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| Type | Public NASDAQ: NVTL |
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| Founded | San Diego, CA (April 26, 1996) |
| Headquarters | San Diego, CA |
| Key people | Peter V. Leparulo (Executive Chairman) |
| Industry | Communication equipment |
| Products | Wireless broadband PC cards, ExpressCards, USB devices, embedded modules |
| Revenue | ▲$429.9 million USD (2007)[1] |
| Net income | ▲$45.3 million USD (2007)[1] |
| Employees | 298 |
| Website | www.novatelwireless.com |
Novatel Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVTL) is a company providing wireless broadband access solutions for use in portable personal computers, handheld computing and mobile devices.
Novatel Wireless makes 3G products, including UMTS/WCDMA with HSDPA (high-speed downlink packet access), HSUPA (high-speed uplink packet access), HSPA (high-speed packet access) and CDMA with EV-DO Revision 0 (Rev 0) and Revision A (Rev A). The company's products and services include 3G wireless PC Cards, ExpressCards, USB devices, embedded modules, fixed-mobile convergence products and communication software sold to wireless-network operators, distributors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and vertical markets worldwide. The product portfolio integrates wireless data technology and software.
Partners include Verizon, Sprint, Dell, Toshiba, Panasonic, Telefonica Movistar, Vodafone, and Virgin Mobile.[2]
In June 2009, Virgin Mobile and Novatel jointly announced the start of a pay-as-you go mobile data program called "Broadband2Go" in the United States, using Novatel Wireless hardware, and available exclusively through the Best Buy chain of stores. It uses a USB flash drive type device plugged into a user's computer for internet connectivity.[2][3][4]
Novatel Wireless owns 30 technology patents related to wireless voice and data technology. Novatel Wireless is headquartered in San Diego, California with European offices in the United Kingdom, Germany and France.
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USB Devices
Current Models:[5]
- Ovation MC727 - EV-DO Rev A (800/1900 MHz), microSD reader
- Ovation MC930D - HSPA 7.2 Mbit/s downlink / 2.1 Mbit/s uplink (2100 MHz)
- Ovation MC950D - HSPA 7.2 Mbit/s downlink / 2.1 Mbit/s uplink (850/1900/2100 MHz)
- Ovation MCD3000 - EV-DO Rev A (800/1900 MHz)
PC Cards
Current Models:[6]
- Merlin ExpressCards X950D - HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s downlink / 2.1 Mbit/s uplink (850/1900/2100 MHz)
- Merlin ExpressCards X720 - EV-DO Rev A (800/1900 MHz)
- Merlin ExpressCards XU870 - HSDPA 3,6 Mbit/s (850/1900/2100 MHz)
- Merlin ExpressCards XV620 - EV-DO Rev 0 (800/1900 MHz)
Current Models:[7]
- Merlin PC720 - EV-DO Rev A (800/1900 MHz)
- Merlin U740 - HSDPA 1,8 Mbit/s (2100 MHz)
- Merlin U740 - HSDPA 1,8 Mbit/s (850/1900 MHz)
- Merlin U630 - UMTS (2100 MHz)
- Merlin U530 - UMTS (2100 MHz)
- Merlin V620 - EV-DO Rev 0 (800/1900 MHz)
Embedded Mini Card Modules
- Expedite EU870D 3.6 Mbit/s PCI Express - HSDPA/UMTS Networks
- Expedite EU860D 3.6 Mbit/s PCI Express - HSDPA/UMTS Neworks
- Expedite E725 3.1 Mbit/s PCI Express - EV-DO Rev A Networks
- Expedite EV620 PCI Express - CDMA2000 1xEV-DO/1xRTT Networks
- Expedite EU740 PCI Express - HSDPA/UMTS Networks
- Expedite EU730 PCI Express - HSDPA/UMTS Networks
Software
- Active Notifications
- MobiLink Suite
MiFi
The MiFi hotspot is a device backconnecting to the cellular 3G network and frontconnecting to local (up to 10m/30ft distance) Wi-Fi devices, creating a local "cloud" of high-speed Internet connectivity that can be shared between users and Wi-Fi devices(maximum 5) such as laptops, cameras, gaming devices and multimedia players. [8] The device can also be connected to a computer via a MicroUSB connection, though doing so disables the wireless feature. However, CNET has introduced a tweak to charge the MiFi device over USB while maintining its functionality Tweak MiFi to charge over USB. In the US, the device is available from Verizon Wireless and Sprint (although not a legal option in regards to its EULA, similar configurations have been created using a Jailbroken iPhone Application, and the AT&T 3G, or even Edge Data network). In the UK, the device is available from Three Mobile.
See also
External links
- Novatel Wireless home page
- DOVADO USB Mobile Broadband Router (UMR)
- External antennas for Novatel Wireless modems
References
- ^ a b "Wireless Inc. 2007 Annual Report Novatel Wireless Announces Fourth Quarter and FY2007 Results". http://investor.novatelwireless.com/common/download/download.cfm?companyid=nvtl&fileid=171514&filekey=34ca6019-2a31-4e3a-952e-eefe5f39a446&filename=295225.pdf Wireless Inc. 2007 Annual Report. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
- ^ a b Davies, Chris (10 June 2009). "Broadband2Go contract-free from Virgin Mobile USA". slashgear.com. http://www.slashgear.com/broadband2go-contract-free-from-virgin-mobile-usa-1046608/. Retrieved 2009-07-16.
- ^ Novatel Wireless press release, "Virgin Mobile USA to Introduce Broadband2Go -- 3G Nationwide Wireless Internet Access With No Annual Contract", June 10, 2009
- ^ Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go website
- ^ "Novatel Wireless Fixed Mobile Convergence Products". http://www.novatelwireless.com/products/ovation/index.html. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
- ^ "Novatel Wireless 3G ExpressCards". http://www.novatelwireless.com/products/expresscard/index.html. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
- ^ "Novatel Wireless PC Cards". http://www.novatelwireless.com/products/merlin/index.html. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
- ^ http://investor.novatelwireless.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=353263
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