Novatel Wireless and Verizon Wireless today announced the commercial availability of the V740 ExpressCard. The world's first ExpressCard to operate on Verizon Wireless' faster wireless broadband network, based on Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A) technology, the V740 offers advanced data speeds and connectivity, lower latency and quick, reliable access to important information.

The V740 ExpressCard provides Verizon Wireless customers with access to Verizon Wireless’ flagship business data service, BroadbandAccess, which runs faster and more efficiently on Rev. A technology. Customers in Rev. A coverage areas can take advantage of upload speeds that are eight to nine times faster than that of Verizon Wireless’ existing wireless broadband network. 

The V740 ExpressCard’s small and light form factor is designed for use in mobile computing notebooks that support the ExpressCard 34 and/or 54 interface, as well as USB 2.0, and easily functions with Windows® (2000, XP, Vista) and Mac (10.4.8 or higher). The intuitive user interface, via Verizon Wireless’ VZAccess Manager software, is simple to install and allows for convenient navigation through the card’s vast feature suite, in addition to allowing easy access to remote access connections and business applications. 

The V740 ExpressCard is available today for $179.99 with a new two-year customer agreement or $229.99 with a new one-year customer agreement online and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores.