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story category Clearwire Offers Portable WiMax/Wi-Fi Gateway
For $140 (plus $50 modem and monthly subscription), take Clear anywhere...
(old news - 08:38AM Wednesday Apr 01 2009)
tags: prices · business · wireless · hardware · Clearwire
Clearwire this week has unveiled their new redundantly-named Clear Spot Personal Hotspot. The Cradlepoint-developed device is a WiMax-to-Wi-Fi portable gateway, into which you plug the Clear USB modem -- giving you a hotspot on the, uh, spot. The device will retail for $139, and of course you'll have to be a subscriber to one of Clear's Mobile Wimax tiers, which range from $30 a month for 200MB/month data consumption, to a $60 a month tier that offers unlimited access to the Clear network.

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S_engineer

join:2007-05-16
Chicago, IL

good morning

"which range from $30 a month for 200MB/month data consumption"...

geez, that data limit seems pretty low!
permalink · 2009-04-01 09:02:47 · Reply to this

MooJohn

join:2005-12-18
Milledgeville, GA

Re: good morning

That "pretty low" limit goes right along with the "pretty low" price attached to it. They do offer other plans.
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permalink · 2009-04-01 10:35:38 · Reply to this

wifi4milez
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I think that sounds great

Given that Clear is meant to be a wireline replacement, this is actually really cool. You could put this device in your house, or take it on the road with you (as well as all your gadgets!). The other benefit would be that you never need to deal with public hotspots again, nor pay for wifi at hotels and open yourself up to the security risks associated with doing so. Now if only we can get some 4G love in NYC!
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permalink · 2009-04-01 10:34:04 · Print · Reply to this

anjorusso

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$50 for unlimited is too steep

even though its pretty fast and mobile, $50 is a lot of money to pay for unlimited mobile...i hope they will use wimax pricing from xohm.com where you pay $50 for both home and on the go...
hopefully white space broadband will crush both lte and wimax since they're planning to offer their wireless service for close to $10 per month for speeds comparable to lte
i guess it's all a waiting game now
permalink · 2009-04-01 10:41:04 · Reply to this

whtahtefcuk

join:2009-04-01
Urbana, IL

Re: $50 for unlimited is too steep

What $10 whitespace broadband would you be referring to?
permalink · 2009-04-01 11:00:14 ·

wifi4milez
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said by anjorusso :

even though its pretty fast and mobile, $50 is a lot of money to pay for unlimited mobile...
Too steep?? Thats better than many DSL/Cable providers, not sure where your comment is coming from.
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permalink · 2009-04-01 11:22:11 · Reply to this

anjorusso

@speakeasy.net

Re: $50 for unlimited is too steep

yes its steep. i pay $30 per month for 15mbits cable connection!!! and clearwire is going to be what? 5mbits tops?
permalink · 2009-04-01 12:37:31 · Reply to this

wifi4milez
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Re: $50 for unlimited is too steep

said by anjorusso :

yes its steep. i pay $30 per month for 15mbits cable connection!!! and clearwire is going to be what? 5mbits tops?
Ahh yes, another anon poster who didnt bother to read the article! This offering is for unlimited home and wireless roaming usage. The device they are selling allows you to take your home connection with you anywhere in the footprint. Can your cable connection do that??
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permalink · 2009-04-01 13:28:44 · Print · Reply to this

anjorusso

@speakeasy.net

Re: $50 for unlimited is too steep

yes but i share home internet so that does not work out for everyone because when i take the device with me, it means the rest of the folks won't be able to access the internet...
now if they would allow 2 devices for $50, that would be a bargain yes
permalink · 2009-04-01 13:45:58 · Reply to this
iansltx

join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO

Re: $50 for unlimited is too steep

Spectrum costs money, and you have a limited amount of data that can go over that spectrum.

$50 for unlimited, with mobility available, is a bargain. 'nuff said. What cable provider are you on anyway? Around here 8/2 is $65 per month.
permalink · 2009-04-01 15:43:20 · Reply to this

ninjatutle
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join:2006-01-02
San Ramon, CA

Re: $50 for unlimited is too steep

Mobility?

If you happen to plan your trip around to the handful of spots they are located.
permalink · 2009-04-01 15:50:31 · Reply to this
iansltx

join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO

Re: $50 for unlimited is too steep

Better than having to track down the nearest hotspot. The concept's good and they're expanding. Plus you've got the hybrid EvDO/WiMAX modems, which will give you at least 3G coverage practically anywhere.
permalink · 2009-04-01 17:12:35 · Reply to this
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