CAT Launches Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot in Thailand

SAN DIEGO and BANGKOK, Feb 11, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVTL), a provider of wireless broadband access solutions, today announced that CAT, the only CDMA operator in Thailand, is launching the Novatel Wireless' MiFi(TM) 2220 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot.

The MiFi platform represents the industry's first Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, a new category of mobile broadband that lets users put their world of content, services and connectivity in their pocket. Unlike existing router solutions that require an external broadband modem and serve only to provide connectivity, the MiFi platform creates a personal cloud of high-speed Internet connectivity that can be easily shared between multiple users and up to five Wi-Fi devices such as laptops, cameras, gaming devices and multimedia players. For its innovative design and engineering, the MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot was awarded the "Best of Innovations" award winner in the "Enabling Technologies" category at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2010 in Las Vegas, among many other awards.

"As the only CDMA operator in Thailand, CAT has the established customer base and expertise to meet increasing demand for innovative and easy to use mobile connectivity solutions for both business and casual use," said Rob Hadley, CMO, Novatel Wireless. "With the MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot 2200, CAT is providing its customers with unrivaled high speed Internet access for their wireless devices virtually anywhere they want to go."

"CAT is dedicated to delivering the industry's most cutting edge solutions to users across Thailand," said Mr. Preecha Chindamai, Senior Executive Vice President, CAT. "We are delighted to be the first operator in Asia to deliver the unprecedented functionality and access of Novatel's MiFi 2200."

The MiFi 2200 device will be available through CAT at the beginning of February 2010.

More info is available via CAT contact center 1322 or www.catcdma.com

ABOUT CAT TELECOM

CAT Telecom Public Company Limited (CAT) is a leading telecommunications provider in Thailand. CAT operates and delivers a wide range of service based on advanced technology and world-class network infrastructure to customers domestically, internationally and overseas. Its services include international telephone service, data communications service, internet services, E-Business services, and CDMA mobile phone services. With its CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. A infrastructure, CAT has the most extensive 3G coverage in Thailand.

ABOUT NOVATEL WIRELESS

Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of innovative wireless broadband access solutions based on 3G and 4G wireless technologies. Novatel Wireless' Intelligent Mobile Hotspot products, software, USB modems and embedded modules enable high-speed wireless Internet access on leading wireless data networks. The Company delivers specialized wireless solutions to carriers, distributors, OEMs and vertical markets worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL. For more information please visit www.novatelwireless.com. (NVTLG)

This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended to date. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained herein. These factors include risks relating to technological changes, new product introductions, continued acceptance of Novatel Wireless' products and dependence on intellectual property rights. These factors, as well as other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, are discussed in more detail in Novatel Wireless' filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at www.sec.gov) and other regulatory agencies.

(C) 2010 Novatel Wireless. All rights reserved. The Novatel Wireless name, logo and MiFi are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

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