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FreedomPop beta goes live with 500MB of free WiMAX

FreedomPop beta goes live with 500MB of free WiMAX
  • Posted October 1, 2012, 1:30 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • FreedomPop, a year-old startup backed by Skype founder Niklas Zennstrom, has officially flipped the switch on its much-anticipated wireless data service that will give 500MB of free 4G wireless data each month to anyone willing to fork over a deposit…

EE set to launch the UK's first 4G network months ahead of rivals

EE set to launch the UK
  • Posted September 11, 2012, 1:00 PM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Industry News
  • The UK's first superfast 4G mobile broadband network is set to launch after wireless operator Everything Everywhere announced it will start to roll out its fourth-generation wireless service to four cities including London within weeks and increase coverage to 16…

Sprint plans 4G LTE rollout for 100 cities in "coming months"

Sprint plans 4G LTE rollout for 100 cities in "coming months"
  • Posted September 10, 2012, 3:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • Although it was the first to offer "4G" under its WiMax service, Sprint has fallen dreadfully behind likes of Verizon, AT&T and others as the industry's collective efforts began to pave the way for nationwide LTE proliferation. …

Sprint Tri-Fi hotspot coming May 18, supports LTE, WiMax and 3G

Sprint Tri-Fi hotspot coming May 18, supports LTE, WiMax and 3G
  • Posted May 10, 2012, 11:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • In an effort to consolidate all of their network technologies into a single device, Sprint will be releasing the aptly-named Tri-Fi Hotspot to interested customers later this month. Created by Sierra Wireless, the hub will support 4G LTE, WiMax and…

Study: T-Mobile offers fastest 3G, AT&T has quickest 4G

Study: T-Mobile offers fastest 3G, AT&T has quickest 4G
  • Posted April 19, 2012, 7:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Wondering which wireless carrier has the fastest network? PCWorld set out to answer that question, testing several handsets indoors and outdoors across Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle,…

Sprint re-invests in Clearwire, will offer LTE Advanced in 2013

Sprint re-invests in Clearwire, will offer LTE Advanced in 2013
  • Posted December 1, 2011, 2:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Mobile Computing, Industry News
  • Sprint Nextel has extended their partnership with Clearwire in a deal valued at $1.6 billion over the next four years. Sprint will gain better wholesale pricing on WiMax and access to LTE Advanced in the next couple of years. Meanwhile,…

Senate bill could force carriers to be truthful about 4G

Senate bill could force carriers to be truthful about 4G
  • Posted October 14, 2011, 6:31 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing, The Web
  • US Senators are mulling over a bill that aims to cut through the grand marketing façade that is 4G. Filed yesterday, the legislation would force wireless carriers to clarify the specifications of their purported "4G" services. Although major US telecoms…

Sprint to begin 4G LTE roll out next year, finalized in 2013

Sprint to begin 4G LTE roll out next year, finalized in 2013
  • Posted October 7, 2011, 4:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Sprint has announced plans to begin a 4G LTE rollout by the middle of 2012, with a complete upgrade by the end of 2013. The company hopes to cover 120 million people by the end of next year and more…

Sprint mulling Clearwire buyout?

Sprint mulling Clearwire buyout?
  • Posted August 19, 2011, 4:46 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Mobile Computing, Industry News
  • Sprint is reportedly looking to cable providers for an investment that would help Clearwire build an LTE-based wireless network. The struggling WiMAX company has suffered substantial losses this year and it is unlikely they could erect the planned network without…

WiMAX live in San Francisco, AT&T expands Wi-Fi initiative

  • Posted December 29, 2010, 12:00 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News
  • Sprint and Clearwire have just flipped the on switch to their 4G network in four California cities: San Francisco, Oakland, Palo Alto and San Jose. The rollout comes after almost two years since the companies’ first WiMAX broadband market launched in…

WiMAX coming to New York, LA, San Francisco this year

WiMAX coming to New York, LA, San Francisco this year
  • Posted October 18, 2010, 8:59 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News
  • Clearwire has been slowly building up its WiMAX wireless network around the country, starting with small markets and moving to big ones. But with Verizon Wireless almost ready to launch its competing LTE service, which will reportedly reach 38 major…

Toshiba gives Portege R700 built-in WiMAX modem

Toshiba gives Portege R700 built-in WiMAX modem
  • Posted October 13, 2010, 6:41 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Mobile Computing
  • Toshiba has updated its Portege line with two R700 models (R700-S1322W and R700-S1332W) that pack built-in 4G connectivity, allowing road warriors to kick their USB dongle to the curb. The 13.3-inch featherweight ships with an integrated WiMAX modem for speedy…

Samsung shows off WiMAX 2 running at 330Mbps

  • Posted October 4, 2010, 10:41 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in The Web, Industry News
  • Even though WiMAX coverage is still unavailable in most places and the technology’s main backer in the U.S. is already mulling the possibility of adopting LTE in the near future, the WiMAX Forum industry group is moving full steam ahead…

Gateway launches WiMAX-equipped NV series notebook

  • Posted September 29, 2010, 2:01 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Mobile Computing
  • Gateway has updated its NV notebook series, adding a new model that ships with integrated WWAN support. Along with the expected 802.11 Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet network connectivity, the 15.6-inch (1366x768) NV59C66u packs a built-in Intel 6250 WiMAX card --…

Toshiba updates notebooks with WiMAX, GTX 460M

  • Posted September 22, 2010, 3:07 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
  • Toshiba has updated four of its laptops to include a built-in WiMAX modem. The 13.3-inch Portege R705, 14-inch Satellite M645 and E205, as well as the 16-inch Satellite A665 will all be available with integrated 4G connectivity. WiMAX is currently…

Clearwire begins rolling out WiMAX in New York City

  • Posted September 13, 2010, 5:03 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Clearwire's 4G WiMAX network has made its way to the Big Apple -- albeit in a limited capacity. The rollout is nearing completion and the company said it has begun "operational readiness activities" in New York City, as well as…

WiMAX 2 standard to be finalized by November

  • Posted August 16, 2010, 2:44 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News
  • Even though WiMAX's main backer in the U.S. is already mulling the possibility of adopting LTE technology in the near future, the WiMAX Forum industry group is moving full steam ahead with the next iteration of its 4G standard. …

Clearwire to trial LTE network, remains committed to WiMAX

  • Posted August 5, 2010, 12:40 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News
  • Clearwire currently runs a WiMAX network across dozens of U.S. cities, offering "4G" connectivity through dongle modems, mobile hotspots and the EVO 4G handset. But while the company continues to expand its network footprint every month, and partners including Sprint,…

WiMAX spreads in Delaware, California, Florida and Michigan

  • Posted August 2, 2010, 1:29 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Continuing the gradual deployment of their 4G network, Clearwire and Sprint have announced the availability of WiMAX in parts of Delaware, California, Florida and Michigan. More than 240,000 residents of the Wilmington, Delaware region are now covered by the network,…

Best Buy to offer Clearwire's WiMAX service in 2011

  • Posted July 30, 2010, 4:05 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News
  • Earlier this month Best Buy announced it had struck a deal with Sprint to resell wireless phone and EV-DO service under the "Best Buy Connect" brand. Today, they are expanding upon their planned offerings through a wholesale deal with Clearwire…

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