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3 to launch ‘Mifi’ wireless router by Christmas

Mobile operator 3 has announced it is bringing a wireless router to market called the 'Mifi'.

By Jennifer Scott, 6 Aug 2009 at 11:27

A wireless router will be released later in the year by the mobile company 3.

The device, known as “Mifi,” is about the same size as a phone and battery-powered, removing the need for plugs and wires.

It can become your own personal Wi-Fi hotspot, providing wireless connections for multiple devices - as long as you are connected through 3’s 3G coverage of course.

“There are millions of Wi-Fi devices out there, but they can only be used in fixed locations,” Marc Allera, sales and marketing director at 3 UK, said in a statement.

“Consumer demand for easy and affordable internet access on the go is growing fast and we’re responding to that by announcing the UK’s first wireless modem.”

Set up is simple as no software is required, just an eight digit network key that will need to be put in once for new devices.

The official launch is scheduled for before Christmas and prices will be confirmed closer to the date.

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Disappointed

3 should concentrate on improving their phone service. For example following Vodafones lead in giving users in poor reception areas a femtocell so that they could use their phones to make calls!

By timpars on Friday Aug 7

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