<![CDATA[WiMax Just Might Make It: Sprint's WiMax and Clearwire Officially Merge - Gizmodo Comments]]> <![CDATA[WiMax Just Might Make It: Sprint's WiMax and Clearwire Officially Merge - Gizmodo Comments]]> <![CDATA[WiMax Just Might Make It: Sprint's WiMax and Clearwire Officially Merge]]> Voltron an the awesomeness of Voltron was the only reason i read this post.

Zlevee

]]> <![CDATA[WiMax Just Might Make It: Sprint's WiMax and Clearwire Officially Merge]]> We have Clearwire in my area. I've looked into it, but didn't like the options. They want you to sign a 2 year contract. If you try to go the "no commitment" route, they jack the price by about $30 per month...so around $80 per month for just the PC Card service, which is unfortunately the only option around here (in NC).

I've noticed that in other areas (like Seattle) they offer plug-in modems that you can connect to a router. This is critical, as having only one access point for broadband is a non-starter for most people. The 2.0Mbps service is around $45, which is in line with most cable offerings.

I'd like to see them lower the price on the PC Card access to be roughly equivalent to the home modem rates, or at least offer a pc card/modem combo price. I understand charging a premium for the mobility as that is what sets them apart technology-wise, but I think in the long-term they need to compete with the land-based networks on price.

I also think the $100 activation fee is a strong deterrent. I'm not a fan of activation fees, period, but I can accept them if a technician needs to make a house call for installation. In Clearwire's case, you set up the whole thing yourself, and I guess pay them $100 for the priviledge of being one of their customers? I know cell phone providers still charge activation fees, but most broadband providers do not.

I'm all for there being more competition in the broadband space, but from what I've seen of Clearwire so far I'm just not convinced they know how to lure customers in and compete with the established players.

Atrahasis

]]> <![CDATA[WiMax Just Might Make It: Sprint's WiMax and Clearwire Officially Merge]]> @tr: but how did google get to be the black lion....seriously? Are you that in love with google Matt? jk.

Cordfucious

]]> <![CDATA[WiMax Just Might Make It: Sprint's WiMax and Clearwire Officially Merge]]> wimax have worked out pretty good in Canada toronto, my wife have been using it, the cool thing is you can plug it into your car outlet and try to receive wimax as well, so you CAN surf the internet when you're moving in the car (as passenger) the only down side is speed varies depending on the location of the tower.

slstsang

]]> <![CDATA[WiMax Just Might Make It: Sprint's WiMax and Clearwire Officially Merge]]> That has to be the coolest pic I've seen on Giz yet. Capital idea!

SimpleNate

]]> <![CDATA[WiMax Just Might Make It: Sprint's WiMax and Clearwire Officially Merge]]> so i watched an episode of Voltron last night on Boomerang. it was the one where Sven came back to pilot the blue lion, because Lotor wanted the princess as his bride.

totally forgot about Sven. he spoke like the Swedish Chef.

carry on...

tr

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]]> <![CDATA[WiMax Just Might Make It: Sprint's WiMax and Clearwire Officially Merge]]> So the US is now behind in all things wireless and broadband. And now we have Comcast and Sprint leading the way. WE ARE DOOMED!. Sprint I got rid of and I would ditch Comcast but they got that whole monopoly thing round these parts. Nothing but shady service, customer support anger and crazy high prices coming our way! Didn't these companies finish top three in the worst company of the year award three straight years?

What is Google doing hanging out with the douche squad?

fragglepac

]]> <![CDATA[WiMax Just Might Make It: Sprint's WiMax and Clearwire Officially Merge]]> clear wire... invisible wire... a connection like a wire but without a wire...

and enough with the business stuff already... Launch it! I wanna sign up for it and see if I can ditch comcast!

draiko

]]> <![CDATA[WiMax Just Might Make It: Sprint's WiMax and Clearwire Officially Merge]]> clear of wires? stretchin it? yea

dontforget

]]> <![CDATA[WiMax Just Might Make It: Sprint's WiMax and Clearwire Officially Merge]]> @Shikestarr: Err, because even though we dealt with some wireless programming, for the most part we didn't. And the building didn't even allow wireless access, lol.

shamoononon has a hebetudinous dog

]]> <![CDATA[WiMax Just Might Make It: Sprint's WiMax and Clearwire Officially Merge]]> And somebody just said rasterbate.

shamoononon has a hebetudinous dog

]]> <![CDATA[WiMax Just Might Make It: Sprint's WiMax and Clearwire Officially Merge]]> Something about that guy makes me think his bubble has a misprint...

Is it WiMax or Butt Sex?

@Shikestarr: I worked at a place called 'Wireless Facilities'. I thought it was a little weird too.

shamoononon has a hebetudinous dog

]]> <![CDATA[WiMax Just Might Make It: Sprint's WiMax and Clearwire Officially Merge]]> so...big step, and they're really trying to make sure that this pans out...but no word on when it will actually be out, let alone pricing plans and what not?

jrghoull

]]> <![CDATA[WiMax Just Might Make It: Sprint's WiMax and Clearwire Officially Merge]]> I think having the word "wire" in a wireless internet service company name is really really dumb.

Shikestarr

]]> <![CDATA[WiMax Just Might Make It: Sprint's WiMax and Clearwire Officially Merge]]> Comcast.

Why, for the love of God, did they let Comcast in on the deal?

I HATE Comcast.

DustyButt

]]> <![CDATA[WiMax Just Might Make It: Sprint's WiMax and Clearwire Officially Merge]]> For me, the problem was never WiMax, but Sprint. We have employees in Anchorage using WiMax for their broadband internet, and it is top-notch. Now that Sprint realized that they have no choice but to go 'all in', they appear to be making the right decisions.

Good for them.

Monty

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