Clearwire Facing Class Action Suit from Former Customers
Embattled and beleaguered internet service provider Clearwire is facing a class action lawsuit filed by former customers, stemming from the service provider’s implementation of QoS controls late last year meant to address network capacity and bandwidth issues due to the unexpected growth and demand for its WiMax-based internet service, which it sells as a home […]
Breaking: Sony Ericsson Denied Injunction Against Clearwire in Trademark Suit
Clearwire has issued a statement regarding its ongoing suit with Sony Ericsson regarding the similarity of the Sony Ericsson logo to the current Clear brand logo. “Clearwire is pleased with the federal court’s decision to deny Sony Ericsson’s motion for a preliminary injunction against the use of the CLEAR marks at issue in the case. […]
Clearwire Abandons Retail Strategy, Keeping Current Stores
A report from the Wall Street Journal has confirmed that Clearwire has decided to abandon its dedicated retail sales strategy in order to focus on its network wholesale operations. While the company will not close its current retail locations, it has decided not to continue its planned retail expansion in the wake of its current […]
Exclusive: Clearwire – Expect iSpot Comeback, Firmware Update Live
Clearwire sat down with PhoneNews.com late last night, with one clear message; the Clear iSpot is not six feet under. Read more to see what they had to say, and where Clearwire stands on the Clear iSpot.
Sprint and Clearwire Roll Out WiMax in San Francisco
After almost two years, Clearwire and Sprint have jointly rolled out 4G WiMax broadband service to the city of San Francisco and surrounding cities. This also follows months of beauracratic wrangling with the San Francisco Planning Commission. The coverage area extends from the San Francisco Bay and Oakland to South Bay including San Jose and […]
Deal: Clear iSpot – $20 Shipped, Today & Tomorrow
Clear is having their best sale ever, today only. The Clear iSpot is being offered for only $20 shipped, no service or commitment required. The Clear iSpot is designed to provide 4G mobile hotspot service to Apple Mobile Devices (iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad), but is easily modified to work with any device. Service is […]
Clear iSpot Web-Based Jailbreak Now Available
A web-based jailbreak tool for the highly popular Clear iSpot is now available which allows the device to be used by non Apple devices with the ironic discovery that the latest revision of the iPad requires the jailbreak as the Wi-Fi hardware MAC address changes have not been propagated in firmware as of yet. This […]
Clearwire Launches Service in Sacramento
Clearwire has launched WiMax service in the city Sacramento with service extending out to Davis to the west, to Elk Grove in the south, to Roseville/Folsom out to the east and Natomas to the north. The service provider is also offering online-only specials for new customers including a 50% discount on the service plan for […]
Sprint and Clearwire Confirm December 1st NYC/LA WiMax Launch, “Late December” for SF
Sprint and Clearwire have jointly confirmed a December 1st launch for its respective WiMax services after months of anticipation from customers and insiders. The San Francisco launch has been relegated to a “late December†launch timeframe. This follows reports of intermittent WiMax service in LA, San Francisco and New York City within the past month […]
Verizon Denies Participation in Clearwire Spectrum Auction
Following up on yesterday’s report regarding Clearwire’s spectrum auction first reported by Bloomberg and Reuters on Tuesday, Verizon Wireless spokesperson Nancy Stark has denied that the wireless carrier is participating in the auction, refuting the original report. Clearwire is seeking enough funding to complete the rollout of its WiMax network and short-term operations which it […]