Sprint Confirms HTC WiMax Android Device By Summer (Updated)
Many Sprint executives, including CEO Dan Hesse have confirmed to Forbes that an HTC manufactured WiMax device based on Android will be released by the end of the first half of the year. The device in question is expected to be the HTC Supersonic, which was previously leaked last month. The executives go on to […]
Beceem Announces LTE+WiMax Combo Chipset
Chipset solutions developer and manufacturer Beceem has announced that it is currently developing a combination WiMax/LTE chipset for integration into future devices. To that end, the manufacturer is pairing up with Motorola in order to integrate its BCS500 dual-mode chipset into Motorola’s existing WiMax device and networkinginfrastructure with the chipset currently sampling and intended for […]
Sprint HTC Device With WiMax and Android Leaks
The first image of a forthcoming WiMax smart device from Sprint and HTC has surfaced. The device currently known under the code name Supersonic will feature HTC’s Sense UI overlaid on top of Android 2.1 and bases its design on the HD series and MAX 4G available in Russia. The rest of the featureset will […]
Clearwire Holding Off on WiMax Release 2 Until 2011
Clearwire CTO John Saw has confirmed that the mobile WiMax service provider will not be upgrading to the soon to be ratified 802.16m WiMax 2 specification for the foreseeable future, but will consider preliminary trials in 2011. 802.16m, otherwise known as WiMax 2, is expected to be ratified by the IEEE standards body later this […]
Clear Connection Manager for Windows Updated
Last night, Clearwire issued an update for the Clear connection manager for Windows. Version 1.0.5.0035 (which replaces 1.05.0019) does not have a change list posted, but Clearwire suggests all Clear, Clearwire and XOHM customers upgrade. They do caution that Windows 7 users should disconnect their WiMAX devices before running the installer, and reconnect after it […]
Sprint Confirms Overdrive 3G/4G Router
Sprint has officially confirmed the first details and specifications regarding the previously leaked 3G/4G device leaked within the past few days now known as the Sprint Overdrive. The Sprint Overdrive will be the first hybrid 3G/4G router with a built-in microSDHC slot and display that supports shared storage between 5 users over Wi-Fi as well […]
Cradlepoint Announces New WiMax/3G Routers at CES
Cradlepoint has announced two new forthcoming consumer WiMax/3G routers and one currently available enterprise router during CES. The portable consumer router allows sharing of a single WiMAX connection with multiple devices via Wi-Fi and will feature Wi-Fi 802.11n with VPN, WPA and WEP for security as well as support for 16 simultaneous users/devices and a […]
Apple iSlate to Support Clear WiMax Service? (Updated)
Clear has created an image filled with random electronics on its site that demonstrates the now legendary Apple Tablet mockup that surfaced during this year. This development could signal support for Clear WiMax service in the tablet either via built-in modem or driver support for USB dongles, but the image has yet to be independently […]
Sprint Launches Motorola CPEi25150 WiMax Modem for Home/Office
Sprint has quietly announced the availability of the Motorola CPEi25150 WiMax Modem for home/office Sprint 4G WiMax service. The modem is now available via DirectShip for $99.99 after $150 instant rebate and a new two year agreement with a Sprint 4G Desktop Modem Plan starting at $49.99/month.
Time Warner Launches Road Runner Mobile WiMax Service
As expected, cable provider Time Warner has launched its Road Runner Mobile WiMax service after the simultaneous launch of Clear service in Honolulu, Maui, North Central Texas and North Carolina yesterday. The following three service plans are offered under Road Runner Mobile: National Elite: Unlimited access to Clear WiMax and Sprint’s 3G EVDO Rev. A […]