Novatel Wireless to Showcase MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot SMB and Consumer Applications at Mobile World Congress App Planet

MiFi Landing Page, Auto VPN, NovaDrive and MiFi Photosharing Applications to be Showcased at App Planet

BARCELONA, Spain, February 14 - Mobile World Congress (AV-52 and 7A45) — Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq:
NVTL), a leading provider of wireless broadband access solutions, today
announced that it will be showcasing innovative applications developed for
the MiFi(TM) Intelligent Mobile Hotspot platform at Mobile World Congress
2010 in Barcelona, Spain at App Planet in Hall 7, Booth 7A45 from February
15-18.

The Novatel Wireless exclusive MiFi software platform includes features
and functionality that transform the MiFi from a connectivity device to a
full-scale Intelligent Mobile Hotspot. The MiFi software platform allows any
WiFi-enabled device to take advantage of its applications, and its onboard
Web server enables the MiFi to connect to remote data locations, retrieve
data and present it to the user either online or offline. The platform
architecture is designed to ensure that the operator's network is protected,
while maintaining the ability for new applications and services to be
field-deployed to generate additional ARPU.

Novatel Wireless will be demonstrating applications including:

    - AutoVPN: an always-available, secure service-delivery platform for SMB
      and enterprise secure remote access. While providing another level of
      security for mobile broadband users, MiFi AutoVPN simplifies VPN
      configuration and maintenance and is compatible with leading VPN server
      gateways.
    - NovaDrive: an application that allows users to store and access files
      from local storage, removable storage, or cloud storage from multiple
      locations on any device that supports a browser and Wi-Fi connection.
      Security and location features are also supported for the mobile users
      that extend performance beyond storage and retrieval to the cloud.
    - MiFi PhotoSharing Application with Eye-Fi: a MiFi application that
      enables users to easily and instantly upload photos and video from
      wherever they are.

"The MiFi software platform provides a universe of potential for new
applications across multiple markets. With the unprecedented MiFi Landing
Page, on-board Linux-based application processing support, an on-board Web
server and media storage capabilities, the MiFi software platform provides a
variety of exciting and innovative opportunities for consumer and SMB
application development," said Rob Hadley, CMO, Novatel Wireless. "The
platform provides new revenue opportunities for operators and enables markets
and usage patterns that have never before existed."

Novatel Wireless will be in the Avenue Pavilion, AV-52 and in the App
Planet Pavilion, 7A45 from Feb. 15-18, 2010.

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 wireless
technologies. Novatel Wireless' USB modems, embedded modules, Intelligent
Mobile Hotspot products and software 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
property rights. These factors, as well as other factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially, are discussed in more detail in Novatel
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, logo and MiFi are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other product or
service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

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