14 DAY TRIAL // Canadian wireless carrier Bell announced on Tuesday that it would offer its users the possibility to enjoy the features of its new HSPA wireless network that will be launched in November with two attractive devices, namely the U998 HSPA+ Turbo Stick and the MiFi 2372 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot from Novatel Wireless.
“These two new leading edge mobile Internet products from Novatel Wireless will take full advantage of Bell Mobility's new HSPA network, which will be the fastest and largest wireless network in Canada when it launches next month,” said Adel Bazerghi, senior vice president of products at Bell Mobility. “When paired with a portable computer, the HSPA+ Turbo Stick and MiFi 2372 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot will both deliver fast, easy and reliable mobile access to the Internet across Canada or around the world.”
The U998 HSPA+ Turbo Stick will be available for purchase exclusively from Bell, the carrier announced, adding that the device was very easy to use. The plug and play U998 HSPA+ Turbo Stick comes with compatibility with Windows and Mac OSes, weighs only 36 grams, sports a compact design, and can deliver impressive speeds, while offering up to 32GB of storage space.
As for the MiFi 2372 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, it is the first such product to become available for purchase in Canada, offering users the possibility to enjoy connectivity for up to five devices at the same time. Moreover, it is also easy to set up, can be used with both Windows and Mac, and sports a microSD memory card slot that enables users to expand the available memory to up to 16GB.
“We're very excited to partner with Bell Mobility to deliver the most advanced wireless data solutions available in Canada,” said Rob Hadley, chief marketing officer for Novatel Wireless. “Our HSPA+ family of products offers tri-band (850/1900/2100) support to enable roaming throughout North America, Europe and Asia, and unprecedented speed in a compact form factor. Bell Mobility customers will be the first in Canada to experience freedom from traditional hotspots with the MiFi 2372 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot. MiFi allows users to bring their connectivity virtually anywhere and stay connected to family, friends and coworkers.”