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There might be a discussion about this on <a href="/wiki/Talk:MiFi" title="Talk:MiFi">the talk page</a>.</span> <span class="date-container"><i>(<span class="date">September 2021</span>)</i></span><span class="hide-when-compact"><i> (<small><a href="/wiki/Help:Maintenance_template_removal" title="Help:Maintenance template removal">Learn how and when to remove this message</a></small>)</i></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table> </div> </div><span class="hide-when-compact"><i> (<small><a href="/wiki/Help:Maintenance_template_removal" title="Help:Maintenance template removal">Learn how and when to remove this message</a></small>)</i></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table> <figure class="mw-default-size mw-halign-right" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:MiFi2372.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3d/MiFi2372.jpg/390px-MiFi2372.jpg" decoding="async" width="390" height="239" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3d/MiFi2372.jpg/585px-MiFi2372.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3d/MiFi2372.jpg/780px-MiFi2372.jpg 2x" data-file-width="880" data-file-height="540" /></a><figcaption>A Novatel MiFi 2372 "Intelligent Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot"</figcaption></figure> <p><b>MiFi</b> is a brand of <a href="/wiki/Wireless_router" title="Wireless router">wireless router</a> that acts as a mobile <a href="/wiki/Hotspot_(Wi-Fi)" class="mw-redirect" title="Hotspot (Wi-Fi)">Wi-Fi hotspot</a> device. </p><p>In many countries, including <a href="/wiki/United_States" title="United States">The United States</a>, <a href="/wiki/Canada" title="Canada">Canada</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico">Mexico</a>, Inseego Corp. (previously known as Novatel Wireless)<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> owns a <a href="/wiki/Registered_trademark" class="mw-redirect" title="Registered trademark">registered trademark</a> on the "MiFi" brand name; in the <a href="/wiki/United_Kingdom" title="United Kingdom">United Kingdom</a>, mobile operator <a href="/wiki/Hutchison_3G" class="mw-redirect" title="Hutchison 3G">Hutchison 3G</a> owns the "MiFi" trademark. Novatel Wireless has never offered an official explanation for the origin of the name "MiFi"; it has been suggested that it is short for "My Wi-Fi".<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>A MiFi device can be connected to a <a href="/wiki/Cellular_network" title="Cellular network">cellular network</a> and provide <a href="/wiki/Internet_access" title="Internet access">Internet access</a> for up to fifteen devices. Inseego Corp. introduced the first MiFi device in the United States in May 2009.<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In the UK, Hutchison 3G's "MiFi" is a similar product from <a href="/wiki/Huawei" title="Huawei">Huawei</a> with the same name.<sup id="cite_ref-eWEEKEurope_4-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-eWEEKEurope-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="MiFi_brand_name">MiFi brand name</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MiFi&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: MiFi brand name"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Novatel Wireless owns a registered <a href="/wiki/Trademark" title="Trademark">trademark</a> on the "MiFi" brand name in the U.S. (including <a href="/wiki/Puerto_Rico" title="Puerto Rico">Puerto Rico</a>), and a number of countries worldwide:<sup id="cite_ref-Novatel_Wireless_6-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Novatel_Wireless-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> <a href="/wiki/Bahrain" title="Bahrain">Bahrain</a>, Canada, <a href="/wiki/Egypt" title="Egypt">Egypt</a>, <a href="/wiki/Germany" title="Germany">Germany</a>, <a href="/wiki/Ghana" title="Ghana">Ghana</a>, <a href="/wiki/Hungary" title="Hungary">Hungary</a>, <a href="/wiki/Japan" title="Japan">Japan</a>, <a href="/wiki/Kuwait" title="Kuwait">Kuwait</a>, <a href="/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico">Mexico</a>, <a href="/wiki/Pakistan" title="Pakistan">Pakistan</a>, the <a href="/wiki/Netherlands" title="Netherlands">Netherlands</a>, <a href="/wiki/New_Zealand" title="New Zealand">New Zealand</a>, <a href="/wiki/Poland" title="Poland">Poland</a>, <a href="/wiki/Portugal" title="Portugal">Portugal</a>, <a href="/wiki/Qatar" title="Qatar">Qatar</a>, <a href="/wiki/Romania" title="Romania">Romania</a>, <a href="/wiki/Singapore" title="Singapore">Singapore</a>, <a href="/wiki/Slovenia" title="Slovenia">Slovenia</a>, <a href="/wiki/South_Africa" title="South Africa">South Africa</a>, <a href="/wiki/Spain" title="Spain">Spain</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Thailand" title="Thailand">Thailand</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-eWEEKEurope_4-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-eWEEKEurope-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-barrons_8-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-barrons-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The notable exception is in the UK, where mobile operator <a href="/wiki/Hutchison_3G" class="mw-redirect" title="Hutchison 3G">3</a> owns the "MiFi" trademark. In <a href="/wiki/India" title="India">India</a> the Mi-Fi trademark is owned by Mi-Fi Networks Private Limited.<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Devices">Devices</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MiFi&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: Devices"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Novatel_Wireless_MiFi_2200">Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MiFi&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:MiFi_2200_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Verizon_Wireless.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/MiFi_2200_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Verizon_Wireless.jpg/190px-MiFi_2200_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Verizon_Wireless.jpg" decoding="async" width="190" height="143" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/MiFi_2200_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Verizon_Wireless.jpg/285px-MiFi_2200_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Verizon_Wireless.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/MiFi_2200_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Verizon_Wireless.jpg/380px-MiFi_2200_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Verizon_Wireless.jpg 2x" data-file-width="2048" data-file-height="1536" /></a><figcaption>MiFi 2200 from Novatel Wireless for <a href="/wiki/Verizon_Wireless" class="mw-redirect" title="Verizon Wireless">Verizon Wireless</a></figcaption></figure> <ul><li>Limited to five Wi-Fi clients such as laptops, cameras, gaming devices, and multimedia players; with the exception of manually editing the device’s configuration file to allow more clients.<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>May be connected to a computer via a micro-<a href="/wiki/Universal_Serial_Bus" class="mw-redirect" title="Universal Serial Bus">USB</a> connection, though doing so disables the Wi-Fi networking, converting the device into a traditional single-client modem. (However, <a href="/wiki/CNET" title="CNET">CNET</a> described a tweak to charge the device over USB while maintaining its functionality.<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>)</li> <li>Includes a <a href="/wiki/Global_Positioning_System" title="Global Positioning System">GPS</a> unit, which is usable on some networks like <a href="/wiki/Virgin_Mobile" title="Virgin Mobile">Virgin Mobile</a> and not on others like Verizon.</li> <li>Uses <a href="/wiki/3G" title="3G">3G</a> data network (CDMA 1xEVDO RevA).</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Novatel_Wireless_MiFi_23xx_series">Novatel Wireless MiFi 23xx series</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MiFi&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: Novatel Wireless MiFi 23xx series"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Same functionality as 2200, plus: </p> <ul><li>Accepts <a href="/wiki/Secure_Digital" class="mw-redirect" title="Secure Digital">SD card</a> for in-device shared media storage.<sup id="cite_ref-Yahoo23xx_13-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Yahoo23xx-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>Uses <a href="/wiki/3G" title="3G">3G</a> data network (Mini 2352: SUPRA/PATHS 900/1900/2100 MHz, MiFi 2372: SUPRA/PATHS 850/1900/2100 MHz; both support GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz).</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Novatel_Wireless_MiFi_33xx_series">Novatel Wireless MiFi 33xx series</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MiFi&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: Novatel Wireless MiFi 33xx series"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Same functionality as 23xx series, plus: </p> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Linux" title="Linux">Linux</a>-based MiFi OS with <a href="/wiki/Software_widget" title="Software widget">widgets</a>: <ul><li>Messages: perform <a href="/wiki/SMS" title="SMS">SMS</a>-based messaging actions such as reading, writing, sending, and receiving SMS messages</li> <li>Data usage: track MiFi data usage in home and <a href="/wiki/Roaming" title="Roaming">roaming</a> networks</li> <li>GeoSearch: leverage the GPS functionality of the MiFi to display a map of the local area, search the local area, display the search results on the map</li> <li>Weather: fetch weather data for the current and defined locations</li> <li>MiFi <a href="/wiki/DLNA" title="DLNA">DLNA</a> Server: start, stop, and configure the MiFi DLNA server</li></ul></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="4G_mobile_hotspot_devices">4G mobile hotspot devices</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MiFi&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: 4G mobile hotspot devices"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:MiFi_4510L_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Verizon_Wireless.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b3/MiFi_4510L_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Verizon_Wireless.jpg/190px-MiFi_4510L_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Verizon_Wireless.jpg" decoding="async" width="190" height="143" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b3/MiFi_4510L_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Verizon_Wireless.jpg/285px-MiFi_4510L_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Verizon_Wireless.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b3/MiFi_4510L_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Verizon_Wireless.jpg/380px-MiFi_4510L_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Verizon_Wireless.jpg 2x" data-file-width="2048" data-file-height="1536" /></a><figcaption>MiFi 4510L from Novatel Wireless for <a href="/wiki/Verizon_Wireless" class="mw-redirect" title="Verizon Wireless">Verizon Wireless</a></figcaption></figure> <figure typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:MiFi_4082_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Sprint.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/72/MiFi_4082_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Sprint.jpg/190px-MiFi_4082_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Sprint.jpg" decoding="async" width="190" height="143" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/72/MiFi_4082_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Sprint.jpg/285px-MiFi_4082_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Sprint.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/72/MiFi_4082_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Sprint.jpg/380px-MiFi_4082_from_Novatel_Wireless_for_Sprint.jpg 2x" data-file-width="2048" data-file-height="1536" /></a><figcaption>MiFi 4082 from Novatel Wireless for <a href="/wiki/Sprint_Nextel" class="mw-redirect" title="Sprint Nextel">Sprint Nextel</a></figcaption></figure> <p>The Las Vegas <a href="/wiki/Consumer_Electronics_Show" class="mw-redirect" title="Consumer Electronics Show">Consumer Electronics Show</a> 2011 saw the introduction of two new <a href="/wiki/4G" title="4G">4G</a>-capable MiFi devices from Novatel: </p> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Verizon_Wireless" class="mw-redirect" title="Verizon Wireless">Verizon Wireless</a> featured the 4510L model, which will connect to Verizon's LTE 4G network, expected to support 5–12 <a href="/wiki/Mbps" class="mw-redirect" title="Mbps">Mbps</a> download and 2–5 Mbit/s upload.<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Sprint_Nextel" class="mw-redirect" title="Sprint Nextel">Sprint</a> featured the MiFi 4082, a <a href="/wiki/WiMAX" title="WiMAX">WiMAX</a> version.<sup id="cite_ref-ZDNet_CES2011_15-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ZDNet_CES2011-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <p>Both devices maintain <a href="/wiki/Backward_compatibility" title="Backward compatibility">backward compatibility</a> with existing 3G networks. Other features include:<sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <ul><li>MiFiOS with widget support</li> <li><a href="/wiki/MicroSD_card" class="mw-redirect" title="MicroSD card">MicroSD card</a> slot<sup id="cite_ref-sprint-4g-friendly-mifi_17-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sprint-4g-friendly-mifi-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><a href="/wiki/GPS" class="mw-redirect" title="GPS">GPS</a> receiver</li> <li>Four-hour battery life<sup id="cite_ref-sprint-4g-friendly-mifi_17-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sprint-4g-friendly-mifi-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>Front panel status display using <a href="/wiki/E_Ink" title="E Ink">E Ink</a> technology. The front panel display shows battery, signal strength, and number of connected devices.<sup id="cite_ref-sprint-4g-friendly-mifi_17-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sprint-4g-friendly-mifi-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The difficulty of viewing such information was seen as a major shortcoming of earlier MiFi devices.<sup id="cite_ref-ZDNet_CES2011_15-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-ZDNet_CES2011-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="5G_mobile_hotspot_devices">5G mobile hotspot devices</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MiFi&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: 5G mobile hotspot devices"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In November 2019, <a href="/wiki/Vodafone#Qatar" title="Vodafone">Vodafone Qatar</a> and Inseego Corp. together launched the Gulf region’s first commercially available 5G mobile hotspot, 5G MiFi M1100.<sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-18"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>18<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <ul><li>Connects up to 16 devices simultaneously (15 by Wi-Fi plus one by USB or Ethernet)</li> <li>Power optimization features <a href="/wiki/Quick_Charge" title="Quick Charge">Quick Charge</a> technology and high-capacity battery</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Non-Novatel_wireless_devices">Non-Novatel wireless devices</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MiFi&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: Non-Novatel wireless devices"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>A number of providers other than Novatel provide personal hotspot, "MiFi"-like services: </p> <figure class="mw-halign-right" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Mifi_4g.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Mifi_4g.jpg/190px-Mifi_4g.jpg" decoding="async" width="190" height="107" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Mifi_4g.jpg/285px-Mifi_4g.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Mifi_4g.jpg/380px-Mifi_4g.jpg 2x" data-file-width="849" data-file-height="479" /></a><figcaption>nyx mobile "mifi LTE" mobile router</figcaption></figure> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:MiFi_Camtel_Cameroun.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/MiFi_Camtel_Cameroun.jpg/220px-MiFi_Camtel_Cameroun.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="392" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/MiFi_Camtel_Cameroun.jpg/330px-MiFi_Camtel_Cameroun.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/MiFi_Camtel_Cameroun.jpg/440px-MiFi_Camtel_Cameroun.jpg 2x" data-file-width="2368" data-file-height="4224" /></a><figcaption>Huawei 4G MiFi for <a href="/wiki/Camtel" title="Camtel">Camtel</a> Cameroon</figcaption></figure> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Alcatel_One_Touch" class="mw-redirect" title="Alcatel One Touch">Alcatel One Touch</a> Link Y800 sold through <a href="/wiki/EE_(telecommunications)" title="EE (telecommunications)">EE</a> in the UK</li> <li>Dongler DL9255 - supports GSM and WiFi-Bridging connectivity</li> <li><a href="/wiki/D-Link" title="D-Link">D-Link</a> DIR-457/MyPocket</li> <li>Freedom Spot Personal Hotspot<sup id="cite_ref-19" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Goodspeed_(internet_provider)" title="Goodspeed (internet provider)">Goodspeed</a> mobile hotspot supports <a href="/wiki/3G" title="3G">3G</a>/<a href="/wiki/3.5G" class="mw-redirect" title="3.5G">3.5G</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Huawei_E5" title="Huawei E5">Huawei E5</a> E5830 (Series), E585, E586 with <a href="/wiki/Evolved_HSPA" class="mw-redirect" title="Evolved HSPA">HSPA+</a> and Chinese market E5805 using <a href="/wiki/CDMA2000" title="CDMA2000">CDMA2000</a> and ET536 using <a href="/wiki/TD-SCDMA" class="mw-redirect" title="TD-SCDMA">TD-SCDMA</a><sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-20"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>20<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>MiFi LTE nyx mobile is a mobile router 3G + 4G (LTE) launched by nyx mobile for <a href="/wiki/Telcel" title="Telcel">Telcel</a>. It is built using <a href="/wiki/Qualcomm" title="Qualcomm">Qualcomm</a> technology and is expected to support up to 100 <a href="/wiki/Mbps" class="mw-redirect" title="Mbps">Mbps</a> download. (Announced by June 2013 for <a href="/wiki/M%C3%A9xico" class="mw-redirect" title="México">México</a><sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (October 2014)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Netgear" title="Netgear">Netgear</a> AirCard 781S (Sold under the name Zing by Sprint)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Option_N.V." class="mw-redirect" title="Option N.V.">Option</a> GlobeSurfer III</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Packet_One_Networks" class="mw-redirect" title="Packet One Networks">Packet One Networks</a> MF230 (offered as part of their P1 ToGo plan)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Sierra_Wireless" title="Sierra Wireless">Sierra Wireless</a> Overdrive (Note: <a href="/wiki/4G" title="4G">4G</a> capable; available only in the United States through Sprint)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Tp-link" class="mw-redirect" title="Tp-link">Tp-link</a> M7450</li> <li><a href="/wiki/ZTE" title="ZTE">ZTE</a> MF60, MF80</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Jio" title="Jio">JioFi</a> is a mobile router 4G (LTE) launched in India.</li> <li>Horizon has MH50 a 4G/LTE Mobile Hotspot<sup id="cite_ref-21" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>Horizon has MH500C a 5G Mobile Mi-Fi<sup id="cite_ref-22" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-22"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>22<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>Inseego 5G MiFi M1000</li> <li>HT 5G Hub</li> <li>Netgear Nighthawk M2 Mobile Router<sup id="cite_ref-23" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-23"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>23<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Alternatives">Alternatives</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MiFi&action=edit&section=9" title="Edit section: Alternatives"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951" /><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Further information: <a href="/wiki/Tethering" title="Tethering">tethering</a></div> <p>Mobile phones with an Internet connection can often be turned into <a href="/wiki/Wi-Fi" title="Wi-Fi">Wi-Fi</a> hotspots using a process called "<a href="/wiki/Tethering" title="Tethering">tethering</a>", which is similar to using dedicated MiFi devices. </p><p>The following phone families have built-in features to create Wi-Fi access point: </p> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Android_(operating_system)" title="Android (operating system)">Android</a> phones running Android 2.2 or later<sup id="cite_ref-24" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-24"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>24<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><a href="/wiki/BlackBerry" title="BlackBerry">BlackBerry</a> devices running OS 7.1 or later</li> <li><a href="/wiki/IPhone_3GS" title="IPhone 3GS">iPhone 3GS</a> and <a href="/wiki/IPhone_4" title="IPhone 4">iPhone 4</a> running <a href="/wiki/IOS_(Apple)" class="mw-redirect" title="IOS (Apple)">iOS</a> 4.3 or later,<sup id="cite_ref-25" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-25"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>25<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-26" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-26"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>26<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and all iPhones on <a href="/wiki/Verizon_Wireless" class="mw-redirect" title="Verizon Wireless">Verizon Wireless</a> (initially released with <a href="/wiki/IOS_4" title="IOS 4">iOS 4.2.5</a>)<sup id="cite_ref-27" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-27"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>27<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Palm,_Inc." title="Palm, Inc.">Palm</a> <a href="/wiki/Palm_Pixi" title="Palm Pixi">Pixi Plus</a> and <a href="/wiki/Palm_Pre" title="Palm Pre">Pre Plus</a> on Verizon Wireless,<sup id="cite_ref-28" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-28"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>28<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> with a 5GB cap</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Windows_Phone" title="Windows Phone">Windows Phone</a> devices running OS 7.5 or later (and if allowed by operator)<sup id="cite_ref-29" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-29"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>29<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <p>For other phones there are third-party applications to allow this: </p> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Android_(operating_system)" title="Android (operating system)">Android</a> running Android 2.1 or under – Wireless Tether</li> <li><a href="/wiki/IPhone_3G" title="IPhone 3G">iPhone 3G</a> and later – requires <a href="/wiki/IOS_jailbreaking" title="IOS jailbreaking">jailbreak</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-30" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-30"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>30<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>PiFi – Personal WiFi Device<sup id="cite_ref-31" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-31"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>31<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><a href="/wiki/S60_(software_platform)" title="S60 (software platform)">S60</a> phones and <a href="/wiki/Nokia_N900" title="Nokia N900">Nokia N900</a> – JoikuSpot<sup id="cite_ref-32" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-32"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>32<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Windows_Mobile" title="Windows Mobile">Windows Mobile</a> – WMWifiRouter<sup id="cite_ref-33" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-33"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>33<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Awards">Awards</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MiFi&action=edit&section=10" title="Edit section: Awards"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>Novatel MiFi 2200: <ul><li>Mobile Village "Mobile Star" (Portable Remote Connectivity Gear): "Superstar" Award (2009)<sup id="cite_ref-34" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-34"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>34<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>Laptop Magazine Editor's Choice (2009)<sup id="cite_ref-35" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-35"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>35<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>PC World "Gear of the Year" (2009)<sup id="cite_ref-36" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-36"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>36<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>Mobile News "Most Innovative Product (non-handset)" (2010)<sup id="cite_ref-37" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-37"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>37<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul></li> <li>Novatel MiFi 2352: <ul><li>Plus X Award in Technology (2009)<sup id="cite_ref-38" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-38"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>38<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>CTIA Emerging Technology Award (Fashion & Lifestyle Products), 1st Place (2009)<sup id="cite_ref-39" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-39"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>39<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>CTIA "Hot for the Holidays" (Mobile Internet Device or Netbook) Award (2009)<sup id="cite_ref-40" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-40"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>40<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>CES Innovations Award (Enabling Technologies) Winner (2010)<sup id="cite_ref-41" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-41"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>41<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>Mobile World Congress "Global Mobile" Award: Best Mobile Connected Device (2010)<sup id="cite_ref-42" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-42"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>42<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul></li> <li>Novatel 4G MiFi <ul><li>Consumer Electronics Show 2011, Notebook Accessories Category: Best in Show<sup id="cite_ref-SlashGearMiFiAwards_43-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-SlashGearMiFiAwards-43"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>43<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>2010 World Communication Award (WCA) for Best Mobile Device Strategy<sup id="cite_ref-SlashGearMiFiAwards_43-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-SlashGearMiFiAwards-43"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>43<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>Mobile Village Mobile Star Award for Best Laptop or Tablet Accessory<sup id="cite_ref-SlashGearMiFiAwards_43-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-SlashGearMiFiAwards-43"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>43<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ul></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Security_issues">Security issues</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MiFi&action=edit&section=11" title="Edit section: Security issues"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In January 2010, two major security holes were discovered with the Novatel MiFi 2200 which, if properly exploited, could allow a malicious user to obtain the device's current GPS location and security keys. If the malicious user were physically close enough to use the device's Wi-Fi signal, this could give access to the MiFi's <a href="/wiki/3G" title="3G">3G</a> connection as well as any other connected devices.<sup id="cite_ref-44" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-44"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>44<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Novatel responded that a security patch would be available in February 2010.<sup id="cite_ref-45" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-45"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>45<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The popularity of MiFi devices can also be problematic for corporate network security. Corporations generally expect to control on-site Internet access: many use firewalls to reduce the risk of malware, and some enforce restrictions aimed at employee productivity. Personal mobile hotspots may provide a "back door" by which employees can circumvent these precautions.<sup id="cite_ref-46" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-46"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>46<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Recall_information">Recall information</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MiFi&action=edit&section=12" title="Edit section: Recall information"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In May 2010, the MiFi 2372 was recalled in Canada by <a href="/wiki/Bell_Mobility" title="Bell Mobility">Bell Mobility</a> and <a href="/wiki/Rogers_Communications" title="Rogers Communications">Rogers Communications</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-47" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-47"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>47<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In two documented cases, the difficulty of opening the MiFi battery compartment had caused customers to use levels of force that caused physical damage to the batteries, which then overheated. Novatel replaced the recalled units with ones that have an easier-to-open battery compartment. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Radio_interference_at_trade_shows">Radio interference at trade shows</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MiFi&action=edit&section=13" title="Edit section: Radio interference at trade shows"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>At two major <a href="/wiki/Trade_show" title="Trade show">trade shows</a> in 2010 — <a href="/wiki/Google" title="Google">Google</a>'s first public demo of <a href="/wiki/Google_TV_(operating_system)" title="Google TV (operating system)">Google TV</a> and the <a href="/wiki/IPhone_4" title="IPhone 4">iPhone 4</a> demonstrations at the 2010 <a href="/wiki/Apple_Worldwide_Developers_Conference" class="mw-redirect" title="Apple Worldwide Developers Conference">Apple Worldwide Developers Conference</a> — keynote presentations using available Wi-Fi connectivity were disrupted by network unreliability. The problem was traced to massive <a href="/wiki/Radio_interference" class="mw-redirect" title="Radio interference">radio interference</a>, caused by the popularity of MiFi and similar devices for "<a href="/wiki/Liveblogging" title="Liveblogging">liveblogging</a>" from the trade show floor. Apple <a href="/wiki/CEO" class="mw-redirect" title="CEO">CEO</a> <a href="/wiki/Steve_Jobs" title="Steve Jobs">Steve Jobs</a> said that 570 different Wi-Fi networks ("several hundred" being MiFi's<sup id="cite_ref-48" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-48"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>48<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>) had been operating simultaneously in the <a href="/wiki/Apple_Inc." title="Apple Inc.">Apple</a> exhibit hall.<sup id="cite_ref-49" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-49"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>49<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-50" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-50"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>50<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="See_also">See also</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MiFi&action=edit&section=14" title="Edit section: See 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