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Novatel Wireless U998 

Plug this Turbo Stick into your laptop's USB port and you'll enjoy wireless Internet anytime, anywhere on Canada's fastest and largest high-speed mobile network1.

Pair the Novatel Wireless U998 with our Mobile Internet Flex plan and your fee will automatically adjust so you always get the best rate available.

You can track your usage with Mobile Connect. The first time you plug your Turbo Stick into your laptop's USB port, the Mobile Connect connection manager will automatically be installed. Every time you connect to the Internet, it will keep track of the total amount of data you use that session. You can also access a monthly summary by choosing the Connection Log option from the Tools menu.*

Find out where you can use your Novatel Wireless U998.

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Turbo Stick

Novatel Wireless U998 $02 Pricing is applicable on a 3-yr term ($174.95 no term)

To order, call 1 866 829-7120 
  • Product specifications
    Included in the box:
    • Novatel Wireless U998
    • Mobile Connect basic software - integrated on the device
    • User guide
    • Data cable
    • SIM card

    Key features:
    • Compatible with the HSPA+ network
    • Global access
    • Speed: Up to 21 Mbps
    • SIM card
    • Compatible with Windows® XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Macintosh 10.4 and 10.5 operating systems
    • Integrated Mobile Connect Basic software
    • Tri-Band: 850 / 1900 / 2100 MHz HSPA+/HSPA / UMTS
    • Quad-Band: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz EDGE / GPRS

    System requirements for PC users:
    • Operating system: Microsoft® Windows XP Home or Professional (SP 1-3) or Windows Vista™ (SP1, 32/64-bit) with 500 MHz Intel CPU , or Windows 7 (32/64-bit) with 1 GHz Intel CPU
    • 1 USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
    • 2 free COM ports
    • 1 IRQ, 4096 bytes of I/O space
    • Memory 128MB (XP), 512MB (Vista), or 1GB (7)
    • Disk space 50 MB

    System requirements for Mac users:
    • Operating System: Macintosh OS 10.4.2 or later with 300MHz Intel CPU
    • 1 USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
    • Memory 256 MB
    • Disk space 15 MB
User guide (PDF)

Read user guide online

  • *, 1-2 See full offer details

    Current as of December 3, 2009. Available with compatible devices within HSPA/HSPA+ network coverage areas available from Bell and its partners' network coverage areas where technology permits.

    One-time device activation ($35) applies. Upon early termination, price adjustment charges apply. Paper bill service charge ($2/mo.) applies unless you register for e-bill and cancel your paper bill. Subject to change without notice; not combinable with other offers. Taxes extra. Other conditions apply.

    (1) Based on: (a) fastest network, according to tests of average upload and download speeds using HSPA devices, in large Canadian urban centres, (b) largest network, based on total square kms of coverage; all on the shared HSPA/HSPA+ network available from Bell, vs. Rogers HSPA/HSPA+ network as of September 2009. Speed may vary due to topography, environmental conditions, device type and other factors. HSPA/HSPA+ not available in all areas. Bell.ca/network

    (2) With new activation.

    * Not intended for billing purposes.