SAN DIEGO, September 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
European Distribution Expanded for MiFi Intelligent Mobile
Hotspot with Multimedia Support for DLNA
Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVTL), a provider of wireless
broadband access solutions, today announced its MiFi® 3352
Intelligent Mobile Hotspot with DLNA media server capabilities is
now available through additional distributors in the European
market, including MobilX, Multiplex, Siglo and IME.
The MiFi DLNA® Server resides on the MiFi 3352 Intelligent
Mobile Hotspot and runs on the MiFi OS™ as an application to
provide simple, hassle-free media sharing. The MiFi DLNA Server
enables users to browse, play and share movies, music and photos
anywhere, anytime, on any DLNA-compatible device. Users
effortlessly access their media stored on a microSDHC™ card
inserted in the MiFi device, stream to their screen of choice and
enjoy.
"The DLNA CERTIFIED® MiFi 3352 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot
improves the end user experience by allowing access to a user's
personal content such as video, music or pictures and allowing that
content to be shared across multiple devices while on-the-go," said
Rob Hadley, CMO of Novatel Wireless.
"We are excited in the interest of both our intelligent mobile
hotspot and DLNA Certified devices in Europe and believe the addition of four
distribution partners in the region will enable us to provide our
innovative mobile broadband solutions to a broader range of
customers."
The evolution of MiFi OS to support DLNA capabilities adds to
the robust line of productivity applications for the MiFi, which
already includes widgets for GeoSearch, GeoWeather, data usage
tracking and SMS. The device's ease-of-use combined with its
advanced mobile broadband functionality is driving the adoption of
the MiFi as the preferred connectivity method for anyone looking to
stay connected on their Wi-Fi capable gadgets.
The MiFi 3352 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot with MiFi OS and DLNA
support is available immediately through MobilX, Multiplex, Siglo
and IME.
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 http://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 1995, 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 http://www.sec.gov) and other regulatory
agencies.
(C) 2011 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.
Contacts: Charlotte Rubin Cara Sloman
Novatel Wireless Nadel Phelan
+1-858-812-3431 +1-831-440-2411
crubin@nvtl.com cara@nadelphelan.com