by Pivot
Tag: WiMAX
Broadband Wireless Bravado Watch – AT&T Cites 7.2 Mpbs
Seems like all the wireless carriers are rushing to claim top dog status for broadband wireless these days. Sprint claims they lead the pack by way of their present day 4G WiMAX service, currently operating…
Sprint Launches First 3G/4G Dual Mode Device
Sprint announced the launch of a dual mode USB modem that can access both their 4G WiMAX service and their 3G EVDO Rev. A service. The USB Modem sells for $149.99, with a two year…
Portland’s Getting Clear
PORTLAND, Ore., Dec 15, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Clearwire and Intel announced today that they will host a press conference on January 6, 2009, in Portland, Ore., introducing the city to Clear(TM) and the “Let’s…
Clear is Born
Clearwire announced the official launch of its new company, having completed the transaction with Sprint Nextel “to combine their next-generation wireless Internet businesses.” Clearwire is also in receipt of the $3.2 billion investment from key…
Full Speed Ahead for Clearwire and WiMAX
With the approval from shareholders now behind them, Clearwire is set to embarq on an historic journey to build a national footprint of 4G mobile Internet in the U.S., potentially creating a new formidable competitor…
Why Did AT&T Buy Wayport?
The acquisition news of the day is that AT&T will buy Wayport for $275 million. The move adds 20K U.S. Wi-Fi hotspots to AT&T’s network and access to 80K globally. Wayport Wi-Fi hotspots include McDonalds…
WiMAX Expanding Broadband Competition in Rural America
Open Range Communications of Denver, Colorado recently received a $267 million broadband loan from the USDA’s RUS program for the build out of broadband in 500 rural communities. The loan proceeds were held up until…
Fairpoint Reveals WiMAX Intentions
Fairpoint will provide WiMAX service in its Northeast markets using equipment from Nortel and Airspan. Fairpoint’s WiMAX network will operate in the 3.65 GHz spectrum band and will be used to deliver broadband to customers…
DigitalBridge Communications Announces Completion of $16.5 Million Capital Raise
ASHBURN, Va., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ — DigitalBridge Communications Corp., the largest private provider of WiMAX broadband services in the United States, today announced it has completed raising a total of $16.5 million of senior and…
DigitalBridge Communications Announces Completion of $16.5 Million Capital Raise
ASHBURN, Va., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ — DigitalBridge Communications Corp., the largest private provider of WiMAX broadband services in the United States, today announced it has completed raising a total of $16.5 million of senior and…
Nex-Tech to Deploy Multi-City WiMAX Network
TORONTO, ON, October 9, 2008 — Redline Communications Group Inc. (“Redline”) (TSX and AIM: RDL), a leading provider of WiMAX and broadband wireless infrastructure products, today announced that Nex-Tech, a subsidiary of Rural Telephone Service…
Towerstream Announces Deployment of Mobile WiMAX in Chicago Network
CHICAGO and MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Oct 01, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — Alvarion’s FCC Certified BreezeMAX(R) 3650 solution brings enhanced wireless broadband services to businesses in downtown Chicago. Towerstream (NASDAQ: TWER), a leading fixed…