Virgin Mobile USA has unveiled MiFi 2200 prepaid Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, an addition to its Broadband2Go portfolio. MiFi creates a mobile hotspot that can be easily shared among up to five users at a time using a variety of WiFi-enabled devices.
The company said that the new device allows those using any Wi-Fi enabled device to connect to 3G, prepaid wireless Internet service without an annual contract, monthly subscription or activation fee.
According to Virgin, Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot provides mobile broadband Rev. A Internet access; supports up to five WiFi-enabled devices; and universal Wi-Fi compatibility.
In addition, it also provides advanced security through WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WEP and SPI Firewall; VPN capability and battery provides four hours of user time, 40 hours standby on single charge; and provides automatic connectivity for Wi-Fi enabled devices.
Neil Lindsay, chief marketing officer of Virgin Mobile USA, said: "We have seen the popularity of MiFi, heard the requests from our customers, and are excited to give them the freedom to pay for what they use when they use it, and the flexibility to change plans as they need.
"Mobile broadband is no longer just for the early adopters and heavy mobile broadband business users. Many of today’s mobile broadband options in the market have prohibited mass adoption.
"Combining the MiFi 2200 with a prepaid Broadband2Go plan will encourage a wide variety of consumers to connect at home or on-the-go. A MiFi 2200 with a Virgin Mobile or Broadband2Go Top-Up card will support all your mobile broadband connectivity needs for your laptop, iPad, iPod, gaming devices and more – whenever you need it – whether at home or on the go."
Virgin Mobile said that it is launching the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot for $149.99, excluding taxes.
