Novatel Wireless Announces Strategic New Initiative with the Development of Multiple Mobile Computing Applications and Services



    Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq:NVTL), a leading provider of
    wireless broadband access solutions, today announced the development
    of new mobility applications and platforms to enable end-to-end,
    value-added services in conjunction with its broadband mobile
    computing platforms. The new portfolio of innovative solutions will
    allow wireless operators, notebook OEMs and vertical markets to offer
    additional benefits and services to their customers.

    The new service offerings will be based upon three core
    components:

    -- (1) Novatel Wireless' web-based applications server which
    securely communicates with any remote mobile clients, such as
    notebooks, smartphones and other wireless devices

    -- (2) Novatel Wireless' HSDPA and EV-DO embedded modules hosting
    the company's generated protocols and value-added applications
    for wireless network operators, OEMs and vertical markets

    -- (3) Novatel Wireless' mobility platform which is a key enabler
    to provide a complete solution, with software and services
    providing end-to-end functionality

    The Novatel Wireless servers will work within current network
    architectures and ensure secure communication, authentication,
    provisioning and billing across the entire wireless network. The
    client technology will be supported on all Novatel Wireless wide-area
    network (WAN) modules, and, together with the server technology and
    applications, will allow operators to offer new services to their end
    users. Novatel Wireless will bring this development initiative to both
    its carrier and OEM channels and will support the technology across
    all its broadband access markets, including mobile computing, machine
    to machine (M2M), and additional vertical markets.

    Initial applications that will be developed will address the
    following areas:

    -- Location Based Services, using assisted and standalone GPS
    client technology that will be supported on Novatel Wireless
    broadband access devices

    -- Enhanced Wireless Notebook Capabilities, which allow wireless
    WAN-enabled notebooks to act as complete mobile communication
    devices, using Novatel generated technology protocols, Novatel
    client servers, and Novatel generated applications

    -- Computer Asset Tracking, which allows IT Managers to securely
    track their mobile computer assets over wireless WAN, remote
    protection of corporate data, and remote control and
    diagnostics of mobile devices

    -- IP-based Voice and Multimedia Applications, that will allow
    peer-to-peer VoIP, push-to-talk, push-to-view and other
    advanced multimedia applications

    "Building on the success of the first phase of our diversification
    strategy, we are now extending our technology and offering innovative,
    new end-to-end solutions for our customers," said Peter Leparulo,
    Executive Chairman of Novatel Wireless. "Leveraging our own extensive
    expertise in wireless data and our existing channels and
    relationships, we have developed applications, protocols, servers, and
    clients and architected a complete platform to allow operators, OEMs
    and vertical markets to offer a broad range of services and provide a
    powerful application environment through those platforms. Driving this
    effort is our partnership with global technology leaders who will play
    a key role in these next-phase growth initiatives."

    ABOUT NOVATEL WIRELESS

    Novatel Wireless, Inc. is revolutionizing wireless communications.
    The company is a leader in the design and development of innovative
    wireless broadband access solutions based on 3G WCDMA (HSDPA & UMTS),
    CDMA and GSM technologies. Novatel Wireless' Merlin(TM) PC Cards and
    ExpressCards, Expedite(R) Embedded Modules, MobiLink(TM)Communications
    Software Suite, Ovation(TM) Fixed Mobile Convergence Products and
    Conversa(TM) Software Suite enable high-speed wireless access. The
    company delivers innovative 3G solutions to operators, distributors
    and vertical markets worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif.,
    Novatel Wireless is listed on Nasdaq:NVTL. For more information, 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) 2007 Novatel Wireless. All rights reserved. The Novatel
    Wireless logo, Merlin, Expedite, MobiLink, Ovation and Conversa are
    trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other product or service names
    mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.