MiFi – 3G Converted to WiFi
By Babar Bhatti | November 23, 2009 | 5 Comments
We often talk about 3G and the reasons why its important. One of the common need is for small groups to work together while on the move or in places where they don’t have broadband or WiFi hot spots. Wireless internet access of your own is what you need. MiFi is a pocket-sized router/modem made by Novatel Wireless that converts a 3G signal to Wi-Fi.
This allows Wi-Fi devices within 30 square feet to link to the internet, provided it has the MiFi’s network access code. Capable of supporting as many as five connections, the MiFi can be a bridge for all those with multiple Wi-Fi accounts, mobile broadband accounts and devices to be connected to the internet at the same time.
MiFi 2200 Wi-Fi device is being offered in US by Verizon Wireless and Sprint. MiFi costs $100 from Verizon Wireless and Sprint, and the monthly service plan is similar to what you would get from a 3G plan: 250 MB for about $40 (some 3G plans offer only 50 MB for that price), or 5 GB for about $60. It offers about five hours of full internet use, and 40 hours on standby before needing a recharge.
Here is information from Verizon.
The Intelligent Mobile Hotspot is your portable, wireless Wi-Fi hotspot. From wherever you are in the coverage area, it detects the Verizon Wireless network and allows you to access a reliable broadband connection.
In Wi-Fi mode:
Connect up to five Wi-Fi–enabled devices at once. Use the lithium-ion battery for up to 4 hours (40 hours standby) of usage or plug the device directly into an outlet.In USB mode:
Connect the MiFi device to your notebook via the included USB cable to use it as a modem.
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November 23rd, 2009 @ 9:01 pm
Interesting. Just today, in my presentation the market analysis of the 3G networks I was talking about how mobile broadband can serve as a substitution for fixed broadband, with this information I can also say that it can become a substitution for Wi-Fi too!
November 24th, 2009 @ 12:40 am
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January 5th, 2010 @ 12:19 pm
MiFi a very nice setup; as the last mile connectivity is the most difficult in any telecomm network; this technology will be the best solution for the countries like PAKISTAN.
Aarif Mahmood Chaudhry
June 12th, 2010 @ 11:37 am
Is any local mobile network provider supporting this mifi technology?
June 23rd, 2010 @ 4:14 pm
A nice comaprison-survey on USB broadband services in Pakistan
http://isthisok.wordpress.com/2009/09/01/comparing-usb-based-wireless-broadband-in-karachi/