Verizon recently announced the release of their MiFi 2200 portable router with 802.11 b/g and EV-DO Rev. A.  This awesome little device can connect up to five different WiFi devices at once to Verizon’s 3G connection. This means that anywhere you can get service with a Verizon phone, you can connect computers, smartphones, capable MP3 players, etc. to the internet. This allows you to remain mobile and connected at the same time, but you are going to have to pay for it. You can pay for a 24-hour pass for $15, $40 per month for 250MB, or $60 per month for 5GB. In addition, the unit  itself costs around $100 after the rebate.

With the release of their mobile hotspot, Verizon is furthering their control of the mobile market and increasing our access to the internet wherever and whenever. But with a battery life of 4 hours during use and 40 hours in standby mode, you might want to find an alternative if you need time to accomplish many tasks. Although the price and the battery life are not optimal, the Verizon MiFi 2200 defies logic by keeping us connected while we are unconnected…..wait….what?

 

Tags: 3G, hotspot, mifi, mobile, mobile hotspot, portable wifi, Router, Verizon

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