer MiFi in Singapore. According to the company, MiFi is a credit card-sized Intelligent Mobile Hotspot that allows users to create their own personal Wi-Fi hotspots..
The company said that the MiFi 2352 creates a Wi-Fi bubble that provides internet connectivity for up to five devices. Users can create their personal mobile hotspot wherever they go instead of having to search for a non-secure public access point. In addition, the users can be constantly connected to their Wi-Fi devices such as notebooks, gaming devices, printers and mobile phones while on the move.
P Subramaniam, chief marketing officer of M1, said: “M1 took the lead in offering mobile broadband in Singapore. We are proud to be the first operator in Asia to offer MiFi. Together with our partner Novatel Wireless, we have introduced a brand new service innovation in the mobile broadband space. With the concept of hotspots now following the users, MiFi will influence and change the way mobile broadband is utilised.”
MiFi does not require any type of installation or previously installed software, the company added. Users need to turn on the unit to connect to Wi-Fi enabled handsets or devices. MiFi is powered by a built-in battery and does not require any external power source. When fully charged, it can reportedly support four hours of active use with downlink and uplink speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps and 5.76 Mbps respectively.
