phattieg
join:2001-04-29
Winter Park, FL
 ·Verizon Wireless B..
·Sprint Mobile Broa..
| reply to wifi4milez
Re: I seen this being offered before...
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. |
|
wifi4milez
Big Russ, 1918 to 2008. Rest in Peace
join:2004-08-07
New York, NY
 ·Verizon FIOS
·Sprint Mobile Broa..
 ·RoadRunner Cable
 ·BroadVoice
| reply to swintec
said by swintec  :said by 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..... 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
--
Now THATS superfluous!! |
|
wifi4milez
Big Russ, 1918 to 2008. Rest in Peace
join:2004-08-07
New York, NY
·Verizon FIOS
·Sprint Mobile Broa..
·RoadRunner Cable
·BroadVoice
| reply to phattieg
said by 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. 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
--
Now THATS superfluous!! |
|
phattieg
join:2001-04-29
Winter Park, FL
·Verizon Wireless B..
·Sprint Mobile Broa..
| reply to 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. |
|
ineedatech
join:2002-07-10
Fort Washakie, WY
|  reply to wifi4milez
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.. |
|
swintec
Premium
join:2003-12-19
Alfred, ME
 ·RapidVPS
·surpasshosting
·Sprint Mobile Broa..
·VoicePulse
·RoadRunner Cable
| reply to wifi4milez
said by 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..... 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 |
|
wifi4milez
Big Russ, 1918 to 2008. Rest in Peace
join:2004-08-07
New York, NY | reply to phattieg
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.....
--
Now THATS superfluous!! |
|
phattieg
join:2001-04-29
Winter Park, FL
·Verizon Wireless B..
·Sprint Mobile Broa..
2 edits | 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. |
|
