Virgin Mobile USA to launch Nationwide Prepaid MiFi Intelligent MobileHotspot

Virgin Mobile USA has announced the addition of MiFi 2200 to its Broadband2Go portfolio, offering customers the industry’s first prepaid Intelligent Mobile Hotspot. This new device allows those using any Wi-Fi enabled device to connect to 3G, prepaid wireless Internet service without an annual contract, monthly subscription or activation fee.

Virgin Mobile is launching the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot for $149.99 (excluding taxes). Operating on the nationwide Sprint 3G network, the Virgin Mobile MiFi 2200 will be available beginning today at Best Buy and RadioShack and online at BestBuy.com, Walmart.com and VirginMobileUSA.com.

The activation of the Broadband2Go service and the MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot is simple, and there are no activation fees. Megabytes can be added as often as needed with credit/debit cards or Virgin Mobile and Broadband2Go Top-Up cards, and customers can easily monitor data usage with the near real-time usage meter located on the “My Account Page” at virginmobileusa.com after log-in. Broadband2Go plans range from $10 (data expires after 10 days) and $20 to $60 (data expires after 30 days), with the $60 plan offering 5GB.