Sprint Launches Franklin U300 EVDO/WiMax Modem in Baltimore
Sprint has followed through with its previously stated plans to launch a dual-mode EVDO Rev. A/WiMax modem today in the Franklin U300 3G/4G modem under the Sprint Mobile Broadband brand. The modem features over-the-air software updates, hands-free activation, internal antenna, a rotating USB connector, and GPS services on the Sprint EVDO network. It should be […]
Sprint Announces Dual-Mode WiMax/CDMA Modem
Sprint has announced pricing and availability details for the first CDMA/WiMax dual-mode modem first announced in 2007 and confirmed again recently. The device will be available for $199.99 retail or $149.99 after new 2 year agreement on December 21st in all sales channels which will be compatible with EVDO Rev. A and XOHM service currently […]
Old News: Sprint to Launch Dual-Mode CDMA/WiMax Modem
Sprint has reiterated its commitment to WiMax by reaffirming its plans first revealed last year to sell dual-mode CDMA/WiMax phones and modems. What has changed is the branding for the devices which will be sold under the Sprint 4G brand instead of the recently retired XOHM brand name as a part of a far reaching […]
Clearwire Relaunches Service As Clear in Portland, Oregon (Updated)
The new Clearwire has relaunched its newly merged service thanks to the XOHM transaction as Clear™ in select areas of Portland, Oregon. The service consists of a USB modem for $50 or a desktop modem for $5 a month with service tiers delineated by dedicated Home, Mobile, or Combo access tiers with access starting from $20 […]
Sprint Completes Clearwire Merger, Clear Will Replace XOHM
Clearwire today announced the transaction of the merger between Sprint, Google, Intel, and Cable Operators. PhoneNews.com was on the conference call, and we have the key details announced on it. The Mobile WiMAX operator did not provide specifics on when, exactly, their existing pre-WiMAX network would be upgraded to the same WIMAX revision that Sprint’s […]
Clearwire Shareholders Approve XOHM Merger
This morning in a special shareholder meeting, shareholders for the current Clearwire have approved the merger of Sprint’s XOHM division with the aforementioned service provider, creating the new company which will still be known as Clearwire after the transaction is finalized at the end of the month. Sprint’s XOHM division is currently operating in Baltimore […]
HTC Announces MAX 4G Dual-Mode WiMax/GSM Smart Device
HTC has announced the launch of the first dual-mode WiMax/GSM Windows Mobile device in the MAX 4G, also known as the T8920. The device features a Qualcomm ESM7206A chipset running at 528 MHz, 256 MB of ROM, 288 MB of RAM, Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, 8GB internal flash memory, 3.8 inch WVGA touchscreen display, Wi-Fi […]
FCC Approves Verizon/Alltel Purchase and Sprint/Clearwire Mergers
The FCC has officially approved the pending Verizon Wireless purchase of Alltel LLC as well as the merger of Sprint XOHM and Clearwire Inc. With these two mergers completed after months of regulatory screening by federal regulators, both companies can commence the process to consolidate respective operations and streamline infrastructure. The approval did not come […]
AT&T to Depend on HSPA Until 2013, Expects LTE to Be Available in 2014
In a speech delivered at the 4G Executive Summit yesterday, AT&T Mobility Vice-President of Network Architecture Hank Kafka stated that the carrier will depend on its HSPA network for mobile broadband for the foreseeable future while playing up the forthcoming upgrades to HSPA+ and the apparent advantages of its GSM based infrastructure while remaining confident […]
Sprint Launches XOHM Service in Baltimore
In a press release this morning, Sprint has officially announced the launch of its long-awaited XOHM Mobile WiMax high-speed internet service in select parts of Baltimore after months of delays. To celebrate the launch, Sprint is offering the choice to purchase two pieces of hardware with a lifetime service discount in its “Pick Two for […]