MiFi

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MiFi is a brand of wireless router that acts as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot device.

In many countries, including The United States, Canada, and Mexico, Inseego Corp. (previously known as Novatel Wireless){{cite news|url=http://www.sdbj.com/news/2016/nov/04/novatel-wireless-changing-name-inseego-corp/|title=Novatel Wireless Changing Name to Inseego Corp.|last=Graves|first=Brad|date=November 4, 2016|work=San Diego Business Journal|accessdate=7 November 2016}} owns a registered trademark on the "MiFi" brand name; in the United Kingdom, mobile operator Hutchison 3G owns the "MiFi" trademark. Novatel Wireless has never offered an official explanation for the origin of the name "MiFi"; it has been suggested that it is short for "My Wi-Fi".{{cite web | url=http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/MiFi | title=What is MiFi? | publisher= Tech Target | author=Margaret Rouse | date=November 2013 | accessdate=January 17, 2014}}

A MiFi device can be connected to a cellular network and provide Internet access for up to fifteen devices. Inseego Corp. introduced the first MiFi device in the United States in May 2009.{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/07/technology/personaltech/07pogue.html?_r=1 |title=Wi-Fi to Go, No Cafe Needed |author=David Pogue |date=May 6, 2009 |work=New York Times |accessdate=February 9, 2010}} In the UK, Hutchison 3G's "MiFi" is a similar product from Huawei with the same name.{{cite web |url=https://telecoms.com/14054/3uk-to-introduce-mifi-mobile-hotspot/ |title=3UK introduces mobile hotspot |author=James Middleton |date=September 1, 2009 |publisher=Telecoms.com |access-date=September 3, 2023}}

MiFi brand name

Novatel Wireless owns a registered trademark on the "MiFi" brand name in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico), and a number of countries worldwide:{{cite web |url=http://investor.novatelwireless.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=466151 |title=Novatel Wireless Secures Registered Trademark for MiFi |date=May 4, 2010 |accessdate=May 4, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100509063110/http://investor.novatelwireless.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=466151 |archive-date=May 9, 2010 |url-status=dead }} Bahrain, Canada, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, Pakistan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, and Thailand.{{cite web |url=http://www.eweekeurope.co.uk/news/news-mobile-wireless/a-tale-of-two-mifis-3-nabs-novatels-name-1722 |title=A Tale Of Two MiFis: 3 Nabs Novatel's Name |date=September 1, 2009 |publisher=eWEEK Europe |accessdate=June 11, 2011 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130420054257/http://www.eweekeurope.co.uk/news/news-mobile-wireless/a-tale-of-two-mifis-3-nabs-novatels-name-1722 |archive-date=2013-04-20 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/Centennial-First-to-Launch-prnews-119904041.html?x=0&.v=1 |title=Centennial First to Launch Novatel Wireless MiFi(TM) 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot in Puerto Rico |date=January 19, 2010 |publisher=Yahoo! News |accessdate=February 9, 2010 }}{{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{cite web |url=http://online.barrons.com/article/PR-CO-20100106-906769.html |title=Novatel Wireless Builds International Momentum with Industry's First MiFi(TM) Intelligent Mobile Hotspot |date=January 6, 2010 |publisher=Barron's |accessdate=February 9, 2010}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot|fix-attempted=yes}}{{cite web |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/CAT-Launches-Novatel-Wireless-prnews-3115476780.html?x=0&.v=1 |title=CAT Launches Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot in Thailand |date=February 11, 2010 |publisher=Yahoo! News |accessdate=February 11, 2010 }}{{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

The notable exception is in the UK, where mobile operator 3 owns the "MiFi" trademark. In India the Mi-Fi trademark is owned by Mi-Fi Networks Private Limited.{{Cite web |title=Mi-fi Networks Private Limited Information - Mi-fi Networks Private Limited Company Profile, Mi-fi Networks Private Limited News on The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/company/ |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=The Economic Times |language=en}}

Devices

= Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 =

File:MiFi 2200 from Novatel Wireless for Verizon Wireless.jpg]]

Limited to five Wi-Fi clients such as laptops, cameras, gaming devices, and multimedia players; with the exception of manually editing the device’s configuration file to allow more clients.{{cite web |url=http://investor.novatelwireless.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=353263 |title=Novatel Wireless Drives New Era of Mobile Broadband with Industry First MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot |publisher=Novatel Wireless, Inc. |date=2008-12-09 |accessdate=2010-06-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100210125024/http://investor.novatelwireless.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=353263 |archive-date=2010-02-10 |url-status=dead }}
May be connected to a computer via a micro-USB connection, though doing so disables the Wi-Fi networking, converting the device into a traditional single-client modem. (However, CNET described a tweak to charge the device over USB while maintaining its functionality.{{cite web |url=http://cnettv.cnet.com/8301-13415_53-10386916-11.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=CNETTV |title=Tweak MiFi to charge over USB |first=Tom |last=Merritt |date=October 29, 2009 |website=CNET |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130119153430/http://cnettv.cnet.com/8301-13415_53-10386916-11.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=CNETTV |archive-date=2013-01-19 |url-status=dead}})
Includes a GPS unit, which is usable on some networks like Virgin Mobile and not on others like Verizon.
Uses 3G data network (CDMA 1xEVDO RevA).

= Novatel Wireless MiFi 23xx series =

Same functionality as 2200, plus:

Accepts SD card for in-device shared media storage.{{cite web |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/Novatel-Wireless-Announces-prnews-265365199.html?x=0&.v=1 |title=Novatel Wireless Announces MiFi(TM) Intelligent Mobile Hotspot Software Platform Readiness |date=January 7, 2010 |publisher=Yahoo! News |accessdate=February 9, 2010 }}{{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Uses 3G data network (Mini 2352: SUPRA/PATHS 900/1900/2100 MHz, MiFi 2372: SUPRA/PATHS 850/1900/2100 MHz; both support GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz).

= Novatel Wireless MiFi 33xx series =

Same functionality as 23xx series, plus:

Linux-based MiFi OS with widgets:
Messages: perform SMS-based messaging actions such as reading, writing, sending, and receiving SMS messages
Data usage: track MiFi data usage in home and roaming networks
GeoSearch: leverage the GPS functionality of the MiFi to display a map of the local area, search the local area, display the search results on the map
Weather: fetch weather data for the current and defined locations
MiFi DLNA Server: start, stop, and configure the MiFi DLNA server

= 4G mobile hotspot devices =

File:MiFi 4510L from Novatel Wireless for Verizon Wireless.jpg]]

File:MiFi 4082 from Novatel Wireless for Sprint.jpg]]

The Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show 2011 saw the introduction of two new 4G-capable MiFi devices from Novatel:

Verizon Wireless featured the 4510L model, which will connect to Verizon's LTE 4G network, expected to support 5–12 Mbps download and 2–5 Mbit/s upload.{{cite web | url=http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/45718/Novatel+to+Launch+4G+MiFi | title=Novatel to Launch 4G MiFi | publisher=Zacks | date=10 January 2011 | access-date=11 January 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110115054751/http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/45718/Novatel+to+Launch+4G+MiFi | archive-date=15 January 2011 | url-status=dead}}
Sprint featured the MiFi 4082, a WiMAX version.{{cite web | url=http://www.zdnet.com/blog/cell-phones/ces-sprint-announces-htc-evo-shift-4g-and-3g4g-mifi-devices/5214 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110107100110/http://www.zdnet.com/blog/cell-phones/ces-sprint-announces-htc-evo-shift-4g-and-3g4g-mifi-devices/5214 | url-status=dead | archive-date=January 7, 2011 | title=CES: Sprint announces HTC EVO Shift 4G and 3G/4G mobile hotspot devices | publisher=ZDNet | author=Matthew Miller | date=4 January 2011 | accessdate=Jan 11, 2011}}

Both devices maintain backward compatibility with existing 3G networks. Other features include:{{cite web | url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/215519/sprint_will_sell_a_4gfriendly_mifi_in_february.html | title=Sprint Will Sell a 4G-Friendly MiFi in February | author=Mark Sullivan | publisher=PC World | date=4 January 2011 | access-date=11 January 2011 }}{{Dead link|date=July 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

MiFiOS with widget support
MicroSD card slot{{cite web | url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/499827/sprint_will_sell_a_4g_friendly_mifi_in_february.html | title=Sprint Will Sell a 4G-Friendly MiFi in February | author=Mark Sullivan | publisher=PC World | date=4 January 2011 | access-date=3 September 2023}}
GPS receiver
Four-hour battery life
Front panel status display using E Ink technology. The front panel display shows battery, signal strength, and number of connected devices. The difficulty of viewing such information was seen as a major shortcoming of earlier MiFi devices.

= 5G mobile hotspot devices =

In November 2019, Vodafone Qatar and Inseego Corp. together launched the Gulf region’s first commercially available 5G mobile hotspot, 5G MiFi M1100.{{cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191125005283/en/Vodafone-Qatar-Premieres-Region%E2%80%99s-5G-MiFi%C2%AE-Mobile|title=Vodafone Qatar Premieres the Region's First 5G MiFi® Mobile Hotspot from Inseego|date=25 November 2019|publisher=Business Wire|accessdate=25 November 2019}}

Connects up to 16 devices simultaneously (15 by Wi-Fi plus one by USB or Ethernet)
Power optimization features Quick Charge technology and high-capacity battery

= Non-Novatel wireless devices =

A number of providers other than Novatel provide personal hotspot, "MiFi"-like services:

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Alcatel One Touch Link Y800 sold through EE in the UK
Dongler DL9255 - supports GSM and WiFi-Bridging connectivity
D-Link DIR-457/MyPocket
Freedom Spot Personal Hotspot{{cite web|url=https://forums.freedompop.com/discussion/1340/about-freedom-spot-photon|website=Freedompop.com|title=Forums: About Freedom Spot Photo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161102001851/https://forums.freedompop.com/discussion/1340/about-freedom-spot-photon|archive-date=2 November 2016|url-status=dead}}
Goodspeed mobile hotspot supports 3G/3.5G
Huawei E5 E5830 (Series), E585, E586 with HSPA+ and Chinese market E5805 using CDMA2000 and ET536 using TD-SCDMA{{cite web |url=http://www.threemediacentre.co.uk/Press-Releases/New-MiFi-coming-soon-to-Three-264.aspx |title=New MiFi coming soon to Three |website=Threemediacentre.co.uk |date=2011-08-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120221032943/http://www.threemediacentre.co.uk/Press-Releases/New-MiFi-coming-soon-to-Three-264.aspx |archive-date=21 February 2012 |url-status=dead}}
MiFi LTE nyx mobile is a mobile router 3G + 4G (LTE) launched by nyx mobile for Telcel. It is built using Qualcomm technology and is expected to support up to 100 Mbps download. (Announced by June 2013 for Mexico{{citation needed|date=October 2014}}
Netgear AirCard 781S (Sold under the name Zing by Sprint)
Option GlobeSurfer III
Packet One Networks MF230 (offered as part of their P1 ToGo plan)
Sierra Wireless Overdrive (Note: 4G capable; available only in the United States through Sprint)
Tp-link M7450
ZTE MF60, MF80
JioFi is a mobile router 4G (LTE) launched in India.
Horizon has MH50 a 4G/LTE Mobile Hotspot{{Cite web |title=MH50 |url=https://horizonpowered.com/mh50-4g-lte |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=Horizon Powered |language=en-US}}
Horizon has MH500C a 5G Mobile Mi-Fi{{Cite web |title=MH500C |url=https://horizonpowered.com/mh500c |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=Horizon Powered |language=en-US}}
Inseego 5G MiFi M1000
HT 5G Hub
Netgear Nighthawk M2 Mobile Router{{Cite web |title=Best mobile hotspot 2023 |date=9 February 2022 |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/best-mobile-hotspots-for-3g-4g-and-5g |access-date=2023-06-05}}

Alternatives

Mobile phones with an Internet connection can often be turned into Wi-Fi hotspots using a process called "tethering", which is similar to using dedicated MiFi devices.

The following phone families have built-in features to create Wi-Fi access point:

Android phones running Android 2.2 or later{{cite news |url=https://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/05/android-22-froyo-features-usb-wi-fi-tethering/ |title=Android 2.2 'Froyo' Features USB, Wi-Fi Tethering |magazine=Wired |date=May 2010}}
BlackBerry devices running OS 7.1 or later
iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 running iOS 4.3 or later,{{cite web | url=https://www.apple.com/ios/ | title=iOS 4.3 Software Update | publisher=Apple | accessdate=2011-03-12 }}{{cite web | url=http://www.macworld.com/article/158483/2011/03/firstlook_43.html | title=Hands on with iOS 4.3 | publisher=Macworld.com | author=Dan Moren | date=2011-03-11 | accessdate=2011-03-12 }} and all iPhones on Verizon Wireless (initially released with iOS 4.2.5){{cite web | url=https://www.macworld.com/article/210830/personal-hotspot-verizon.html | title=Using the Personal Hotspot on your Verizon iPhone | publisher=Macworld.com | author=Glenn Fleishman | date=2011-02-22 | access-date=2023-02-23}}
Palm Pixi Plus and Pre Plus on Verizon Wireless,{{cite web |url=http://www.fiercebroadbandwireless.com/story/verizon-wireless-offering-palm-wifi-hotspot-service-free/2010-04-04 |title=Verizon Wireless offering Palm WiFi hotspot service for free |website=Fierce Broadband Wireless |date=4 April 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710235958/http://www.fiercebroadbandwireless.com/story/verizon-wireless-offering-palm-wifi-hotspot-service-free/2010-04-04 |archive-date=2011-07-10 |url-status=dead}} with a 5GB cap
Windows Phone devices running OS 7.5 or later (and if allowed by operator){{cite web |url=http://www.windowsphone.com/en-GB/how-to/wp7/start/share-my-connection |title=Sharing your connection |website=www.windowsphone.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616002732/http://www.windowsphone.com/en-GB/how-to/wp7/start/share-my-connection |archive-date=2013-06-16 |url-status=dead}}

For other phones there are third-party applications to allow this:

Android running Android 2.1 or under – Wireless Tether
iPhone 3G and later – requires jailbreak.{{cite web |url=http://modmyi.com/forums/iphone-news/667531-mywi-released-turn-your-iphone-into-wifi-hotspot.html |title=MyWi Released! Turn your iPhone into a Wifi hotspot! |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110601065842/http://modmyi.com/forums/iphone-news/667531-mywi-released-turn-your-iphone-into-wifi-hotspot.html |archive-date=1 June 2011 |url-status=dead}}
PiFi – Personal WiFi Device{{cite web |url=http://www.pifizone.com/PiFi |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002152427/http://www.pifizone.com/PiFi |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 2, 2023 |title=PiFi |access-date=2012-07-09}}
S60 phones and Nokia N900 – JoikuSpot{{cite web |url=http://www.knowyourmobile.com/smartphones/smartphoneapps/symbianapps/273338/joikuspot_review.html |title=JoikuSpot review – Symbian S60 Applications]. Know Your Mobile (2009-06-21) |access-date=2011-11-12}}
Windows Mobile – WMWifiRouter{{cite web |url=http://www.wmwifirouter.com/ |title=Welcome |website=WMWifiRouter |access-date=2011-11-12}}

Awards

Novatel MiFi 2200:
Mobile Village "Mobile Star" (Portable Remote Connectivity Gear): "Superstar" Award (2009){{cite web |url=http://www.mobilevillage.com/awards.htm |title=2009 Mobile Star Awards |publisher=MobileVillage.com |date=December 2009 |accessdate=February 25, 2010}}
Laptop Magazine Editor's Choice (2009){{cite web|url=http://www.laptopmag.com/review/wifi/mifi-2200-verizon-wireless.aspx |title=MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot (Verizon Wireless): This credit card–size device makes it a cinch to set up a hotspot anywhere, anytime. |author=Michael A. Prospero |date=May 11, 2009 |publisher=Laptop Magazine |accessdate=February 11, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100405075902/http://www.laptopmag.com/review/wifi/mifi-2200-verizon-wireless.aspx |archivedate=April 5, 2010 }}
PC World "Gear of the Year" (2009){{cite web | url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/157851/gear_of_the_year.html | title=Gear of the Year (slide 8) | author=Dan Tynan | date=January 18, 2009 | publisher=PC World Magazine | accessdate=February 11, 2010 | archive-date=June 6, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606040703/http://www.pcworld.com/article/157851/gear_of_the_year.html | url-status=dead }}
Mobile News "Most Innovative Product (non-handset)" (2010){{cite web|url=http://www.mobilenewsawards.co.uk/winners/441241/2010_winners.html |title=Mobile News Awards, 2010 Winners |accessdate=March 19, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100325191436/http://www.mobilenewsawards.co.uk/winners/441241/2010_winners.html |archivedate=March 25, 2010 }}
Novatel MiFi 2352:
Plus X Award in Technology (2009){{cite web|url=http://www.plusxaward.com/winner.php |title=Plus X Awards: The Winners |publisher=Plus X Awards |accessdate=February 11, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110112335/http://www.plusxaward.com/winner.php |archivedate=January 10, 2010 }}
CTIA Emerging Technology Award (Fashion & Lifestyle Products), 1st Place (2009){{cite web | url=http://www.ctia.org/media/press/body.cfm/prid/1815 |title=International CTIA WIRELESS 2009 Announces E-Tech Award Winners |publisher=CTIA: The Wireless Association |date=April 2, 2009 }}
CTIA "Hot for the Holidays" (Mobile Internet Device or Netbook) Award (2009){{cite web | url=http://www.ctia.org/media/press/body.cfm/prid/1878 | title=CTIA Hot for the Holidays Award Winners Announced | date=October 8, 2009 | publisher=CTIA: The Wireless Association | accessdate=February 11, 2010 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100116120854/http://www.ctia.org/media/press/body.cfm/prid/1878 | archivedate=January 16, 2010 }}
CES Innovations Award (Enabling Technologies) Winner (2010){{cite web|url=http://www.cesweb.org/awards/innovations/2010honorees.asp |title=2010 Innovations Honorees |publisher=Consumer Electronics Association |accessdate=February 11, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100210200045/http://www.cesweb.org/awards/innovations/2010honorees.asp |archivedate=February 10, 2010 }}
Mobile World Congress "Global Mobile" Award: Best Mobile Connected Device (2010){{cite web|url=http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/awards/global_mobile_awards.htm |title=Mobile World Congress: Global Mobile Awards |publisher=GSMA |accessdate=February 22, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100124020557/http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/awards/global_mobile_awards.htm |archivedate=January 24, 2010 }}
Novatel 4G MiFi
Consumer Electronics Show 2011, Notebook Accessories Category: Best in Show{{cite web | url=http://www.slashgear.com/novatel-wireless-4g-mifi-wins-best-accessory-at-ces-2011-and-best-mobile-device-strategy-at-wca-18127012/ | title=Novatel Wireless 4G MiFi Wins Best Accessory at CES 2011 and Best Mobile Device Strategy at WCA | publisher=SlashGear | author=Chris Burns | date=Jan 18, 2011 | accessdate=July 25, 2011}}
2010 World Communication Award (WCA) for Best Mobile Device Strategy
Mobile Village Mobile Star Award for Best Laptop or Tablet Accessory

Security issues

In January 2010, two major security holes were discovered with the Novatel MiFi 2200 which, if properly exploited, could allow a malicious user to obtain the device's current GPS location and security keys. If the malicious user were physically close enough to use the device's Wi-Fi signal, this could give access to the MiFi's 3G connection as well as any other connected devices.{{cite web |url=http://www.phonenews.com/major-novatel-mifi-security-holes-discovered-9989/ |title=Major Novatel MiFi Security Holes Discovered |author=Humberto Saabedra |date=January 19, 2010 |publisher=PhoneNews.com |accessdate=February 9, 2010 |archive-date=May 15, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100515155332/http://www.phonenews.com/major-novatel-mifi-security-holes-discovered-9989/ |url-status=dead }} Novatel responded that a security patch would be available in February 2010.{{cite web | url=http://nvtl.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=343&Itemid=679 | title=MiFi Security FAQ | date=January 2010 |publisher=Novatel Wireless |accessdate=February 11, 2010}}

The popularity of MiFi devices can also be problematic for corporate network security. Corporations generally expect to control on-site Internet access: many use firewalls to reduce the risk of malware, and some enforce restrictions aimed at employee productivity. Personal mobile hotspots may provide a "back door" by which employees can circumvent these precautions.{{cite web|url=http://www.scmagazineus.com/burgeoning-mobile-wi-fi-hotspots-present-risks-to-enterprises/article/175215/ |title=Burgeoning mobile Wi-Fi hotspots present risks to enterprises |publisher=SC Magazine |date=July 23, 2010 |accessdate=2010-07-27 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100724203143/http://www.scmagazineus.com/burgeoning-mobile-wi-fi-hotspots-present-risks-to-enterprises/article/175215/ |archivedate=July 24, 2010 }}

Recall information

In May 2010, the MiFi 2372 was recalled in Canada by Bell Mobility and Rogers Communications.{{Cite web |title=Bell Novatel MiFi 2372 deemed unsafe for human use, recalled |url=https://www.engadget.com/2010-05-04-bell-novatel-mifi-2372-deemed-unsafe-for-human-use-recalled.html |access-date=2022-08-16 |website=Engadget |language=en-US}} In two documented cases, the difficulty of opening the MiFi battery compartment had caused customers to use levels of force that caused physical damage to the batteries, which then overheated. Novatel replaced the recalled units with ones that have an easier-to-open battery compartment.

Radio interference at trade shows

At two major trade shows in 2010 — Google's first public demo of Google TV and the iPhone 4 demonstrations at the 2010 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference — keynote presentations using available Wi-Fi connectivity were disrupted by network unreliability. The problem was traced to massive radio interference, caused by the popularity of MiFi and similar devices for "liveblogging" from the trade show floor. Apple CEO Steve Jobs said that 570 different Wi-Fi networks ("several hundred" being MiFi's{{cite web | url=http://apple.com/quicktime/qtv/wwdc10/ | title=Steve Jobs 2010 Apple Worldwide Developer Conference Keynote | access-date=2010-10-10 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928222853/http://www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/wwdc10/ | archive-date=2011-09-28 | url-status=dead }}) had been operating simultaneously in the Apple exhibit hall.{{cite web|url=http://suntimes.com/technology/ihnatko/2367808,ihnatko-apple-iphone-google-keynote-060810.article |title=Apple keynote fail. Google keynote fail. It's all good. |author=Andy Ihnatko |publisher=Chicago Sun-Times |date=June 8, 2010 |accessdate=June 9, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100611071405/http://www.suntimes.com/technology/ihnatko/2367808%2Cihnatko-apple-iphone-google-keynote-060810.article |archivedate=June 11, 2010 }}{{cite web |first=Glenn |last=Fleishman |url=https://www.marketplace.org/2010/06/08/five-hundred-wi-fi-networks-walk-bar/ |title=Five Hundred Wi-Fi Networks Walk into a Bar |department=Codebreaker (was: Future Tense with John Moe) (blog) |publisher=American Public Media |date=June 8, 2010 |accessdate=2 July 2019}}

References

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