mobbo
join:2005-04-13
Denton, TX | Yay
Congrats. You have $600 million... now DO SOMETHING WITH IT! |
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rahvin112
join:2002-05-24
Sandy, UT
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On one hand you say they have no future and the other you say Sprint has a more viable future in WiMax. What you fail to mention is that Sprint plans to use Clearwire's network, the agreement should also allows clearwire to use sprints towers nationwide for broadcast points, and with the new at&t spectrum they have 2.5ghz spectrum nearly nationwide.
So if Sprint is going to be the big player in Wimax, and they are using Clearwire's network, doesn't that mean Clearwire will be successful? |
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BillRoland
Premium
join:2001-01-21
Ocala, FL
clubs: | There's got to be something to it
Craig McCaw has a proven history of success, if he's involved I highly doubt this is a money losing venture.
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hottboiinnc
ME
join:2003-10-15
Cleveland, OH | reply to mobbo
Re: Yay
Yah! They can come to Ohio. |
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Matt
Take me down to the paradise city
Premium
join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC | Hrmm....
AT&T sells spectrum to Clearwire as a condition of the merger, then turns around buys them outright, getting the network and the spectrum.
Nice.
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Use the OS tool for the job. |
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juicelee
Premium
join:2000-12-04
Hacienda Heights, CA
clubs: 
1 edit | reply to BillRoland
Re: There's got to be something to it
Teledesic and XO didn't do so well, so I wouldn't say his involvement is a guarantee of success. However, there aren't many players in the wimax market right now, so the potential growth is there (unlike the situation with Vonage's IPO). |
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PolarBear
The bear formerly known as aaron8301
Premium
join:2005-01-03 | Customer Service
With their record of "excellent" customer service, I won't give these bastards a dime for their service or their stock.
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"I invented it, Bill made it famous." --David Bradley, the inventor of Ctrl+Alt+Del. |
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intrstdobserver
@clearwire-dns.net
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Re: There's got to be something to it
Mr. McCaw has been a mastermind at setting up cell phone businesses successfully. Once established he sells the business to the highest bidder. However, he also has had some companies that went belly up shortly after... His Track record although very impressive has come up short at times.
The first 2 years of Clearwire has a net loss of over 400 million dollars with no end in site. This company based on personal experience will never be a viable contender in the broadband market. My personal opinion is that Clearwire will be sold within the next 18-24 months.
Lastly the way to keep a customer happy is to provide superior customer service. Clearwire has and continues to lead the pack with extremely POOR customer service from the 888-clearwi group to the local market service and support. |
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intrstdobserver
@clearwire-dns.net
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Re: Customer Service
I agree 100% with you! Only the few that have had Clearwire for more than 6 months can attest to the extreme lack of care that their customer service has. They have you on a contract while pulling credit for internet.
I would warn all with the old adage, "Buyer Beware." Check into your local Better Business Bureaus(BBB'S) to find out more on this company if your considering their product. |
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Lil Jon
Premium
join:2006-06-26
Lawrenceville, GA
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Re: There's got to be something to it
said by BillRoland  :Craig McCaw has a proven history of success, if he's involved I highly doubt this is a money losing venture. Yup. I can only see this growing. |
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