Australian telco giant Telstra (ASX: TLS) says it is launching a new high-speed mobile Wi-Fi hotspot to enable Australians to connect multiple mobile devices to the internet when they’re on the go.

The new Telstra Elite Mobile Wi-Fi will arrive in stores for Pre-Paid customers on Tuesday 12 April.

Telstra said this is “Australia’s fastest battery-powered 3G mobile Wi-Fi device and allows people to share internet connectivity with up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously wherever there is Next G coverage.”

Warwick Bray, Executive Director Telstra Mobility Products said Australians increasingly use multiple mobile devices to stay informed, entertained and to work on the go.

“Customers can now avoid the hassle of having to find public hotspots by taking mobile Wi-Fi with them. We think they’re going to love how easy this device makes connecting their services,” he said.

The Telstra Elite Mobile Wi-Fi can be purchased on Pre-Paid, meaning there are no fixed term contracts or minimum monthly spend commitments. This makes it a great option for customers who require mobile broadband from time to time – for instance when travelling interstate or providing connectivity for the kids while on holiday.

“The Telstra Elite Mobile Wi-Fi should also prove popular with our business customers who increasingly use Wi-Fi enabled devices such as tablets and cameras and require mobile connectivity to support fast file transfers and to work flexibly while away from the office,” Mr Bray said.

The Telstra Elite Mobile Wi-Fi sports a compact, lightweight design and a handy OLED display which provides information such as signal strength, number of devices connected and battery level at a glance.