Clearwire's $150 dual-mode WiMAX / Sprint CDMA modem launches Sunday
by Thomas Ricker 
posted Dec 17th 2008 at 1:33AM
Yup, it's true, the dual-mode CDMA / WiMAX modem is real and will be sold by Clearwire starting December 21st. The $150 device (after $50 rebate and two-year Sprint contract) is a first to function on both Sprint's EV-DO network and Clearwire's nascent mobile WiMAX service currently supporting Baltimore's collection of kitschy beauty salons. So yeah, the modem is of limited interest until Clearwire can build-out its network in 2009, starting with Portland in early January.
Filed under: Peripherals, Sprint, EV-DO, WiMAX
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Techlova @ Dec 17th 2008 3:46AM
thanx for the info engadgetmobile.
guys also read this related blog post -
The Latest in Smartphone Innovations - WiMax, 4G, and Voice Over Wireless LAN -
http://www.techreviews4u.com/2008/12/17/the-latest-in-smartphone-innovations-wimax-4g-and-voice-over-wireless-lan/
J @ Dec 17th 2008 9:19AM
This story isn't accurate. The dual-mode card is a Sprint device and not a Clearwire device. It will be sold through Sprint channels and Clearwire will play the role of MVNO for the 4G portion.
J @ Dec 17th 2008 3:54PM
My bad..I worded it backwards..Sprint would be the MVNO to Clearwire. The point is that it isn't Clearwire selling/marketing this device/service.
Taserbro @ Dec 17th 2008 10:59AM
Well at this point Sprint is a MVNO itself...
BLake @ Dec 17th 2008 12:18PM
That is not entirely true either. Sprint is the majority share holder in the new Clearwire, owning 51%. Clearwire branding and loss of the Xohm name was just part of the conditions. Sprint does have most of the power here.
sndmn23 @ Dec 18th 2008 9:29AM
Yeah, it's a bit different when you're an MVNO to a company you own a controlling interest of.