Novatel MiFi: Cool Device for Remote Events

Bell Canada is about to launch the Novatel MiFi 2372, a combination device that includes high speed wireless broadband on the HSPA network plus a wifi router plus an SD slot. For people who work collaborative events or conferences this is quite the all-in-wonder package. Internet service at conference centres can be really expensive or really shoddy. Being able to travel with small, reliable, reasonably priced gear is quite the boon. Of course the consistency and reliability of a wireless device can leave lots to be desired so while the MiFi might look good in theory, interference and network stability might make it less than awesome. And of course lots of conferences are in bunker like structures so the cell service is weak anyway. I’m looking forward to trying it and getting reviews of real world performance.