Clearwire Corporation (stylized as "clearw˙re" in the logo) is a wireless broadband Internet service provider (ISP) serving markets in the United States, Ireland, Belgium, Denmark (with Danske Telecom) and Mexico (via MVSNet). Clearwire was founded by cellular phone pioneer Craig McCaw in October 2003 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington. Clearwire currently uses Expedience wireless technology, dubbed Pre-WiMax, transmitted from cell sites over licensed spectrum of 2.5-2.6 GHz in the U.S. and 3.5 GHz in Europe.
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On May 7, 2008, Clearwire and Sprint Nextel's wireless broadband unit Xohm announced their intent to merge, combining Sprint's 4G WiMax network (Xohm) with Clearwire's existing pre-Wimax broadband network. Sprint will own 51% of the firm, with ex-Clearwire shareholders owning 27% - a consortium of Comcast, Time Warner, Intel, Google, and Bright House will invest $3.2 billion and own the balance. The new firm will retain the "Clearwire" brand and will sell 4G WiMax mobile broadband to Sprint as an MVNO, while Clearwire and the cable companies will buy 3G mobile broadband from Sprint as MVNOs.
Services
In the U.S. Clearwire offers plans with downlink speeds of 768 kbit/s, 1.5 Mbit/s, and 2.0 Mbit/s, with an uplink speed of 256 kbit/s. In Ireland, Clearwire offers 1 Mbit/s, 2 Mbit/s or 2.5 Mbit/s download / 256 kbit/s upload. In Denmark, Clearwire offers downlink speeds of 512 kbit/s, 1.0 and 1.5 Mbit/s, with an uplink speed of 192 kbit/s. Clearwire also offers its own Voice over IP service, with support for T.38 fax communication, in some areas for an additional monthly fee. As with any ISP, the listed transfer rates are under ideal conditions; actual results vary greatly depending on factors such as service load, distance, and obstacles between the transmitter and receiver. Another factor is that available bandwidth is shared between users in a given radio sector, so if there are many active users in a single sector, each may receive reduced bandwidth.
Conceptually, wireless home internet service provides mobility and reliability between that of broadband handsets and wired broadband access. As such it may be especially appealing to users with first and second homes, both within Clearwire service areas. Conceptually, Clearwire Home Internet service can be described as a "transportable" Internet access solution.
Advertising
Like internet telephone company Vonage, Clearwire has run advertising and promotional campaigns which have included airline tickets and low introductory rates offered to new customers with a contractual agreement.
History
The forerunner of Clearwire was an Arlington, Texas-based company then known as Clearwire Technologies, Inc. (owned by Clearwire Holdings). Clearwire Technologies was formed by a number of investors including Edward "Rusty" Rose, once a co-managing partner of the Texas Rangers. Clearwire Technologies raised at least $100 million and used it to acquire spectrum allocated to various educational institutions in the Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) band.
