Report: Clearwire Holding Spectrum Auction
Bloomberg and Reuters are reporting and citing unnamed sources that confirm that beleaguered internet service provider Clearwire is currently attempting to auction off some of its current spectrum holdings in order to raise the funds necessary to continue operations, following extended talks with T-Mobile USA. The report goes on to confirm that AT&T, Verizon Wireless […]
Clearwire Responds to Throttling Complaints
Following weeks of customer complaints regarding allegations of intentional throttling by home users and being told by representatives that Clearwire caps access to 8GB of transfer per week for home service, Clearwire has released an official statement. “Clearwire maintains a "hands off" approach to managing our network," "we only manage the network to the extent […]
Gateway Announces NV59C66U with Built-In WiMax
Gateway has announced the immediate availability of the NV59C66U notebook with an integrated WiMax modem. The laptop features are configurable with Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, AMD Athlon, or AMD Turion processors along with Wi-Fi N radio and optional Blu-Ray drive. The laptop as configured with WiMax is $699.99 and available now.
FCC Reveals Clear-Branded Modem/Router with VOIP Passthrough
The FCC has revealed and approved a new unannounced Clear branded modem/router with an RJ-11 jack for VOIP passthrough capability. The device also features a built-in Wi-Fi radio and Ethernet jack. No further information is available at this time.
Clearwire CEO Confirms T-Mobile Talks for Possible Investment
Clearwire CEO Bill Morrow has confirmed to Reuters that the internet service provider is in preliminary talks with T-Mobile USA to court the carrier as a possible investor after weeks of speculation and reports on the financial health of the venture. The talks center on T-Mobile becoming an equity investor in the company, which would […]
Sprint and Clearwire Rolling Out WiMax in San Francisco
Multiple reports have confirmed that Sprint and Clearwire are quietly rolling out WiMax service in San Francisco with speeds of 5 and 7 Mbps down and 1.2 Mbps up with full signal indoors and speeds between 2 and 4 Mbps outdoors around the localities of Potrero Hill and in San Francisco proper. Neither Sprint nor […]
Sprint and Clearwire Rollout WiMax in Orlando
Sprint and Clearwire have jointly announced the launch of WiMax service in Orlando FL following the launch of service in Nashville last week. The service extends to the suburbs of Lake Mary, Kissimmee, Waterford Lakes and Winter Garden. Clear is also running an online-only launch promotion where the provider is offering the first two months […]
Clearwire Soft Launches NYC and LA Markets
Clearwire has begun a soft launch early adopter program in the New York City and Los Angeles markets ahead of their official launch in the next month, with service plans and equipment available for purchase in select locations. Dedicated retail locations are in the process of being constructed as well as local employment listings confirming […]
Clearwire Launch in South Florida Confirmed
A contractor has confirmed that parts of South Florida will soon be next in line for Clearwire to launch Clear WiMax service within the next month, with testing currently underway by the service provider. Early reports also indicate that the service is currently live around the Ft. Lauderdale area with average speeds of 4mbps down/1mbps […]
Clear iSpot Rooted, Full Device Access Now Available
Shortly after the launch of the Clear iSpot last week, the hotspot intended for use with Apple’s line of iDevices has been fully rooted to allow for access by any device with the $25 plan in place as well as opening up full configuration options to disable automatic firmware updates and enabling custom firmware installation […]