If you have ever found yourself stuck in a hotel with no mobile phone signal AND are a Sprint Customer, then this product might just brighten your day.

The Sprint AIRAVE (made by Samsung) is a portable cellular base station with a network port.

Simply plug it into an Internet connection, and hey presto; instant Sprint signal.

Coverage is about 5000 square feet, which should be enough for even the largest hotel room. The device is secured, which means only the phones you register to it will be able to access the signal (up to three at a time).

The AIRAVE should be available from July 15th, and will cost $99 plus $15 per month for a currently unknown calling bundle.

When connected to a cable or DSL line, the AIRAVE will support voice and data signals, as well as provide location based support thanks to an included GPS antenna.

The Sprint FAQ’s don’t mention anything about using the device abroad, but chances are it’ll work just fine; though it may not be legal…

Sprint AIRAVE