Sprint Completes Clearwire Merger, Clear Will Replace XOHM
Clearwire today announced the transaction of the merger between Sprint, Google, Intel, and Cable Operators. PhoneNews.com was on the conference call, and we have the key details announced on it. The Mobile WiMAX operator did not provide specifics on when, exactly, their existing pre-WiMAX network would be upgraded to the same WIMAX revision that Sprint’s […]
Clearwire Shareholders Approve XOHM Merger
This morning in a special shareholder meeting, shareholders for the current Clearwire have approved the merger of Sprint’s XOHM division with the aforementioned service provider, creating the new company which will still be known as Clearwire after the transaction is finalized at the end of the month. Sprint’s XOHM division is currently operating in Baltimore […]
Sprint Launches XOHM Service in Baltimore
In a press release this morning, Sprint has officially announced the launch of its long-awaited XOHM Mobile WiMax high-speed internet service in select parts of Baltimore after months of delays. To celebrate the launch, Sprint is offering the choice to purchase two pieces of hardware with a lifetime service discount in its “Pick Two for […]
Sprint Delays XOHM Launch to October
In an email sent out to selected customers today as well as a press announcement, Sprint has announced that it has delayed the launch of its long-awaited WiMax service to October 8th with a limited launch in the Baltimore area with other markets to be launched at a later date. The email sent to customers […]
Backhaul and Billing Issues Behind Sprint XOHM Delay
After Sprint’s announcement that the commercial launch of XOHM WiMax services would be delayed at CTIA, recent comments made by Sprint’s CTO may provide some crucial answers. Read More for complete details.
CTIA Photos & Details: WiMAX Forum
The WiMAX Forum put its presence this year right in front of CTIA attendees… literally. The official WiMAX association was camped out right in front of the entry way to the exhibit floor. Sprint, Intel, Motorola, and Samsung among other companies all touted their latest WiMAX offerings. Read more to see them in live action.
CTIA Photos & Details: Sprint, XOHM, QChat Direct Connect
CTIA was a manic depressive event for Sprint. On one hand, Sprint had QChat Direct Connect and XOHM to show off. On the other hand, XOMH isn’t coming out as soon as Sprint had anticipated. Read more to see all-things-Sprint at CTIA.
Years Old News: Sprint to tap Cable, Google for XOHM WiMAX
PhoneNews.com has previously, and comprehensively covered Sprint’s intentions to partner with several companies for its XOHM WiMAX network. Now other news sources have re-reported this information, brining it back to the front page of the mass media. We originally broke the news on Sprint’s intentions to use WiMAX, as well as their partnerships with Fiber […]
Sprint Confirms XOHM WiMAX Eee PC, OQO
Sprint today made official what was demonstrated at CES yesterday: The company will be carrying WiMAX-enabled versions of ASUS’s Eee PC, and OQO’s Model 02 Ultra Mobile PCs, when the carrier launches their XOHM 4G wireless service, later this year. At CES, Sprint is demonstrating a prototype version of the OQO with WiMAX installed, though […]
Sprint to Launch Restricted XOHM Trial in Chicago, Washington D.C. & Baltimore Metro Areas
According to a report on Telephony Online, Sprint will be soft launching XOHM service in Chicago and Baltimore/Washington D.C. metro areas which will be restricted to Sprint employees by the end of the week. The service will expand outward from the metro areas as demand warrants with the trial kept short to focus on network […]