MiFi devices are Portal WiFi Routers to share internet connection from 3G/GPRS/EDGE/CDMA/EV-DO and other mobile internet/broadband technologies.
Scenario
In Addition to the Broadband Internet Connection at Home and the GPRS/EDGE/3G connection in the mobile phone, People also have a 3rd requirement for Mobile Internet Access from Laptops/Tablets. There is a need for Internet Access Device for Internet Access from Laptops and Tablets during travel. Internet Tethering from the Mobile Phone(3G/EV-DO) is an obvious option, but it is practically impossible because it trades-off a very valuable resource during your travel which is battery life(which is required for making Phone Calls). Hence 3G USB Data Cards have became a new line of devices for Internet On the GO. Every Telecom Operator in India has a 3G datacard in their product line.USB Data Cards are not solving the problem rite !!
The 3rd required Personal Internet Device is the USB Data Card today and it is not the right 3rd device in many ways.
- USB itself is a problem: This device is to access Internet away from Home and Office in Laptop/Tablet/iPod & other Internet Devices(sometimes). The existing 3G data cards that are sold by the Operator connects to the device via the USB port. USB ports are a commodity interface only in laptops. Tablet computers, iPods, Portable Gaming Consoles, etc only do have WiFi as a commodity interface.
- Does not support more than a Device at a time: The USB data cards provides out of the box internet access only to the device to which it is connected to. Today there is necessity for Internet access from multiple devices at the same time and sometimes even multiple people(eg: In-Car Internet).
- Tied to a single Operator: The devices that the operators sell are mostly tied to a single operator. Indians are used to Unlocked mobile Phones and we always appreciate a device that supports all operators(like the mobile phones).
- WiFi: This is the most common interface for Internet access in laptops/tablets/iPod/Portable Gaming Console/Mobile Phones(sometimes).
- Multiple Devices at a time: It has out of the box support for multiple devices.
Olive Telecom is the cheapest available in India INR 3500
MicroMax sells one at INR 4900
Operators also sell directly
Reliance INR 8000
Vodafone INR 5500
Airtel is one of the best service provider of India and its technically more advanced than other providers.Its network coverage is wider than others. Whether we are abroad for business or on holiday, with the Airtel Usb data card for laptops in your wallet we can stay in touch with family or contact our loved ones.
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