Virgin Mobile USA has announced the addition of MiFi 2200 to its Broadband2Go portfolio, offering customers the industry’s first prepaid Intelligent Mobile Hotspot. This 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.
In conjunction with the launch of MiFi, Virgin Mobile USA recently lowered the price of its initial broadband product, the Ovation MC760 USB device, from $99.99 to $79.99 (excluding taxes). Also developed by Novatel Wireless, the Ovation MC760 carries the distinction of being the world’s smallest EV-DO Rev. A USB device.
“Mobile broadband is no longer just for the early adopters and heavy mobile broadband business users,” Neil Lindsay,Chief Marketing Officer- Virgin Mobile, said. “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. With Virgin Mobile USA, it’s simple. 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.”
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. Key features of the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot include:
- Easily fits in the palm of your hand -“ Dimensions: 3.50 x 2.32 x 0.35 inches; Weight: 2.05 oz.
- Brushed aluminum finish
- Provides mobile broadband Rev. A Internet accessSupports up to five WiFi-enabled devices
- No software installation required
- Universal Wi-Fi compatibility
- Advanced security through WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WEP and SPI Firewall
- VPN capability
- Battery provides four hours of user time, 40 hours standby on single charge
- Easy top-up landing page with ability to top up from any device with an Internet browser
- Automatic connectivity for Wi-Fi enabled devices
The activation of the Broadband2Go service and the MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot is simple, and there are no activation fees. Megabytes can be added as often as needed with credit/debit cards or Virgin Mobile and Broadband2Go Top-Up cards, and customers can easily monitor data usage with the near real-time usage meter located on the “My Account Pag”at virginmobileusa.com after log-in. Broadband2Go plans range from $10 (data expires after 10 days) and $20 to $60 (data expires after 30 days), with the $60 plan offering 5GB. The Virgin Mobile MiFi 2200 is available now at Best Buy and RadioShack and online at BestBuy.com, Walmart.com and VirginMobileUSA.com.
