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Best Buy Launches Two New Mobile Broadband Devices

by jessica on Thu, 2011-06-16 12:04


3G MiFi Mobile Hotspot

Best Buy just launched two new mobile broadband devices, the 3G MiFi Mobile Hotspot (MiFi RF-MFH2) and USB Broadband Device (RF-BCD2) for Best Buy Connect subscribers.

The new Best Buy Connect devices are manufactured by Novatel Wireless and are Rocketfish branded (Best Buy's private label). The 3G MiFi Mobile Hotspot provides high speed internet access on-the-go for up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices such as PCs, cameras, digital media players, tablets and gaming consoles. The 3G MiFi Mobile Hotspot offers up to four hours of use on a single charge and is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. It will sell for $119.99.

The USB Broadband Device (RF-BCD2) is an EV-DO Rev A modem. The device's integrated microSD slot holds up to 32 GB of files, photos or videos on a hot-swappable, removable microSD storage card. At just over two inches long and weighing less than an ounce, the device is designed to work with any laptop, tablet PC or desktop running Windows or Mac operating systems and equipped with a USB port. It has an MSRP of $79.99. Read more

Best Buy Connect Launches 4G Mobile Broadband Service Via Clearwire

4G mobile broadband connectivity delivers high-speed internet on-the-go on more than 20 computing devices sold at Best Buy

March 28, 2011 – Best Buy ConnectSM, Best Buy’s mobile broadband service for computing, today announced the arrival of 4G mobile broadband connectivity service on an expanded selection of computing devices sold at Best Buy stores nationally. The 4G service provides consumers with high-speed internet access on-the-go, with service activation, billing, hardware and connection support from Best Buy.

"We’re finding that customers increasingly want choice in service providers for mobile broadband," said Jed Stillman, vice president of Best Buy Connect. "Best Buy Connect is an end-to-end option that gives them the freedom to connect virtually, whenever or wherever, and the convenience of one point of contact – Best Buy – for selection and service."Read more

Best Buy to Offer 4G Mobile Broadband via Clearwire in 2011

by jessica on Sat, 2010-07-31 05:00


Best Buy Connect logo

Best Buy announced that beginning in 2011 they will begin using Clearwire's 4G mobile network under the Best Buy Connect service. This will be the first 4G option offered by Best Buy Connect.

"Our strategic wholesale agreement with Clearwire will enable Best Buy Connect to leverage the Clearwire 4G network’s speed and bandwidth to deliver compelling new mobile broadband experiences for our customers," said Jed Stillman, vice president of Best Buy Connect. "This agreement paves the way to providing one-stop shopping and support for mobile broadband as more people become more connected across all kinds of devices. We believe consumers will appreciate the added advantage of relying on Best Buy Connect for both 3G and 4G mobile broadband services beginning next year."

Additional details can be found at www.bestbuy.com/bestbuyconnect.

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