Re: I seen this being offered before... in http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r15871170 en Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:02:22 EDT Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:02:22 EDT Re: I seen this being offered before... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15877732 phattieg : It is NOT Wi-Max. They offer a Wi-Max "CLASS SOLUTION" meaning they claim the throughput and service is similar, not the same as, Wi-Max. Kinda like "unlimited" internet. Trust me, it's not Wi-Max. How about looking up the meaning of Wi-Max instead of looking up a companies claims.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15877732 Tue, 11 Apr 2006 20:45:13 EDT Re: I seen this being offered before... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15873123 wifi4milez :
said by swintec See Profile :

said by wifi4milez See Profile :

The first talking point is that Clearwire does NOT provide wifi access, their service is provided via Wimax. As for the quality, well that remains to be seen.....
I thought Clearwire has been around a lot longer than this WiMax thing? I seem to remember seeing them around like 2 or more years ago, long before Wimax. There site doesnt offer much into how they operate except that it is off of cell towers. »www.clearwire.com/wireless-broad···view.php
They launched using pre-Wimax in 2004. Clearwire owns the majority of the 2.5ghz wimax spectrum here in the US, therefore allowing them to serve almost all communities. For more info Google "clearwire wimax".
»www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=cl···e+Search
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said by phattieg See Profile :

Clearwire is NOT WiMax. WiMax is a point to point delivery, where a directional antenna is pointed (beamed) to a base station. The Clearwire antennas are inside the modem they give you. It's towers are leased from local cell phone carriers, and the cellular grid becomes your Clearwire grid too. Essentially it's WiFi with multiple access points. It uses a cell phone equivalent standard to negotiate which tower to use. Wireless cracks and technology interest me, and I read up on Clearwire's modems and found that info. I *think* I read somewhere that they use Verizon for something, maybe tower space, maybe network space.
According to their website and online they do use Wimax. In fact, they were one of the first companies to roll out the pre-wimax gear.

"Clearwire offers a Wi-Max-class solution, utilizing next-generation, non-line-of-sight wireless technology, developed by its wholly owned subsidiary, NextNet Wireless. www.nextnetwireless.com."
»www.clearwire.com/company/facts.php

Another article about Clearwire using Wimax:
»www.technewsworld.com/story/37620.html
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Now THATS superfluous!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15873106 Tue, 11 Apr 2006 08:49:05 EDT Re: I seen this being offered before... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15871643 phattieg : Clearwire is NOT WiMax. WiMax is a point to point delivery, where a directional antenna is pointed (beamed) to a base station. The Clearwire antennas are inside the modem they give you. It's towers are leased from local cell phone carriers, and the cellular grid becomes your Clearwire grid too. Essentially it's WiFi with multiple access points. It uses a cell phone equivalent standard to negotiate which tower to use. Wireless cracks and technology interest me, and I read up on Clearwire's modems and found that info. I *think* I read somewhere that they use Verizon for something, maybe tower space, maybe network space.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15871643 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:41:54 EDT Re: I seen this being offered before... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15871345 ineedatech : You know I went to go talk to a sales rep about the phone service. The rep had no clue what he was talking about. Clear wire does not supports the phone adapter behind a router. You must place the adapter in front of the router. I have clearwire and I only get about 3 bars and my speed is around 120k up and 650k down, so if I use the service then my internet connection would be crappy or my QOS on the Phone adapter would be crap. I would have to say even though I don't agree with cable companies sometimes but I have never had any bandwidth problem with Comcast. Clearwire likes to throttle my bandwidth so I know that is why my speed is the way it is..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15871345 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:00:58 EDT Re: I seen this being offered before... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15871308 swintec :
said by wifi4milez See Profile :

The first talking point is that Clearwire does NOT provide wifi access, their service is provided via Wimax. As for the quality, well that remains to be seen.....
I thought Clearwire has been around a lot longer than this WiMax thing? I seem to remember seeing them around like 2 or more years ago, long before Wimax. There site doesnt offer much into how they operate except that it is off of cell towers. »www.clearwire.com/wireless-broad···view.php]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15871308 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 22:55:17 EDT Re: I seen this being offered before... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15871170 wifi4milez : The first talking point is that Clearwire does NOT provide wifi access, their service is provided via Wimax. As for the quality, well that remains to be seen.....
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Now THATS superfluous!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15871170 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 22:36:28 EDT I seen this being offered before... http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15869611 phattieg : I already knew about this VoIP thru Clearwire, but I can't think of where I seen the ad. This is a perfect example of the ISP's control over RESIDENTIAL service. I am the first post probably because nobody else is surprised this provider is doing this. My question is WHY and HOW are they going to provide the service. The why question is why over wifi internet/wireless. And how are they going to deliver the audio, uLAW, GSM, what? I doubt they will be able to deliver anything near the quality of Vonage uLAW. Cable VoIP is the only way to go.

P.S. Is there ANY other VoIP techs out there? Let me know if you plan on getting this service or already have it. I am interested to know what codecs they prioritize/allow/use.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15869611 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:54:19 EDT