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MTS launches Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200

MTS is first to launch the ultra slim Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200. This is about the size of a credit card in length and 8 cards thickness. The MiFi 2200 is a portable device that gives you broadband wireless data. MTS says that it will deliver “the ultimate in personal freedom, the MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot allows you to share your wireless high-speed internet connection with friends, family members and coworkers”.

The MiFi 2200 weighs 59 grams and supports up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices and can be your on the following price plans:
- 36-month contract – $99.99
- 24-month contract – $149.99
- 12-month contract – $299.99
- No contract – $369.99

Additional specs/features are:
- Data speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps Download and 1.8 Mbps Upload
- NovaSpeed™ capability allows simultaneous upload and download packets to be sent and received
- Wi-Fi Mode: 802.11 b/g
- Connects up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously
- 30-foot range of network coverage
- Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
- Battery supports up to 4 hours of use on a single charge (when connected to one Wi-Fi device)
- Equipped with 5GB of flash memory
- Multi-colour status indicator and Wi-Fi indicator
- Integrated diversity antenna and Wi-Fi antenna
- Supports Windows 2000, XP and Vista, and Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher and Linux
- Easy installation with MobiLink Connection Manager – no CD required

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