Sprint Announces PCD U1901 WiMax USB Modem
Following up, Sprint has announced the forthcoming launch of the U1901WiMax USB modem manufactured by PCD. The modem features compatibility with Windows Vista, XP, Windows 7 and Mac OS 10.5/10.6. The modem is available now for $49.99 after new mobile broadband agreement.
Clearwire Announces Simultaneous LTE/WiMax Trials Later This Year in Arizona
Following up, Clearwire has also announced that it has set this Fall for the commencement of its LTE trials and simultaneous WiMax/LTE network operation trial in Arizona. The trial will then continue into 2011, which will test the frequency and time division variants of LTE on the same 2.5GHz spectrum currently licensed for WiMax, as […]
Clearwire Launches iSpot Modem/Router (Updated)
Clearwire has announced the forthcoming launch of the iSpot modem/router, intended as a companion to Apple’s devices such as the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. The device features support for the aforementioned devices and will be sold at a special price of $29 today and tomorrow as a part of its Clear Spot sale with […]
Clearwire, Sprint Expand WiMax Coverage
Clearwire has announced a further expansion of its WiMax coverage sold under the Clear brand to Jacksonville, FL; Wilmington, DE; Stockton and Modesto, CA and Grand Rapids, MI. With the expansion, the service is now available in 49 markets covering 51 million people. In related news, Sprint has announced an identical expansion of its Sprint […]
Best Buy to Offer WiMax under Connect Service in 2011
Clearwire has announced a new wholesale agreement with Best Buy whereby the electronics retailer will offer WiMax service under its recently launched Connect mobile broadband service in 2011. No immediate word was given regarding pricing or specific availability of hardware and service, as Clearwire currently covers 43 markets served by Best Buy. Best Buy launched […]
Samsung Epic 4G Approved by FCC
The FCC has granted formal approval for the forthcoming Samsung Epic 4G due to be released by Sprint next month. As previously reported during its official announcement, the Epic 4G features a 4 inch Super AMOLED display, Android 2.1 customized with Samsung’s additions of DLNA media streaming support and its own Social Hub software along […]
Qik Extending Free Premium Access on EVO 4G Until September
Qik has announced in a blog post that it will not end free access to its premium service for EVO 4G users as previously announced, instead extending access to everyone until September. The reason given for the extension alluded to the higher than expected popularity of the service causing access issues for many users. Qik’s […]
HTC Confirms EVO 4G Framerate Cap Tied to Intentional Compromise in Design
An HTC representative has confirmed that the HTC EVO 4G’s 30 frames per second display limit is not the result of software limitations as was originally assumed when the device was launched, but the result of various compromises in hardware design. Since the HDMI output is limited to either 24 or 30 frames per second, […]
Clearwire Launches Clearspot 4G and 4G+
Not long after being announced, Clearwire has launched the Clearspot 4G and 4G+ modem/router devices for $99.99 and $229.99 when purchased or $4.99/$5.99 per month when leased with a new service plan. The 4G features support for up to eight simultaneous devices while the 4G+ adds 3G EVDO Rev. A connectivity for an additional $15 […]
Clearwire to Release Own Variant of Samsung Galaxy S, Offering Mac OS X Compatible Modem
PhoneNews.com has learned that Clearwire will be releasing its own variant of the WiMax-enabled Samsung Galaxy S, following the leak of the Sprint Galaxy S PRO version this past week with a target launch slated for the end of the year. This follows along with word that Sprint will offer both versions of the device […]