Virgin Mobile's first 4G LTE broadband device now available
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WARREN, N.J. & SAN JOSE, Calif. -- (Business Wire)
Virgin
Mobile USA and NETGEAR® Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR) (www.netgear.com)
announced today the availability of the NETGEAR MingleTM mobile
hotspot, Virgin Mobile’s first 4G LTE broadband device on its
Broadband2Go portfolio. Priced at $99.99, NETGEAR Mingle is the
industry’s first Sprint SparkTM-enabled tri-band device
designed for no-contract1 customers in the United States.
Virgin Mobile adds NETGEAR Mingle Mobile Hotspot with no-contract. (Photo: Business Wire)
There are an increasing number of people who want Wi-Fi-only devices so
they can stay connected while on the go, and the ultra-portable NETGEAR
Mingle mobile hotspot is the ideal solution for customers who want to
access multiple devices and connect seamlessly. Mingle accommodates up
to 10 wireless devices simultaneously, including notebooks, tablets,
digital cameras, smartphones and MP3 players. Additional features
include dual-mode 3G/4G LTE (where available), a powerful 1,800mAh
battery that lasts for up to 12.5 hours of active time2,
secure access with password protection, and a 1.77-inch LCD display
screen. With Mingle, customers can buy less expensive Wi-Fi-only tablets
and other devices and have always-on Internet connectivity when needed
from a single account.
“With long-range outdoor/indoor Wi-Fi and fast 4G LTE speeds, customers
are able to surf and download quickly on Mingle when they’re out and
about,” said Angela Rittgers, vice president-Marketing, Virgin Mobile
USA. “The lightweight and sleek design, along with flexible daily and
monthly payment options, makes this the perfect mobile solution to fuel
customers’ on-the-go lifestyles.”
Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go offers no-contract mobile broadband plans
with diversified price points and data allotments to satisfy consumers’
varying usage needs, with no commitment and starting at just $5 a day
for 250MB. For those who need a little more data, Broadband2Go also
offers 1.5GB monthly access for $25 or 6GB per month for $55.3
Accessories available for the NETGEAR Mingle mobile hotspot
- Desktop charging cradle: Designed to enhance the capabilities
of NETGEAR Mingle, the cradle conveniently charges the device and
improves the signal by up to 10dB. Its integrated MIMO (multiple-input
and multiple-out) antennas allow users to experience significant
improvement in speeds, coverage and signal both indoors and in fringe
areas. For more information on the desktop charging cradle, please
visit http://www.netgear.com/service-providers/products/mobile/mobile-hotspots/77xs-cradle.aspx.
- NETGEAR AirCard app: A free app that enables the end-user to
conveniently manage the NETGEAR Mingle mobile hotspot status,
connection and settings from an iOS or Android™ smartphone or tablet.
Available for download on Apple iTunes®, Google Play™, and
Amazon Appstore.
Sprint, Virgin Mobile USA’s parent company, continues to expand its
Sprint Spark service, bringing the total number of markets available to
18: Austin, Texas; Baltimore; Chicago; Dallas; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.;
Fort Worth, Texas; Houston; Jacksonville, Fla.; Kansas City, Kan./Mo.;
Los Angeles; Miami; New York; Philadelphia; Provo, Utah; Salt Lake City;
San Antonio, Texas; Tampa, Fla; and Trenton, N.J. When not in a Sprint
Spark LTE market, Mingle will automatically provide 3G high-speed
service to customers. NETGEAR Mingle mobile hotspot is now available
online and at participating retailers. For more information, visit http://www.virginmobileusa.com.
About Virgin Mobile USA
Virgin Mobile USA offers millions of customers control, flexibility and
connectivity through Virgin Mobile's Beyond
Talk™ No-Contract plans with unlimited 3G data, and available 4G
data speeds for mobile phone service, including Android™-powered
smartphones and for prepaid Broadband2Go high-speed
Web access on the Nationwide Sprint Network. Virgin Mobile Beyond Talk
monthly unlimited data plans, which start at $35, are ideal for those
smartphone users hungry for the most connectivity and the least amount
of voice minutes. Virgin Mobile-branded devices are available at more
than 40,000 retail stores, including Best Buy, RadioShack, Target and
Walmart, Top-Up cards are available at approximately 150,000 locations
nationwide. Experience Virgin Mobile on the Web at Facebook, Twitter, You
Tube, and purchase Virgin Mobile USA products at www.virginmobileusa.com.
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About NETGEAR Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers
innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For
consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy to
use home networking, storage and digital media products to connect
people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses,
NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the
cost and complexity of big IT. The company also supplies to top service
providers retail-proven, mobile broadband solutions for their customers
on the go. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven
technologies, such as wireless, Ethernet and Powerline, with a focus on
reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately
50,000 retail locations worldwide and through approximately 39,000
value-added resellers. The company's headquarters is in San Jose,
Calif., with additional offices in more than 25 countries. NETGEAR is an
ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at www.NETGEAR.com
or by calling 408-907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at twitter.com/NETGEAR
and www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995 for NETGEAR Inc.: This press release contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements
concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance
characteristics, specifications, reliability, market acceptance, market
growth, specific uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR's
products and technology are forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's
current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties,
including, without limitation, the following: the actual price,
performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the
price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product
performance may be adversely affected by real world operating
conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause
permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may
develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in
NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its
products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products;
and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further
information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its
business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to
release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements
contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date
hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
©2014 NETGEAR Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Mingle are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc. and/or its
subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand
names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective holder(s). Information is subject to
change without notice. All rights reserved.
1 Service is subject to Virgin Mobile’s Terms of Service and
other materials provided at time of activation
2 Active time may vary depending on how many devices are
connected at one time and how much content is being transmitted
3 Plans include 3G/4G high-speed data plan allotments. Data
network access ends when the applicable plan cycle ends, or when total
3G/4G allotment reached, whichever comes first. Data usage measured by
device's total combined data use on Sprint's 3G/4G networks. 4G LTE
where available—see virginmobileusa.com for coverage.
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Contacts:
Virgin Mobile USA
Lorena Pino, 908-660-0330
lorena.pino@virginmobileusa.com
or
Weber
Shandwick for NETGEAR
Jocelyn Shaw, 415-262-5904
jshaw2@webershandwick.com
Source: Virgin Mobile USA and NETGEAR Inc.
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