The City's primary goal for this project is to enhance public safety by dramatically increasing the information available to mobile police officers and firefighters. Clearwire’s progress had been impeded by litigation initiated by a local cellular company. A purchase agreement was announced and approved the end of 2009 opening the door for Clearwire to complete and launch their state-of-the-art 4G network in Grand Rapids. Following Clearwire’s fourth quarter 2010 and full year 2009 earnings conference, call during which the company announced plans to launch in 100 top ten markets such as New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Houston, the San Francisco Bay Area. Denver, Minneapolis, and Kansas City, Clearwire executives confirmed the company’s plans to complete launch of its 4G wireless broadband services in Grand Rapids later this year. We expect that this is very good news for Grand Rapids and the region MORE >> FREE Report: A look inside Clearwire's Network 1/25/10 VIDEO What is the next big application for WiMAX in 2010? A Peek at a Clearwire Tower Cabinet 1/26/10 SLIDE SHOW Clearwire to launch WiMAX Smartphone in 2010 1/8/10 Clearwire's legal trouble delaying West Michigan wireless network may be resolved soon
Sprint to acquire iPCS to end lawsuit 10/19/09 WiMAX Coming to Chicago 10/22/09 | |||
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When & Where to Find Clearwire 4G in Q4 2009 Clear pricing options Watch and you may spot a 'Clearwire vehicle or two running around the community.. | |||
Company announces WiMAX tablet ►► WiMAX News Analyst on Clearwire WiMAX Roll Out in Atlanta 6/22/09 ►► | |||
News Release Clearwire and Cisco Form Alliance to Deliver 4G Mobile Internet Services for Consumers and Businesses MORE ►► | |||
Wifi Hot Spots & Web sites While Clear WiMAX service will be ubiquitous, Clearwire will also provide free wi-fi hot spots for visitors and occational users who do not subscribe to WiMAX. Help us by suggesting hot spot locations and we links ►► | |||
| Intel Video: How WiMAX Works WiMAX Laptops Slide Show About Clearwire Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by wireless pioneer Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of simple, fast, portable and reliable wireless high-speed Internet service. Clearwire customers connect to the Internet using licensed spectrum, thus eliminating the confines of traditional cable or phone lines. Headquartered in Kirkland, Wash., the company launched its first market in WiMAX vs. Other Wireless Technology WiMax: Long-range wireless rolled out by companies This new technology is similar to Wi-Fi, but its signals can travel for miles. WiMax also works differently. Anyone can set up a Wi-Fi antenna, or hot spot, in their home or business. WiMax is designed to be rolled out by big companies, who put WiMax transmitters on towers. The carriers then sell the wireless service, often as a subscription. Speed: 6-10 megs down Distance: Nearly 2 miles Project Background | For more information:
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