Xoom owners might still be looking ahead to an LTE upgrade , nevertheless it does appear to be 4G netbooks and tablets may be hitting Verizon’s network pretty soon. The carrier, known for its stringent testing standards, has cleared Novatel Wireless’ E362 module to run on its network, paving the way in which for devices with embedded 4G radios. Besides LTE, the module is compa http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/20/4g-netbook-onslaught-imminent-as-verizon-clears-novatel-lte-radi/ tible with CDMA and HSPA+ / UMTS technology — a security net for folk outside the 55 markets ( soon to be 147 ) where Verizon is serving up 4G service. Okay, so and not using a word on pricing or product launches, an onslaught isn’t exactly imminent, but if it happens we’ll try to not say “told you so.”
Novatel Wireless Embedded LTE Module First to Receive Certification for Commercial Use on Verizon Wireless 4G Network
SAN DIEGO, May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Novatel Wireless (NASDAQ: NVTL), a number one provider of wireless broadband solutions, today announced that it has received technical popularity of its Expedite E362 4G LTE embedded module to run at the Verizon Wireless LTE network.
Novatel Wireless is the primary provider to have an embedded LTE solution commercially available and compatible with the Verizon Wireless network. Novatel Wireless embedded modules portfolio provides innovative solutions to integrate high-speed data connectivity into notebooks, netbooks, tablets and other portable entertainment devices.
“We’re proud to cross this milestone with our leading next-generation 4G LTE embedded module,” says Rob Hadley, CMO of Novatel Wireless. “To fulfill consumers’ want to be connected anywhere, anytime, we’re actively engaged in integrating our 4G embedded modules into platform launches with numerous devices and notebook manufacturers as they roll-out next-generation enabled mobile broadband devices.”
Developing at the proven performance of the Expedite product line, Novatel Wireless’ Expedite E362 LTE embedded module is optimized for power efficiency, thermal performance and weight. Additional key features include Novatel Wireless’ proven Connection Manager – Mobilink 3 – supporting Windows 7, Vista and XPas well as software support for OEM tablet and notebook integration with both Windows drivers and Android RIL (from Froyo to Honeycomb).The Expedite E362 is able to multimode support for LTE and backward compatibility to existing 2G and 3G GSM and CDMA networks.
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