Clearwire showcases Wi-Fi hotspot expander
By Monica Alleven, Wireless Week
CedMagazine.com - April 01, 2009
Expectations are high for a 3G/4G modem to come to market this summer. In the meantime, how about combining Wi-Fi and WiMAX?
That’s what Clearwire Communications is doing with a new accessory that enables standard Wi-Fi products to connect to the Internet at broadband speeds via its Clear mobile WiMAX service. But buyer beware: The Clear mobile WiMAX service currently is available only in Portland, Ore., so consumers in other cities are out of luck until Clearwire launches in more metro areas later this year.
The company says the Clear Spot creates a personal Wi-Fi hot spot that travels with consumer...
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