Novatel Wireless Announces Ovation MC935D USB Data Modem

LAS VEGAS, Mar 31, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Novatel Wireless Inc. (Nasdaq:NVTL), a leading provider of wireless broadband solutions, today announced the Ovation MC935D USB Modem, a compact HSPA mobile broadband device designed to provide consumers and enterprise users with reliable and secure broadband access.

Optimized for HSPA networks in Europe with single-band 2100Mhz operation, the Ovation MC935D provides peak download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps and peak upload speeds of 5.76 Mbps. With a sleek, stylish design and an extremely streamlined form factor (only 10mm thick), the MC935D fits comfortably in any pocket, enabling the user to securely surf the Web, check email and remain connected to friends, family and coworkers while on the go.

"The MC935D was developed specifically to provide an optimal connectivity solution for European mobile broadband subscribers," said Peter Leparulo, Chairman and CEO of Novatel Wireless. "Whether in London, Paris, Milan or anywhere else on the continent, the Ovation MC935D provides the high speed Internet access and reliability that enterprise and consumer users require."

Featuring Mobilink 3 Connection Manager Software preinstalled on the modem's on-board memory, the MC935D is ready to plug-and-play. With support for single-band HSUPA/HSDPA as well as quad-band EDGE/GPRS for global roaming, and an integrated broadband antenna, the MC935D offers exceptional performance even in crowded and highly mobile environments or when traveling outside of Europe. The MC935D also ships with Novatel Wireless' proprietary NovaSpeed broadband accelerator preinstalled which can substantially enhance performance when sending and receiving data simultaneously.

The Ovation MC935D will be available Q2 of 2009.

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 WCDMA (HSPA & UMTS), CDMA and GSM technologies. Novatel Wireless' USB modems, embedded modules, Intelligent Mobile Hotspot products and software 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) 2009 Novatel Wireless. All rights reserved. The Novatel Wireless name, logo, Ovation, Mobilink and NovaSpeed are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

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