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Clearwire-Sprint make it official, pave way for WiMax rollout

A mobile WiMax service, called Clear, will soon be here, now that Clearwire and Sprint-Nextel have completed a $14.5 billion joint-venture deal that was announced in May. The new company formed by the deal, which will retain the Clearwire name, will create a 4G nationwide broadband wireless network that will...

Tags: Clearwire Corp., Sprint Communications, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2008-12-01

WiMax - the technology, devices and momentum - finally arrives.

WiMax - the technology, devices and momentum - finally arrives.Great NewsI've been reading a of articles about wimax and the buzz is all the same...excitement. This is evidence enough for me that it's time to buy a new laptop :)No information?Coverage where? Fixed or Mobile? Reception distance?ANSWERS:Coverage...

Tags: Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, WiMAX

Discussion threads 2008-10-09

Is Sprint Clearwire a game changer?

Is Sprint Clearwire a game changer?Free Enterprize'And so would I'This is the heart of the free enterprize system that is supposed to give us better values, such as this, over time. Now if they could just extend the range to 10 miles or so... ;-)RE: Is Sprint Clearwire a...

Tags: Games, game changer, Clearwire Corp., Sprint Communications, game

Discussion threads 2008-09-30

Is Sprint Clearwire a game changer?

If you combine the cost of today's fixed and mobile broadband you pay $130/month, after taxes. If Clearwire can bring that in for half the price, with equal service and a decent TOS, I would switch in a heartbeat. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Game, Mobile, Clearwire Corp., Broadband, AT&T Corp., Sprint Communications, Bandwidth Cap, Contracts, AT&T Obviously, WiMAX, Advertising & Promotion, Wi-Fi, Network Technology, Wireless, Marketing, Networking, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2008-09-30

Sprint's Xohm service and the first "WiMax" review

Sprint's Xohm service and the first "WiMax" reviewRE: Sprint's Xohm service and the firstClearWire in Reno offers a fixed Wimax service that can be moved to another fixed location but is not meant to be used from a moving vehicle.The backhaul on the Clearwire towers is less than the 'new'...

Tags: Sprint Xohm service, Sprint Xohm, Clearwire Corp., WiMAX, Sprint Communications

Discussion threads 2008-09-29

Sprint's Xohm service and the first "WiMax" review

[Update 10/2/08: Hands-on reviews of Sprint's Xohm service, which is based on Mobile WiMax, have now been posted at LaptopMag.com (XOHM WiMAX In Baltimore: Speed Tests With XOHM ExpressCard) and PCMag.com Sprint XOHM Mobile WiMAX.] No sooner had Sprint flipped the switch on its WiMax wireless broadband...

Tags: Mobile, Sprint Xohm, Clearwire Corp., Sprint Communications, Service, Laptop Card, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless, John Morris

Blog posts 2008-09-29

An Android, far from the Android

Until Clearwire closes and is built out, in other words, the Android era has not yet begun, and the iPhone monopoly will continue. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Google Inc., Network, Android, Clearwire Corp., Android Vision, Internet, Broadband Internet, Telecommunications, Networking, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2008-09-17

Time for Google to take out Sprint

Buy the preferred, becoming Sprint's largest shareholder. Then, with institutional support, change the brand name to Google Wireless. Or Google Clearwire. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Google Inc., Clearwire Corp., Sprint Communications, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Branding, Marketing, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2008-08-06

Network Neutrality & Google's Openness Before The FCC

Google clearly wants the FCC to make sure that other private companies' networks are open equally to all Internet services. Now, it will be interesting to see if that applies to networks in which Google is involved. On Friday, the Commission takes up the question of whether...

Tags: FCC, Google Inc., Network, Comcast Corp., Clearwire Corp., Network Neutrality, Internet, Federal Government, Networking, Government, Tom Steinert-Threlkeld

Blog posts 2008-07-30

WiMax saved: Sprint, Clearwire form joint venture; Google, Intel among backers

WiMax saved: Sprint, Clearwire form joint venture; Google, Intel among backersToo many cooks. nt.Seems like the perfect marriageIt's a Mormon marriage for sure, but the list of partners is very impressive in terms of what they bring to the party - aside from money and what is stated above.Intel...

Tags: Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, WiMAX, Clearwire Corp., Clearwire Form Joint Venture, Intel Corp., Sprint Communications, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-05-07

WiMax saved: Sprint, Clearwire form joint venture; Google, Intel among backers

Sprint and Clearwire have combined their WiMax businesses to form a new venture that will be focused on next generation broadband services. The company will be backed by $3.2 billion from the likes of Intel, Google, Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks. This new venture,...

Tags: Google Inc., Clearwire Corp., Time Warner Cable Inc., Sprint Communications, Intel Corp., WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-05-07

WiMax saved? Comcast, Time Warner Cable eye Sprint, Clearwire pact

WiMax saved? Comcast, Time Warner Cable eye Sprint, Clearwire pactMore funding?"Toss in funding from Intel and Google and WiMax could be saved–or at least given enough funding to get to the starting line."Intel made their single largest outside investment ever with Clearwire, to the tune of almost $400 million. ...

Tags: Clearwire Corp., WiMAX, Sprint Communications, Time Warner Inc., Comcast Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-03-26

WiMax saved? Comcast, Time Warner Cable eye Sprint, Clearwire pact

WiMax could be saved as a technology by a handful of cable companies. It has been clear for months that Sprint and Clearwire aren't strong enough to make WiMax a mainstream technology and Verizon Wireless and AT&T aren't interested. Intel and other hardware makers are pushing WiMax...

Tags: Time Warner Inc., Comcast Corp., Clearwire Corp., Sprint Communications, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Cable, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-03-26

Report: Sprint, Clearwire revive talk of WiMax venture

Report: Sprint, Clearwire revive talk of WiMax ventureNew Intel chips will help the wimax cause and SprintI think with Intel pushing the new WiMAX chips this year Sprint is going to do just fine. The deal with Clearwire certainly it's going to give it a boost.— http://www.wimaxed.com

Tags: Wi-Fi, Sprint Communications, Clearwire Corp., WiMAX

Discussion threads 2008-01-30

Sprint, Clearwire and WiMax: Engagement back on?

Sprint, Clearwire and WiMax: Engagement back on?Sprint smart move if...If WiMAX is going to be a successful technology I think it was a very smart move on Sprint's part to go on the WiMAX path. --- [u]http://www.wimaxed.com[/u]

Tags: Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, WiMAX, Sprint Communications, Clearwire Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-01-29

Sprint, Clearwire and WiMax: Engagement back on?

Sprint Nextel and Clearwire are reportedly in talks to form a joint venture that would build a WiMax network. According to the Wall Street Journal subscription required, the joint venture could be partially funded by Intel, Google and Best Buy. In other words, there's...

Tags: Clearwire Corp., Sprint Communications, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-01-29

Google CEO bullish on mobile Web advertising

Google CEO bullish on mobile Web advertisingGoogle is ClearWireAt the Seattle Boat show, ClearWire responded to questions about it service with the news that a partnership of some kind involves Google. This allows ClearWire to roll out USA wide service as planned. It also obsoletes every hand set and service...

Tags: Clearwire Corp., Google Inc., advertisement

Discussion threads 2008-01-28

Google, Clearwire team up on Google Apps

Clearwire will migrate its customers to Google Apps including Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Talk. Clearwire's move, announced Tuesday, isn't a big deal since the WiMax carrier only had 348,000 total subscribers as of Sept. 30, but does represent a nice proof of concept win for Google...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Apps, Team, Clearwire Corp., Wi-Fi, Wireless, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-01-15

Sprint ends Clearwire pact, reviewing WiMax plans

Sprint ends Clearwire pact, reviewing WiMax plansIt hink this will end up......biting them in the Rump. I am rather hoping ClearWire partners withs omeone else, becomes hugely successful, and (no, not very business like, but sure would be fun) rubs it in Sprints face.Sorry if that seemed trite, but...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Clearwire Corp., WiMAX, Sprint Communications

Discussion threads 2007-11-09

WiMax on the rocks: Sprint-Clearwire pact unravels

WiMax on the rocks: Sprint-Clearwire pact unravelsHow do these companies make money when WiMax < 1ghz is FREE IN USAHere is the thing. The US tax payers already have paid for broadband wireless internet and phone access in the < 1ghz spectrum. This is the spectrum currently dedicated to TV...

Tags: Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, Transnational Big Business, Google Inc., WiMAX, Clearwire Corp., spectrum, Sprint Communications

Discussion threads 2007-11-09