Novatel MiFi 4620L Jetpack 4G Mobile Hotspot (Verizon Wireless)

by Verizon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 0.5 x 3.8 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B007P54I0G
• Item model number: MiFi Jetpack
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

Product Description

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Fast, always-on Internet wherever you roam

With the Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi 4620L by Novatel Wireless, access blazing fast 4G LTE and 3G mobile broadband worldwide and share your connection with up to ten Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously. MiFi 4620L is the next generation in the Novatel Wireless MiFi intelligent mobile hotspot portfolio for Verizon Wireless, built on award-winning innovation and design, proven performance and industry leading user experience. With this 4G LTE MiFi intelligent mobile hotspot, enjoy fast Internet access whenever, wherever you go. MiFi 4620L is backward compatible with high speed DC HSPA+, HSPA+, WCDMA, EDGE and GPRS technologies to keep you connected. The compact MiFi 4620L is perfect for on-the-go connectivity and won’t weigh you down.

And with samhe power of Verizon 4G LTE, your connection is faster than ever. You can download 20 photos in a minute or a song in just four seconds--10 times faster than downloading over a 3G network. You can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage areas. In markets not currently served by Verizon 4G LTE, the MiFi 4620L will connect with Verizon Wireless' 3G network.

With the interactive OLED display screen, easily scroll to view battery life, check signal strength, check the number of connected devices, read text messages, view network details, access your password, and more. MiFi 4620L is the first product to support GPS over Wi-Fi, enabling applications to access streaming GPS (NMEA). Stream GPS location services while on the move to up to 10 devices at once, no cables required.

Connect up to 10 Devices Securely

Create your own personal Wi-Fi cloud and share high speed 4G and 3G Internet connectivity with up to ten devices—notebooks, tablets, e-readers, gaming consoles and more. The MiFi 4620L supports the latest security protocols required by some of the strictest corporate VPNs, including VPN Pass-through and NAT Firewall.

Specifications

• Connects with up to 10 Wi–Fi enabled devices
• Wi-Fi networking (802.11 b/g/n)
• GPS over Wi-Fi
• Windows XP(SP3), Vista (SP2), 7, Mac OS X 10.5 or higher, Linux
• Dimensions: 3.74" x 2.36" x 0.53"
• Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Battery: up to 5 hours of standard battery and up to 8 hours of optional extended battery

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Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network allows you to download photos, apps, and games in seconds and entire movies in minutes. LTE (or Long Term Evolution provides significantly increased upload and download speeds over 3G networks, as well as significantly reduced latency (or lag time). Verizon Wireless expects 4G LTE average data rates to be 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments.

With these blazing fast speeds, you'll be able to stream HD movies without the annoyance of constant pauses to buffer the video stream--as well as quickly download HD-quality movies right to your phone in minutes. Additionally, you'll be able to download a new song file in about 4 seconds or upload a photo to your favorite social networking site in about 6 seconds.

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE mobile broadband network will also redefine the mobile office for business users. Business applications that used to require wired networks will be untethered forever, allowing you maximized productivity and efficiency while you're out of the confines of your office. Enhanced security lets you tap into most VPN networks with less waiting, and faster responsiveness enables you to upload 10 MB presentations back to your team in less than 25 seconds.

In areas serviced only by 3G, you can expect download speeds of 600 Kbps to 1.4 Mbps and upload speeds of 500 to 800 Kbps in Mobile Broadband coverage area.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

379 of 380 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Nervously purchased this, but really glad I did - worthy successor to MiFi 2200 May 18, 2012

By KCinDC76

I owned the Novatel MiFi 2200 Mobile Wi-Fi Modem (Verizon Wireless) for more than 2 years. After my contract ended, I kept using it because it worked so darn well. Working well for me means that when I turn it on it connects to both the Verizon network as well as my connected devices every time, all over the Washington DC area, and other parts of the country when I traveled. The 2200 did this, consistently.

About a year ago, I started looking at a replacement for the 2200. I didn't like what I saw. The reviews were alarming. Yes, some of these newer devices were supposedly faster at "4G," but some of the reviews of the newer models said they were unreliable, in that they didn't consistently work well. For me, there was no point in upgrading the device to a faster speed if it didn't work all the time.

I am really glad I waited. I've had this device, the 4620L Jetpack, for almost 2 months now. It has worked every time I have turned it on. The connections are really quick. And, the speed at 4G is fantastic.

One caveat: the plan I had under 3G with the 2200 was no longer offered by Verizon, and the cheapest plan for the 4620L is $15 more a month, with a higher monthly data use allowance. I don't use any more data than I did before, so I am effectively paying more each month, but at the higher speeds it is worth it for me.

In sum, if you are upgrading you will like the faster speeds. If you are new to the MiFi product line, you will appreciate that it works as described.

****UPDATE, July 2, 2012****
As you may know, the Washington, DC area just got through a very bad storm and many people have been without power for days. I myself lost power for 2 days. During this time, neither my Cable company's internet service worked, and nor did the data service for my iPhone, provided by the major competitor to Verizon. The Verizon Jetpack, on the other hand, worked consistently during this time allowing me to stay connected to the internet to check on the status of power restoration, as well as do other critical things.

The battery life of the Jetpack was impressive, but it certainly did not last the entire time my power was out. So, in addition to charging the Jetpack while driving, I used the Brunton Inspire Portable Power to keep it charged.

****UPDATE, Dec 5, 2012****
Since I have purchased this, I have had a chance to use other "hotspots." For exmaple, I purchased another brand for my mother to use in her assisted living facility. One thing that sets this product, the Novatel MiFi, apart is its smaller size. Its not apparant when shopping for them, but some other models are really quite large. The nice thing about the Novatel MiFi is that it is small and light weight, so you can slip it in your pocket and not really notice its there. By comparison, the model I got for my mother (offered by a different provider) is large and heavy.

Also, just thought I would mention that this Novatel MiFi is still going strong. One of the nice things is that every couple months Verizon sends a firmware update, so I know that are actively supporting it.

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Say goodby to your netgear! June 7, 2012

By Lionel

After years of fighting with delays with my old Internet link, which happened to be a Netgear system, I finally step up BIG TIME to the Jetpack Mifi and OMG what a blazing change! Literally mind blowing. I understand my netgear response time had a lot to do with my providers capabilities too (century link) But guess what, I said goodbye to them as well! All cell phone and Mifi household here and loving it. This Mifi has apps where you can check on your data usage, the little box has a lot of features. The only drawback is the size (smaller than a deck of cards), have to keep an eye on it for sure. Someone needs to create a "find my Mifi" ap just in case. It's early, but so far I'm loving it!

67 of 74 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 4G LTE Cellular Wi-Fi Modem April 20, 2012

By William

This Verizon cellular modem is compact and half the size of my previous modem. It connects to Verizon's 4G LTE network instantly and maintains a strong signal (At least in the Houston TX area so far). CNET also reviewed this modem and gave it their Editor's Choice award as the best cellular modem to-date.