by Pivot
Tag: WiMAX
Court Delays Sprint WiMax Shutdown
The Sprint WiMax shutdown in Massachusetts will have to wait at least 90 days in response to a lawsuit filed by Mobile Citizen and Mobile Beacon. Sprint wants to
Sprint WiMax Shutdown is One Element of Complex Network Transition
A Sprint WiMax shutdown is targeted for the end of 2015. It is one element of Sprint’s ambitious plan to repurpose spectrum holdings to support LTE and Spark service.
Karma Pay-as-You-Go MiFi Service to Use Sprint LTE
Mobile data service provider Karma will use the Sprint LTE network beginning in mid-2014 to support its pay-as-you-go offering that lets Wi-Fi devices use a cellular
FreedomPop Takes Free Wireless Broadband to the Home
FreedomPop, who launched a “free” wireless broadband service late last year, has now turned their attention to the home.
FreedomPop Adds Sharing to Free 4G Offering
Free 4G service provider FreedomPop will allow users to share data their monthly data allotments with one another and has gained a cash infusion from
Free Internet Provider FreedomPop Offers Deposit Refund on Hotspot
FreedomPop’s free broadband wireless offering is mutating from an “open Beta” to an official launch. A company spokesman told Telecompetitor that customers will be able to
How FreedomPop Will Monetize its New Free Mobile Broadband Service
People who want to use FreedomPop’s free broadband service will need one of three devices. A FreedomPop spokesperson provides details about the devices to Telecompetitor.
Virgin Mobile Launches $35 4G Prepaid Service
Elevate Signs 4G MVNO Deal with Sprint
NetZero Takes Free Internet to Mobile Broadband
NetZero will offer a “free” 4G mobile broadband service of up to 200 MB in data traffic per month, using Clearwire’s WiMax network.
Cal-Ore Moves to 3.65 GHz WiMAX
FreedomPop Takes Free Mobile Broadband Strategy to Clearwire
FreedomPop, the company planning to provide free mobile broadband, said yesterday that it will use the Clearwire network
Sprint and Clearwire Reach Agreement on 4G
Sprint Nextel and Clearwire today announced agreements potentially worth up to $1.6 billion over the next four years in payments for WiMAX services.
NSN Sells WiMAX Portfolio to NewNet
NewNet Communication Technologies announced today that the company plans to acquire the former Motorola Solutions’ WiMAX business from Nokia Siemens Networks.
Open Range Bidder Backs Out, Liquidation Looks to be Next
The fallout from this Open Range bankruptcy could be far reaching. It was the largest ‘broadband loan’ on record by the RUS and now Congress is involved
NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband Coming, Courtesy of Clearwire
United Online and Clearwire announced a new, five-year wholesale agreement to offer a 4G mobile broadband service under the NetZero brand.
Open Range Receives $2 Million Bid
Minnesota has offered $2 million for the assets of bankrupt service provider Open Range Communications.
Did Sprint Just Go From First to Last for 4G?
Sprint confirmed widely held rumors about their upcoming migration to 4G LTE today. The third largest U.S. wireless carrier will transition
Rural WiMAX Provider Open Range’s Troubles Adds to Rural Broadband Debate
Reports indicate that rural WiMAX operator Open Range is in trouble. The company has apparently told most employees they will be laid off and they are potentially looking for a buyer.
Wireless Carriers Look to Huawei for Rural 4G
Michigan-based SpeedConnect and Kansas-based United Wireless–announced that they will be deploying rural 4G networks using SingleRAN equipment from Huawei.
Infonetics Research Shows Strong WiMax Gains
Infonetics forecasts WiMax to have 25 million customers by the end of 2011
Clearwire Sees Future with LTE, Brings WiMAX Future into Doubt
The biggest champion of WiMAX in North America, Clearwire, announced yesterday that they want to migrate away from WiMAX to LTE.
Sprint Offers Wholesale 4G
Sprint is now enabling Wholesale customers with the power of faster download speeds and more bandwidth by providing them with access to America’s Favorite 4G Network.
Can a Tier 2 Market Support Two WiMax Providers?
Tranquility Internet, an Internet service provider that has served the Columbia market since 1997, plans to launch WiMax service on Aug 15 and will compete with