Novatel Wireless, Spirent Communications and AT4 Collaborate to Advance Next Phase of LTE Device Testing

Spirent 8100 LTE RF Performance Test Solution Enables Comprehensive Testing and Validation of Novatel Wireless LTE Device Performance

SAN DIEGO and SUNNYVALE, California, March 24, 2010 - Novatel Wireless (Nasdaq: NVTL), a leading provider of wireless broadband
solutions, today announced that it has successfully interoperated with and
will be utilizing the Spirent 8100 LTE RF Performance test solution
(www.spirent.com/Wireless/LTE_ecosystem/8100_RF_Perf.aspx), to test
all aspects of its Long Term Evolution (LTE) 4G devices prior to launch. The
Spirent 8100 incorporate the market leading LTE Network Emulator which has
been developed in collaboration with AT4 wireless, a wireless testing service
and test solutions company.

Built on cutting-edge technologies from Spirent Communications and AT4
wireless, the Spirent 8100 LTE RF Performance test solution delivers a unique
multi-technology, multi-cell capability that enables all aspects of LTE
multi-mode (LTE with CDMA/EV-DO and/or UMTS) device performance to be fully
tested in the lab prior to commercial launch helping to assure high levels of
device performance as well as streamlined carrier device accreditation
cycles. LTE provides high data rates of up to 50 Mbps on the uplink and 100
Mbps on the downlink, while offering an enhanced user experience by
leveraging new, wider bandwidth spectrum. Many operators are already planning
to overlay LTE on their 3G networks to augment data capacity. Novatel
Wireless is working with operators and plans to launch commercial data
devices in late 2010.

"It is critical that LTE-capable devices integrate effortlessly with
legacy networks, as user satisfaction with device performance will play an
important role in the future success of LTE deployments," said Nigel Wright,
vice president of marketing, Spirent Communications. "We look forward to
working with Novatel Wireless to help ensure market-leading performance of
their LTE devices."

"As a global supplier of testing solutions for wireless technologies, AT4
prides itself on being both the most complete wireless certification and
testing laboratory in the world and a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge
test and measurement equipment for telecommunication technologies," said
Alejandro Torrecilla, business development manager, AT4 wireless. "Working
with Novatel Wireless and Spirent allows us to apply our technology to a
broader range of markets beyond just device conformance testing, while
supporting the continued evolution of advanced wireless technologies."

"Thoroughly validating LTE multi-mode device performance through
comprehensive testing prior to launch enables us to offer innovative 4G
wireless data products to our customers with the fastest possible time to
market," said Rob Hadley, CMO, Novatel Wireless. "Leveraging Spirent's
strengths in device performance testing and AT4 wireless' vast experience in
conformance testing ensures that our next generation LTE devices perform well
and work seamlessly with legacy networks."

ABOUT AT4 WIRELESS

AT4 wireless, a global supplier of Testing Solutions for wireless
technologies prides itself on being both the most complete Wireless
Certification & Testing Laboratory in the world and a leading manufacturer of
cutting-edge test & measurement equipment for telecommunication technologies.
With the largest coverage in different technologies (GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WCDMA,
HSPA, LTE, WiMAX(TM), Bluetooth(R), Wi-Fi(R), RFID, NFC and EPC) and a
portfolio that ranges from conformance, regulatory and interoperability
testing to world-wide compliance services, AT4 wireless' Test Laboratory
offers a one-stop-shop approach for the certification of telecommunication
devices. AT4 wireless was founded in 1991, has more than 340 employees and
operates from its headquarters in Malaga, Spain and its US-based branch in
Herndon, Virginia. For more information, visit www.at4wireless.com/.

ABOUT SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS PLC

Spirent Communications plc. (LSE: SPT), a global leader in test &
measurement, inspires innovation within development labs, networks and IT
organizations to enable customers to deploy communications networks, services
& applications, and devices that enrich life. Our extensive portfolio of
solutions test data centers, high speed Ethernet networks and services, 3G/4G
wireless networks and devices, network security, and global navigation
satellite systems. With solutions used by more than 1,700 customers in 30
countries, the world's largest equipment manufacturers, service providers,
enterprise and governments rely daily on Spirent to help ensure their
success. Based in Sunnyvale, CA, Spirent Communications has 1,300 employees
worldwide. For more information visit
www.spirent.com/planet-spirent/media_room/about_spirent_communications_plc.aspx

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)

This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended to date. These
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of
important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those
in the forward-looking statements contained herein. These factors include
risks relating to technological changes, new product introductions, continued
acceptance of Novatel Wireless' products and dependence on intellectual
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Wireless' filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
(available at www.sec.gov) and other regulatory agencies.

(C) 2010 Novatel Wireless. All rights reserved. The Novatel Wireless name
and logo and MiFi are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other product or
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    Contacts:   Julie Cunningham    Cara Sloman
                Novatel Wireless    Nadel Phelan
                +1-858-431-3711     +1-831-440-2411
                pr@nvtl.com         cara@nadelphelan.com

                Sailaja Tennati
                Spirent Communications
                +1-770-432-3225
                sailaja.tennati@spirent.com

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, for Novatel Wireless; or Sailaja Tennati of Spirent Communications, +1-770-432-3225, sailaja.tennati at spirent.com