 tiger72SexaT duorPPremium
join:2001-03-28
Saint Louis, MO
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 ·T-Mobile US
1 edit | Good idea. I think that TMO can benefit from leasing some of Clear's spectrum either for their own LTE network, or by contracting Clear for 4g coverage.
Clear's made it known that they're willing to switch to LTE if the market demands it, and this kind of flexibility definitely would help TMO in the long run. Or at least until they can buy some more spectrum in the next wireless auction.
Although Clear's 2.5ghz spectrum has trouble penetrating buildings, the focus on cities aligns directly with T-Mobile's target audience - metropolitan dwellers and travelers. This would also allow TMO to focus on expanding their 3g coverage, providing a significantly faster-than-the-competition (hspa+) backup where WiMax isn't available.
I think one way or the other, TMO and Clear can benefit from a deal. It's good to see TMO looking forward and planning ahead instead of sitting on their asses like they have for so many years.
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join:2008-08-03
San Antonio, TX
·Millenicom
·Cricket Broadband
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·Clearwire Wireless
| New home modem now testing in selected markets »[General] New clear home modems with ext antenna port in the wor
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 Mike_
join:2003-06-24
Fort Lauderdale, FL
·Verizon Wireless..
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Yes, currently 2.5ghz antenna tech has trouble with building penetration, but MIMO Beam-forming seems to solve problems for both high frequency signals and low. See »www.wimax.com/commentary/spotlig···mforming
With these new antenna technologies, Clear's signal problems will be put to bed.
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patcat88
join:2002-04-05
Jamaica, NY
kudos:1 | said by Mike_:Yes, currently 2.5ghz antenna tech has trouble with building penetration, but MIMO Beam-forming seems to solve problems for both high frequency signals and low. See » www.wimax.com/commentary/spotlig···mformingWith these new antenna technologies, Clear's signal problems will be put to bed. Can you give me a guarantee that that will ever be commercialized? EVDV, HiperMAN, WiDEN, UMB, etc |
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