Novatel Wireless Demonstrates Dual Carrier HSPA+ Technology at Mobile World Congress

Unprecedented Advances in Next Generation Wireless Technology Enable Up to 42 Mbps Throughput

BARCELONA, Spain, February 18, 2010 - Mobile World Congress (AV-52 and 7A45) Novatel Wireless (Nasdaq: NVTL), a
leading provider of wireless broadband solutions, today announced that it
successfully completed a Dual Carrier High Speed Packet Access (DC HSPA+)
call capable of 42 Mbps with a leading infrastructure provider on a
Multicarrier Node B at Mobile World Congress this week.

Today's news builds on Novatel Wireless' recent announcement of the first
successful data transmission over DC HSPA+ with peak throughput of 40 Mbps on
a call box. DC HSPA+ is a network innovation that will deliver more advanced
data capabilities and support more compelling applications with richer user
experiences.

"As networks and technologies constantly advance, collaboration among
industry leaders is critical to the rapid evolution of wireless technology,"
said Dr. Slim Souissi, CTO, Novatel Wireless. "We are delighted to showcase
the latest advances in HSPA+ as we achieve exciting technical milestones, and
we look forward to continuing to deliver cutting-edge solutions to meet the
changing needs of users around the world."

ABOUT NOVATEL WIRELESS

Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of
innovative wireless broadband access solutions based on 3G and 4G
technologies. Novatel Wireless' Intelligent Mobile Hotspot products,
software, USB modems and embedded modules enable high-speed wireless Internet
access on leading wireless data networks. The Company delivers specialized
wireless solutions to carriers, distributors, OEMs and vertical markets
worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed
on NASDAQ: NVTL. For more information please visit www.novatelwireless.com.
(NVTLG)

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Julie Cunningham of Novatel Wireless, +1-858-431-3711, pr at nvtl.com or Cara Sloman of Nadel Phelan, +1-831-440-2411, cara at nadelphelan.com