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Sprint CEO and execs resign from Clearwire WiMAX board

, Sep 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

Sprint CEO Dan Hesse has resigned from the Clearwire board of directors, along with Keith Cowan, Sprint's president of strategy and corporate initiatives and Steven Elfman, their president of network operations, citing "an abundance of caution" over recent developments in antitrust law.  The exact nature of the concerns was not explained, but the decision apparently came after questions raised by Clearwire. Read The Full Story

CLEAR 4G WiFi home router hits FCC

, Sep 28th 2010 Discuss [0]

A new CLEAR modem with 4G and WiFi has been spotted passing through the FCC, promising home or office high-speed wireless connectivity without a cable or DSL internet connection.  Unlike the existing CLEAR mobile hotspots - such as the SPOT duo or the Rover Puck - the new Clear Modem with WiFi lacks a battery for portable use. Read The Full Story

Clearwire Rover Puck Review

, Sep 20th 2010 Discuss [4]

Our pockets and bags are overflowing with portable gadgets – iPads, PSPs, netbooks and notebooks – and they all have a taste for data. Portable mobile hotspots have flourished to satisfy that demand, and most recent is Clearwire’s Rover Puck, a futuristically designed way to share a 4G connection between up to eight WiFi-connected devices while on the move. Are Clearwire’s contract-free plans enough to make up for the absence of a fall-back 3G connection? Check out the full review after the cut.

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Clearwire out Rover pre-pay WiMAX with Rover Puck mobile hotspot

, Aug 30th 2010 Discuss [1]

Clearwire has officially launched Rover, their pay-as-you-go 4G mobile broadband service, which offers unlimited WiMAX data for either $5 a day, $20 a week or $50 per month.  Two modems will be available for the Rover packages, a USB model called the Rover Stick and priced at $99.99, and a 4G mobile hotspot called the Rover Puck, which can share a single WiMAX connection with up to eight WiFi-connected users and is priced at $149.99. Read The Full Story

Clearwire to Begin Testing Co-Existence of WiMax and LTE in the Fall

, Aug 4th 2010 Discuss [0]

Right now, Clearwire's 4G network is based entirely on the WiMax technology. The same one that Sprint uses for their own infrastructure. But, Clear has come forward in the past to say that they've never counted Long Term Evolution (LTE) out, and now with this new report, it looks like they're strengthening that statement. With tests planned in the Fall of this year, Clear will take a hard look at LTE. Read The Full Story

Clearwire unveils iSpot offering 4G to Apple gear and more

, Aug 4th 2010 Discuss [1]

Clearwire has announced a new WiFi hotspot that connects Apple devices to 4G network speeds via WiFi connectivity. The new device is called the Clear iSpot and was made exclusively for Apple gear like the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Read The Full Story

Sprint 4G spreads: 48 areas now with WiMAX

, Aug 2nd 2010 Discuss [0]

We already know that Sprint are looking to 4G to salve their fortunes, and so news that the WiMAX network is spreading can only be a good thing for investors and for data-hungry users.  Fresh to feel the warm touch of 4G on their skin are Modesto and Stockton, California; Jacksonville, Florida, Wilmington, Delaware; and Grand Rapids, Michigan. That now makes forty-eight metropolitan areas with WiMAX coverage - the full list is in the press release below - and Sprint reckon subscribers will see up to ten-times the performance of a regular 3G connection. Read The Full Story

Best Buy Connect Service Inks Deal with Clearwire to Offer 4G

, Jul 29th 2010 Discuss [0]

Just over a month ago, we told you that Clearwire had their sights set on installing WiMAX modems into a bunch of Intel Core-based notebooks, which would then subsequently be sold through Best Buy some time by the holiday shopping season. Even as the report hit the 'net, there were still plenty of questions. Primarily, was this a one time thing, or would a new deal come from the situation? It looks like we have our answer, as Best Buy and Clear have just made it possible for the two to work closely together to bring 4G service to people. Read The Full Story

CLEAR Spot 4G and 4G+ mobile hotspots go on sale

, Jul 7th 2010 Discuss [7]

Clearwire's new CLEAR 4G and 3G/4G mobile hotspots have gone up for sale, having made their preorder debut last month.  The CLEAR Spot 4G and Spot 4G+ both share their WiMAX connection with various WiFi clients - up to eight with the Spot 4G, and up to five with the Spot 4G+ - and are in CLEAR stores today. Read The Full Story

Clear fit WiMAX to Intel Core notebooks at Best Buy

, Jun 21st 2010 Discuss [0]

Clearwire has announced that it plans to slot WiMAX modems into all the Intel Core based notebooks at Best Buy by the holidays, in an attempt to drum up business for their 4G network.  It's unclear what affect the 4G modems will have on the price - systems tipped to be included in the promotion are the Dell Inspiron 14, Dell Inspiron 15, Dell Mini 10, and Toshiba Satellite M645, among others - but if buyers opt for a two-year CLEAR agreement they'll get a $100 rebate. Read The Full Story

CLEAR 4G and 4G+ WiFi hotspots outed with USB 3G/4G modem

, Jun 17th 2010 Discuss [2]

US WiMAX provider Clearwire has outed its latest 4G modems and personal wireless hotspots, promising broadband-like speeds in areas with suitable 4G service.  The new CLEAR 4G and CLEAR 4G+ personal WiFi hotspots (the latter being a rebadge of the Sprint Overdrive) each pull in a WiMAX signal and share it with up to eight nearby devices (the 4G+ also works with 3G connections).  Meanwhile there's a new dual-mode 3G/4G USB modem for Mac and Windows users. Read The Full Story

Clearwire’s Thoughts on Unlimited Data Plans and Tiered Pricing

, Jun 4th 2010 Discuss [0]

As we move into the fourth generation of mobile data speeds, and we welcome with open arms the sights of WiMAX and LTE, there's some harsh realities that we need to face when it comes to the wireless carriers that provide us with these faster speeds. Clearwire, the largest provider of 4G in the United States, has some room to talk when it comes to the fourth generation technology, and we imagine that when they do, people should listen. We were lucky enough to get a comment about unlimited data plans and tiered pricing dropped into our inbox from Clearwire, and we felt like it was important enough to share with you. Check it out after the break. Read The Full Story
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