Verizon MiFi – Looking Good for Mobile Pro

by Xavier on May 18, 2009

Rob Bushway blogged about his first day with the Verizon MiFi router today at GottaBeMobile. The combo 3G card/WiFi router looks like it fits the bill for Rob’s highly-mobile lifestyle. The MiFi seems like the perfect device for Rob, who uses a variety of mobile devices and always has a kid (or four) in tow. The MiFi router can be used to provide mobile broadband to up to five devices at a time.

I’m very happy with my Compass 597 USB card, which I often plug into my Cradlepoint router, but I’m strongly considering picking up a MiFi after reading Rob’s initial review. One thing I like about the MiFi is that it can be charged via any computer’s USB port. The Cradlepoint router I have needs to be plugged into a power outlet or a car charger.

As you can see in the picture to the right, Rob’s using the Verizon MiFi router to create a mobile hotspot in his vehicle, which should help him get more value out of his 3G subscription.

Tags: 3G, MiFi, Verizon

Comments

Jesse Murphy

Very nice piece on Novatel’s MiFi, sounds like Rob is enjoying it! It is great to see other companies breaking into the mobile broadband market, there’s a lot of potential left to explore. More companies pushing the industry will help make it a widely recognized connectivity tool. CradlePoint Technology has been heading-up the market and perfecting their products for several years now. Their WiPipe technology and freedom to choose any provider really saves money and enables users to access higher speed browsing, utilize a longer signal range (150’ plus), provide access to even more people and do it all with guaranteed security. Might be worth checking out if your looking for a more controlled way to stay connected.