Sprint announced plans to bring a WiFi hotspot virtually anywhere with the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 intelligent mobile hotspot device. The device will be available for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year service agreement (excluding taxes). The MiFi 2200, available in the first week of June, will allow users to connect to the Internet by bridging WiFi-enabled devices like laptops, MP3 players and gaming devices.

Business and consumer customers may choose from the following service plans for the MiFi 2200:

• $59.99 per month mobile broadband only plan
• or $149.99 per month Simply Everything Plan + Mobile Broadband
• Both plans include up to 5 GB per month and 5 cents per megabyte overage for the MiFi 2200.

MiFi creates a personal cloud of high-speed Internet connectivity that can be easily shared among up to five users and a variety of WiFi-enabled devices through its connection to 3G network.

Key Features of the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot

• Size: 3.50”x 2.32” x 0.35” 
• Weight: 2.05 oz.
• Brushed aluminum finish
• Provides mobile broadband Rev A Internet access wirelessly
• Supports up to five WiFi-enabled devices
• Universal Wi-Fi compatibility
• Advanced security through WPA2-PSK, WEP and SPI Firewall
• MiFi GPS capabilities to take advantage of select location and mapping applications, such as getting driving or walking directions or finding the best restaurant nearby
• Battery provides four hours of user time, 40 hours standby on single charge

[via slashgear]