Clearwire Confirms Deactivated CLEAR iSpots Are Bricks
A representative for Clearwire confirmed to PhoneNews.com today that inactive CLEAR iSpot 4G modems are, as of now, glorified bricks. They cannot be reactivated on any Clearwire service, nor can they be converted to standard Clear Spot devices. This follows on our reporting, early this morning, that Clear iSpot devices on suspended monthly service plans […]
Clearwire Quietly Terminates CLEAR iSpot Plans, Gives Until 10th Before Shutdown
It appears that Clearwire Corporation is giving iSpot customers less than 72 hours to sign up for new service. The carrier quietly let customers who have iSpot accounts in suspended animation (or inactive status) know that they have until February 10th to reactivate their service, otherwise their accounts will be terminated. The more shocking news […]
Clearwire Blocking Rooted Clear iSpots?
Readers have been reporting that Clear iSpots that have been rooted with the web-based exploit developed by hackers looking to use Clear’s service at the $25 special rate, are being actively blocked by network access until the devices are updated with a new version of the firmware. It appears that Clearwire is using low level […]
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.
Clear iSpot Suddenly Discontinued
Clear has suddenly discontinued its most popular product in the iSpot, five months after being first introduced as a way to entice owners of Apple’s device lineup (iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad as well as select Macbook models) to purchase WiMax hardware and service as an alternative to more expensive and capped monthly 3G service. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]