Bell Mobility launches Netgear Turbo Hub

Bell Mobility, one of Canada’s larger mobile telcos, has released what they care calling the MBR 1210 Turbo Hub, allowing devices to connect via WiFi and Ethernet to take advantage of Bell’s 21Mbps HSPA+ network. The device also has some neat security features, allowing you to use it as a fallback in case your primary internet connection fails. With a two year contract, the device rings in at $149.94 Canadian or $299.95 without a contract. Plans range between $35 and $60, with a 10$ surcharge to get access to the 21Mbps signal. Check the full release after the jump.

Bell launches exclusive Turbo Hub on Canada’s Best Network

Powerful portable Internet device offers remote communities fast wireless residential
high-speed access for the same competitive price as urban areas

MONTREAL, Nov. 30 2010 — Bell today announced the exclusive launch of the high-speed NETGEAR Turbo Hub, offering both rural and urban clients a fast – up to 21 Megabits per second – and portable wireless alternative to fixed broadband.

“Operating on Bell’s world-leading HSPA+ network, the new NETGEAR Turbo Hub provides clients in rural communities with the same high-speed Internet service on Canada’s Best Network as in urban areas, and at the same price,” said Adel Bazerghi, Senior Vice President of Products at Bell Mobility.

The NETGEAR Turbo Hub is an easy plug-and-play product that does not require a visit from an installation technician or additional software, making the device easily portable between home, cottage and business. Able to support 15 simultaneous Internet connections through Ethernet and/or Wi-Fi, the NETGEAR Turbo Hub also provides customers with fully automated wireless connectivity backup in the event of fixed broadband service interruption.

The NETGEAR 21 Mbps capable Turbo Hub is available exclusively from Bell for $149.95 on a 2-year term or for $299.95 with no term. Data rate plans for the NETGEAR Turbo Hub start at $35 a month for up to 3 Gigabytes (GB) and adjust to the best rate available depending on monthly data usage. Clients must subscribe to an optional $10 data feature to achieve the maximum download speed of up to 21 Megabits per second (Mbps).

For more information, please visit bell.ca/turbohub or call 1-888-4MOBILE (1-888-466-2453).

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