wifi4milez
Big Russ, 1918 to 2008. Rest in Peace
join:2004-08-07
New York, NY
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| "We're Not Aiming To Unseat Telcos" YET
Its funny, because I guarantee that once this service is more widespread they will directly target the telco offerings. Right now they dont want to muddy the water, which is a good plan given that they only serve 2 markets right now. Watch the PR and advertising switch fairly quickly once a larger rollout is complete. I suspect by the end of the summer (when a number of other markets are projected to be online) we will be seeing ads comparing their service to local offerings.
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DaveNJ
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join:1999-09-01
New Jersey | Why not voip phones sold as well ? They could be a wireless company in minutes. |
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wifi4milez
Big Russ, 1918 to 2008. Rest in Peace
join:2004-08-07
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| said by DaveNJ  :Why not voip phones sold as well ? They could be a wireless company in minutes. They are already in development. Whether they are 3rd party provided, or purchased directly through Clearwire, remains to be seen. I have seen some dual mode wifi/wimax units, and they look pretty nice. I have also seen some actual cell phones with wimax as well, so there is a lot of cool new gear coming soon.
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FHBroadband
join:2009-04-15
| Clearwire is 6MBPS?
So Clearwire is 6MBPS and has the licenses for NYC Correct?
And how much will service be priced at? I plan on cancelling my Cablemodem and will move all service to Wireless. I will get coverage on my notebook pc and my computer with one bill. |
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TKJunkMail
Enjoy the sun
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join:2002-03-03
Avalon, NJ
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|  Head in sand if they deny AT&T & Verizon aren't competitors
If Clearwire really believes(and I don't think they really do) that AT&T & Verizon aren't their main competitors then they are in for a big shock when LTE is rolled out and delivers speeds as fast as or greater than they can deliver.
Their big advantage is the jump they have on LTE rollout. But it appears that they are squandering that advantage. |
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kaila
join:2000-10-11
Lincolnshire, IL
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| If their deployments are the same as what they've done overseas for the past few years, it will be a very compelling product. If they cripple it, like what the wireless carriers have done with 3G (compared to elsewhere), then LTE will eat their lunch.
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xenophon
join:2007-09-17
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1 edit | I don't think Clearwire will cripple with caps to the degree of 3G. If they cap, it will be comparable to dsl/cable providers.
WiMAX will ultimately compete with ATT/VZW but their target is and should be a broadband provider. The cable companies are interested because they could provide repackaged/bundled WiMAX service in areas they don't have presence or augment in existing areas by providing wireless access to other areas.
The WiMAX model is more like WiFi in that it is controlled by IEEE, which the consumer products industry is already tied into. It's a little more open than the LTE model, controlled by the telcom industry. WiMAX has a better chance getting into a broader range of consumer electronics devices. If LTE manages to do the same, WiMAX may have a hard fall. If just don't see the entire consumer electronics allowing such control from the telcom industry.
I see a place for both to exist independently. |
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wifi4milez
Big Russ, 1918 to 2008. Rest in Peace
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Re: Clearwire is 6MBPS?
said by FHBroadband :So Clearwire is 6MBPS and has the licenses for NYC Correct? They offer a number of different bandwidth options, but yes I believe 6Mbps is one of them. They supposedly have the NYC licenses, so sit tight and lets see what happens.
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spamd
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join:2001-04-22
Rockford, IL | reply to FHBroadband
Yes. All devices on one bill. |
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xenophon
join:2007-09-17
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I don't think they can guarantee a bandwidth due to the nature of wireless. They currently market mobile WiMAX at 2-4Mbps "average" but in ideal conditions some get over 6Mbps.
Also depends on how much backhaul they provide to each site and number of users sharing the site.
Most current WiMAX devices are technically capable of 15-35Mbps, but only in a lab. LTE is claiming these kinds speeds too, but they are lab results, not real world. |
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FHBroadband
join:2009-04-15
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Re: Head in sand if they deny AT&T & Verizon aren't competitors
I didn't buy a notebook yet because of evolving wireless standards and new models due out later this year, early next.
Clearwire is a top contender right now for my broadband needs. Will have to see what competition is like from others, but the involved firms with WiMax seemed to indicate that WiMax had the rollout advantage and had huge potential to spread really fast and be a low cost product. |
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xenophon
join:2007-09-17
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1 edit | I wouldn't buy a notebook dedicated to a service. You can add any network format through USB or card slot. This won't tie you to any one carrier.
Intel needs to push WiMAX into notebooks a little harder though by only producing WiMAX/WiFi combo chipsets.
One advantage of WiMAX is that there are no contracts needed (though there are contract options).
Sprint sells and EVDO/WiMAX 3G/4G combo card but unfortunately it's $80/month, which doesn't make sense as you could only use one network at a time. |
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KoolMoe
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Annapolis, MD
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| Wireless is for mobility...
...of course. I have a residence. Unless pricing is dramatically lower for any wireless broadband offering, I'll stick with wired.
If I want a wireless plan, it's for mobility. The greater the coverage area, the greater my broadband-accessible mobility.
I'd like to see CW succeed simply to have more choices out there. But, frankly, if I were to pay for a mobile service now, it would have to be a telco like Sprint or VZ. At least with that service, I can be 'online' in a lot more locations that with CW. Speed only matters when access is equalized.
Fast CW only in a couple cities of slower Telco in a much greater area?
It's no contest. CW has to hugely expand their reach before becoming viable to consumers like me.
KM
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amar11372
join:2005-01-02
Jamaica, NY | reply to DaveNJ
Re: "We're Not Aiming To Unseat Telcos" YET
Currently only available in Russia on the YOTA mobile WiMax network. You can make wireless VoIP calls just like a mobile phone. The reviews are currently satisfactory.
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