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Wednesday
May092012

Clearwire Says Qualcomm Helps to Expand Device Options

Source: Clearwire Press Release

Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq:QCOM) and Clearwire Corporation (Nasdaq:CLWR) announced that Qualcomm will add support for Clearwire's upcoming LTE TDD network to its line of multi-mode LTE chipsets with the inclusion of support for 3GPP's Band 41 (B41) radio frequency. This new enhancement builds on Qualcomm's existing multi-mode, multi-band support for LTE FDD, LTE TDD and major broadband wireless standards, thus enabling OEMs to develop a wide variety of cost-effective, fully harmonized LTE devices for networks around the world.

Qualcomm LTE chipsets supporting the B41 band in combination with other LTE FDD/TDD bands are scheduled for commercial availability later this year.

Monday
May072012

Clearwire Collaborates on TDD-LTE Ecosystem Development

Source: Clearwire Press Release

4G chipmaker Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE:SQNS) and Clearwire (Nasdaq:CLWR) announced an agreement to collaborate on LTE for the purpose of accelerating the availability of LTE devices for Clearwire's planned TDD-LTE network and to optimize the user experience for Clearwire's customers. The two companies will work together on performance testing and certification, standards development, and the creation of devices to support multi-band, multi-mode TDD-LTE and FDD-LTE solutions.

Sunday
Apr292012

Clearwire Plans TDD-LTE Network Launch in 31 Cities

Source: Clearwire Press Release

Clearwire Corporation (Nasdaq:CLWR) announced that New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle will be among the 31 cities where the company will launch its TDD-LTE network during the first half of 2013. Deployment of Clearwire's TDD-LTE network will target high demand "hot zones" in major urban centers where demand for 4G mobile broadband access is high and the need for deep 4G capacity resources is most acute.

The company will announce the additional cities where it will launch TDD-LTE service at a later date.

Thursday
Mar082012

ClearWire Intros $49.99 USB to Offer Instant 4G Connectivity

Source: ClearWire Press Release

Clearwire (Nasdaq:CLWR) announced the availability of the CLEAR Stick Atlas, a new mobile broadband USB device that offers super-fast speeds, unlimited 4G usage plans, and is the first in the U.S. to offer instant connectivity without the need for additional software.

The CLEAR Stick Atlas connects almost any computer or device with a standard USB port to 4G mobile broadband in cities with CLEAR coverage. Unlike other 4G USB devices, the CLEAR Stick Atlas does not require connection manager software to function. Users simply plug in the device and go. With a compact form factor and weight of just 1.1 ounces, the device easily fits into a pocket or purse.

The CLEAR Stick Atlas is manufactured by Ubee Interactive and currently carries a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $49.99 (plus tax and shipping).

Monday
Feb272012

Sprint Announces Private Placement, Proceeds for Potential Clearwire Funding

Source: Sprint Press Release

Sprint Nextel Corp. (NYSE:S) announced that it plans to offer approximately $2 billion in aggregate principal amount of notes due 2020 and notes due 2017 and, together with the 2020 Notes, in a private transaction that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. The 2020 Notes will be guaranteed by the company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries that guarantee its existing credit agreements.

The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other things, redemptions or service requirements of outstanding debt, network expansion and modernization and potential funding of Clearwire Corporation and its subsidiary Clearwire Communications LLC.