Earlier this week, Forbes reported it heard FreedomPop planned to launch a new LTE clip to offer free 4G data plans to iPad users through Sprint’s LTE network. Although still not officially announced, we confirmed with the company that it will indeed launch a FreedomPop LTE clip compatible with iPads in the second half of this year. A few of the details we have on the product: it will weigh 2.5 ounces, offer 3G and LTE on Sprint’s network, battery life will be 6 hours, and come with FreedomPop’s usual free 500MB per month plan. FreedomPop also noted it will connect up to eight devices, and it has been specifically designed for the iPad, iPad mini, and Samsung Galaxy devices.
FreedomPop previously discussed its social broadband platform, and it is finally launching the ability to share data through social networks today. The feature will allow users to connect through email, Facebook, and Twitter. The concept will allow users that might not use all of their monthly data allowance to share with others, and they will be rewarded for doing so, instead of data going “to waste or AT&T’s bottom line.” FreedomPop CEO Stephen Stokols noted 80 percent of wireless subscribers consume less data than they pay for each month:
In addition to the announcements, FreedomPop also revealed an additional $4.3 million in Series A1 funding from DCM and Mangrove Capital. The two were already existing investors, but it will bring FreedomPop’s total funding up to $11.2 million.
As for FreedomPop’s iPhone 4/4S case: Last we heard, it was held up at the Federal Communications Commission.
