CradlePoint, Inc., announced today the availability of the PHS300 — a pocket-size, battery powered,
Personal Hotspot (PHS). The PHS300 creates a fully portable Wi-Fi Hotspot from broadband-enabled cellular phones and modems.
PHS300 irequires no special software to enable easy broadband access via WiFi on PC’s, PDA’s, MP3 players, game devices, etc. Similar in function to a home router, when combined with a 3G USB
Cellular modem or 3G handset, the PHS automatically generates a secure,
personal hotspot that follows subscribers wherever they go within coverage
of their mobile broadband network.
With the PHS300, customers can:
Get Broadband speeds over WiFi anywhere within their Cellular coverage
Connect from any WiFi capable device.
Set up an open or secure network in any fixed or mobile location
Share their Mobile Broadband account access with friends and colleagues
The PHS is available at an MSRP of $179 and comes with an AC adapter and user-replaceable Li Ion battery.
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“With the PHS300, shared Internet access is simple and available at
higher speeds with virtually unlimited coverage”, said Gary Oliverio, VP
Marketing and Co-Founder of CradlePoint, Inc. “Plugging a phone or modem
into the PHS creates an instant hotspot for consumers and enterprises that
is flexible, reliable and secure.”
CradlePoint’s patent pending WiPipe(TM) technology also incorporates
features that position WiFi as an acceptable and scalable business
proposition for wireless carriers by extending their network reach to an
ever-expanding list of WiFi enabled business and consumer devices.
Starting today, the Personal Hotspot will be available with support for
a number of USB Modems from Sierra Wireless, Novatel Wireless, and Franklin
Wireless. Data plans on these modems are available from Sprint and Verizon.
In addition, select Cellular phones, PDA, and Blackberry devices can also
be linked to the PHS300 to provide instant Internet access, provided that a
‘Tethered Data’ or ‘Phone-as-Modem’ data plan is activated. Announcements
for compatibility with other devices and carriers are forthcoming. The PHS
is available at an MSRP of $179 and comes with an AC adapter and
user-replaceable Li Ion battery.
Customers can visit http://www.cradlepoint.com for more information
about device compatibility and where to purchase.
About CradlePoint
CradlePoint engineers and manufactures docking cradles, cellular
routers, and software platforms that facilitate secure mobile computing in
the Web 2.0 world. From docking cradles for use with handheld terminals to
sophisticated mobile enterprise routers, the company leverages telephony,
Ethernet, and mobile broadband to make Internet access portable, simple,
and robust. CradlePoint’s unique WiPipe(TM) technology provides access and
traffic management to improve the security and quality of the online mobile
experience and to support new revenue streams for network providers.
CradlePoint is a privately held company with headquarters in Boise, Idaho.