Novatel Wireless Announces Ovation MC995D USB Modem

SAN DIEGO, Feb 11, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Novatel Wireless, Inc., (Nasdaq:NVTL), a leading provider of wireless broadband solutions, today announced the Ovation MC995D high performance USB modem. This high-speed USB data modem is designed to provide consumers and enterprise users with reliable and secure Internet access over the world's leading HSPA cellular data networks.

Optimized for Europe, the MC995D is a global modem that provides download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5.76 Mbps, with multiple frequency band operation on HSPA, EDGE and GPRS networks. Featuring an extremely streamlined form factor and a proprietary locking swivel design to meet FCC SAR requirements, the modem enables users to download multimedia content, securely check email and remain connected to family and coworkers.

"The MC995D was designed with the needs of today's mobile professionals in mind," said Peter Leparulo, Chairman and CEO of Novatel Wireless. "With a slim, attractive design and worldwide connectivity through a variety of top tier carriers, this device delivers market leading flexibility, functionality, performance and style."

The MC995D includes an auto-install connection manager to provide quick, easy setup with support for Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems. With up to 32GB of removable memory storage via MicroSD, the MC995D is the ideal solution for mobile professionals demanding secure, reliable worldwide connectivity.

The MC995D will be available in the second quarter of 2009.

ABOUT NOVATEL WIRELESS

Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of innovative wireless broadband access solutions based on 3G and 4G WCDMA (HSPA & UMTS), CDMA and GSM technologies. Novatel Wireless' USB modems, embedded modules, Intelligent Mobile Hotspot products and software enable high-speed wireless Internet access on leading wireless data networks. The Company delivers specialized wireless solutions to carriers, distributors, OEMs and vertical markets worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL. For more information please visit www.novatelwireless.com. (NVTLG)

This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended to date. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained herein. These factors include risks relating to technological changes, new product introductions, continued acceptance of Novatel Wireless' products and dependence on intellectual property rights. These factors, as well as other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, are discussed in more detail in Novatel Wireless' filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at www.sec.gov) and other regulatory agencies.

(C) 2009 Novatel Wireless. All rights reserved. The Novatel Wireless name, logo and Ovation are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE: Novatel Wireless, Inc.

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