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McCaw's Wireless ISP Begins Trial Run This Summer

Posted by timothy on from the more-wireless-always-good dept.

prostoalex writes "Wireless legend and billionaire Craig McCaw is moving into broadband wireless business with his new company. ClearWire will launch the service this summer in Jacksonville, FL and St Cloud, MN. The offerings will include 512 kbps, 786 kbps and 1.5 Mbps plans. Pricing is not revealed yet, but Business Week cites industry insiders claiming it's going to be in $40-50 range. ClearWire will rely on WiMAX (802.16) technology."

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  1. just curious... by LBArrettAnderson · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    i know the article mentions they are using 802.16, but just out of curiosity, How many hours per week do you use wifi for computer connectivity outside your home?

    0 hours
    1-2 hours
    3-4 hours
    5-6 hours
    7-10 hours
    11+ hours

  2. 93, you idiot! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Reagan was born in 1911.

  3. Re:Sad news ... Ronald Reagan, dead at 54 by Fishstick · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Ronald Reagan is _not_ dead, he just went home.

    Agent K

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