Consumers and businesses now have access to mobile Internet
service several times faster than 3G
4G mobile Internet promotion available for as low as $30/month at
Clear.com
HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 2009--
Clearwire Communications, LLC, an operating subsidiary of Clearwire
Corporation (NASDAQ:CLWR) announced today the expansion of its sales
operations for CLEAR’s super fast mobile Internet service in Honolulu
and Maui.
With CLEAR, consumers and businesses can access the Internet wirelessly,
at true broadband speeds – at home, in the office, and on the go
anywhere in the CLEAR coverage area. CLEAR covers 800,000 of the 1.2
million people in the state of Hawaii. Service extends 1,759 square
miles over three islands: Oahu, Maui, and Lanai.
“CLEAR is excited to bring to Honolulu and Maui residents, businesses
and visitors an Internet experience similar to what they’re used to
having at home or the office, anywhere around town or on the go,” said
Jon Gelman, Clearwire’s regional vice president. “We're pleased to
provide this community a valuable new category of Internet service
designed to make people’s lives more enjoyable and more productive.”
A CLEAR Difference
The CLEAR customer experience is similar to that provided by Wi-Fi, but
without the short-range limitations of a traditional Internet hotspot.
CLEAR uses a wireless 4G technology that differs from Wi-Fi called
WiMAX, which provides service areas measured in miles, not feet.
Furthermore, CLEAR gives you average mobile download speeds of 3 to 6
mbps with bursts over 10 mbps.*
As the Internet integrates deeper into daily life, the opportunities to
stay connected and be productive are enhanced by CLEAR in numerous ways.
For example:
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A mobile professional no longer needs to seek out Wi-Fi hotspots or be
constrained by the speeds and limitations of 3G modem cards;
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A college student or retiree can now have affordable Internet service
to meet their needs at home, on campus and on-the-go;
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A commuter can now work or access entertainment sites like Hulu or
Pandora on the way to and from home;
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A busy parent can now have full Internet connectivity for kids
studying or playing games in the back of the family minivan.
For these and many other customers, CLEAR’s simple and innovative
pricing provides ultimate flexibility. CLEAR’s mobile and residential
plans can be purchased by the day or by the month, with several
no-service-contract options available. Home Internet service plans start
at $25 (USD) per month. Regular mobile Internet plans start at $35 per
month, or, for a limited time, customers can take advantage of CLEAR’s
mobile Internet promotion with plans starting at $30 per month for
customers that sign-up for service online at www.clear.com.
Customers can also purchase a convenient day pass for $10. Additional
savings are available for customers by purchasing a combination of
services that could include home-and-mobile or mobile-and-mobile
Internet plans starting at $55 for both, or by signing up for a two-year
service agreement. The dual-mode 4G/3G plan is available for just $70
per month with a two-year service agreement. Customers can find full
details about pricing options, business plans and purchasing the service
online at www.clear.com,
or by visiting other authorized CLEAR dealers.
CLEAR service is available online at Clear.com and beginning today at
CLEAR retail stores and authorized dealer locations throughout the area.
CLEAR retail locations are located on the island of Oahu at Windward
Mall, Pearlridge Mall, Ala Moana Mall, Kahala Mall and on Keeaumoku St.
Retail locations on the island of Maui are located at Queen Kaahumanu
Mall and on Dairy Road.
CLEAR service is also available from a number of other outlets including
Best Buy.
Simply Plug-In and Go
CLEAR offers several simple choices for broadband connectivity.
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Clear USB Modem and Clear 4G+ Mobile:
Mobile users simply plug-in CLEAR’s compact, mobile WiMAX-enabled USB
modem into their laptop to get online. From Motorola,
the USB modem is available for only $49.99 or leased for just $4.99
per month. Customers can purchase the modem from a store or online.
Customers who travel across the U.S. may purchase the Clear 4G+ mobile
USB, a dual-mode (4G/3G) modem from CLEAR. The dual-mode capabilities
give the truly mobile user access to nationwide 3G network service
whenever the Clear 4G service is not available. The 4G+ mobile USB is
available to lease for only $5.99 per month.
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Residential Data & Voice Services:
For residential service, CLEAR offers customers a wireless high-speed
modem, about the size of a small book. Customers simply plug the modem
into a power outlet anywhere in their home or office and connect the
modem to their PC or wireless router. This enables consumers and
businesses to install high-speed Internet service without the need to
schedule an appointment, drill holes in their walls, or otherwise
disrupt their day. The Clear Modem, a residential modem from Motorola,
can be purchased for $69.99 or leased for just $4.99 monthly.
Residential customers can also add in-home voice service with purchase
of the Clear Voice Adapter for $15, and receive unlimited local and
long distance service for just $25 per month.
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Clear Spot: With the Clear Spot,
any existing, off-the-shelf Wi-Fi device (compatible with 802.11b/g)
can connect to CLEAR’s mobile WiMAX network. The Clear Spot creates a
personal Wi-Fi hotspot that travels with consumers anywhere they
happen to be within CLEAR’s mobile WiMAX service area. This $139.99
device is a portable, battery-powered router that seamlessly connects
up to eight standard Wi-Fi-enabled devices (computers, mobile phones,
portable gaming, consoles, cameras, etc.) to the Internet via a Clear
USB modem to access CLEAR’s mobile WiMAX network. The Clear Spot is
compatible with both the Clear 4G and Clear 4G+ mobile USB dual-mode
service options.
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Intel Embedded WiMAX Laptops:
Numerous CLEAR-compatible embedded WiMAX laptops based on Intel®
Centrino® 2 processor technology are now available directly from their
manufacturers and through other channels. From Dell, these include
the, Latitude E4300, Latitude E6400, Latitude E6400 ATG, Latitude
E6500, Precision M2400, Precision M4400, Vostro 1520 and Vostro 1220.
From Fujitsu, this includes the LifeBook P8020. WiMAX-ready laptops
from Lenovo include the ThinkPad line: SL410, SL510, X200, X200s,
X301, T500, and W500. From Samsung, this includes the X460 notebook as
well as the NC10, the first WiMAX-enabled netbook based on the Intel®
Atom™ processor, available in the U.S. From Toshiba, available on
ToshibaDirect.com, the Toshiba Satellite U505, powered by the Intel®
Core™ 2 Duo, can be configured with the WiMAX/WiFi module.
Clearwire will celebrate the official launches in each market with
retail store openings, ad campaigns and promotional offers through the
end of the year. A CLEAR consumer celebration event, including service
demonstrations, special guests, prizes and giveaways will be held in
January.
Clearwire 4G Markets in 2009
Clearwire’s 4G network will expand to numerous markets around the
country, and services will be offered by different service providers
depending on the market. By the end of 2009, Clearwire’s 4G network is
expected to be available in more than 25 markets covering over 30
million people in places such as: Atlanta and Milledgeville, GA;
Baltimore, MD; Boise, ID; Chicago, IL; Las Vegas, NV; Philadelphia, PA;
Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro, NC; Honolulu and Maui, HI; Seattle
and Bellingham, WA; Portland, OR; and Dallas/Ft. Worth, San Antonio,
Austin, Abilene, Amarillo, Corpus Christi, Killeen/Temple, Lubbock,
Midland/Odessa, Waco and Wichita Falls, TX.
For more information about CLEAR, visit www.clear.com
or become a CLEAR Insider on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CLEARinsider.
Detailed company information about Clearwire is available at www.clearwire.com.
For press and broadcast: Product images, video footage and company logos
can be downloaded from the Clearwire’s website at: http://newsroom.clearwire.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=214419&p=imagegallery.
About Clearwire
Clearwire Communications, LLC, an operating subsidiary of Clearwire
Corporation (NASDAQ:CLWR), offers a robust suite of advanced high-speed
Internet services to consumers and businesses. As part of a multi-year
network build-out plan, Clearwire's 4G service, called CLEAR(TM), will
be available in major metropolitan areas across the U.S., and bring
together an unprecedented combination of speed and mobility. Clearwire's
open all-IP network, combined with significant spectrum holdings,
provides unmatched network capacity to deliver next generation broadband
access. Strategic investors include Intel Capital, Comcast, Sprint,
Google, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. Clearwire
currently provides 4G service, utilizing WiMAX technology, in 27 markets
and provides pre-WiMAX communications services in 34 markets across the
U.S. and Europe. Headquartered in Kirkland, Wash., additional
information about Clearwire is available at www.clearwire.com.
* Speed claims based on download speeds only. Actual performance may
vary and is not guaranteed. CLEAR performance claim is based on average
download user speeds achieved during tests performed on the CLEAR
commercial network by CLEAR. Other carrier performance based on their
advertised claims.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the
meaning of the securities laws. The statements in this release regarding
plans for the development and deployment of the first nationwide
next-generation wireless broadband network based on mobile WiMAX
technology; the timing, availability, capabilities and coverage of our
network, including market launch plans; products and services to be
offered on our network; planned marketing and branding efforts and other
statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements.
The words “will,” “would,” “may,” “should,” “estimate,” “project,”
“forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “believe,” “target,” “designed,” “plan”
and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are projections reflecting
management’s judgment and assumptions based on currently available
information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the
forward-looking statements. Future performance cannot be assured. Actual
results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to,
the risks referenced in the section of Clearwire’s Annual Report on Form
10-K filed March 26, 2009 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q entitled
“Risk Factors,” filed November 10, 2009. Clearwire believes the
forward-looking statements in this release are reasonable; however, you
should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which are
based on current expectations and speak only as of the date of this
release. Clearwire is not obligated to publicly release any revisions to
forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this
release.
Source: Clearwire Corporation
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425-216-7787 (office)
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