Novatel Wireless Launches Expedite E760 Embedded Module

SAN DIEGO & LAS VEGAS, Jan 06, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Novatel Wireless, Inc., (Nasdaq: NVTL) a leading provider of wireless mobility solutions, today announced the evolution of its Expedite embedded product line with the introduction of the E760 Mini-Card Module, providing OEMs and laptop manufacturers with an ideal solution to integrate high-speed 3G wireless functionality into their product lines.

Building on the robust qualities of the current Expedite product line, the E760 features improved power efficiency with decreased weight and cost. Optimized for North America, features 3G CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and 1xRTT technologies to provide data speeds up to 3.1 Mbps, faster than many wired broadband services. With dynamic switching between networks and high efficiency compact design, customers can rely on uninterrupted service to stay connected to clients, colleagues and family virtually anytime, anywhere.

E760 is also capable of running the proprietary NovaSpeed software for those carriers who choose to offer it. NovaSpeed software is designed to enhance the speed and performance of Novatel Wireless products through the use of an industry-first network traffic prioritization protocol.

"Novatel Wireless has established itself as a leader in the wireless industry by continuously meeting the needs of our customers and partners," said Peter Leparulo, chairman and CEO of Novatel Wireless. "Our new module offers consistent coverage, enhanced application support and industry leading design and speed. In addition, the E760 module is specially developed to be easy for OEMS to integrate into existing product lines, enabling them to significantly reduce their time to market."

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, Expedite and NovaSpeed are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE: Novatel Wireless, Inc.

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