The Novatel MiFi is one of those great inventions that impacts everyone who uses it. The ability to tap into a 3G mobile network anywhere with multiple devices is extremely useful. Throw in the fact that it is a Wi-Fi router, and the ease of use makes the MiFi a ground-breaking device. Those on HSPA networks like AT&T in North America can now enjoy the Novatel Wireless MiFi’s benefits with the release of the 2372.
The first U.S. versions of the MiFi were limited to the CDMA networks of Verizon and Sprint. Novatel indicated it would soon be releasing the HSPA version, which makes the MiFi available for virtually any network globally.
Check out our review of the Verizon MiFi to get a feel for how useful this device can be. The new MiFi 2372 has all of the same features; plus, it adds an application server, GPS and microSD slot to the mix. While I was originally unsure if the server would add unnecessary complications to a simple device, I realize that enterprises could take advantage of this capability. Corporate IT departments are still reluctant to let mobile workers access the secure internal network remotely, but they could produce software for the MiFi to address their concerns. Anything that can make companies more willing to allow remote access to employees is a good thing.
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