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In an about face, the International Telecommunications Union has expanded the term 4G to include WiMAX, LTE and HSPA+. Previously, the ITU had established WiMAX 2 and LTE-Advanced as the only networking technologies worthy of the 4G name. As a result of this decision, WiMAX, LTE and HSPA+ were considered to be 3G technologies. Despite…
Sprint is gradually making its WiMax network available in more areas this year, and it looks like Denver, Colorado is next on the list. After successful and recent launches in New York City and Los Angeles, the folks of Denver have quite a bit to look forward to. Of course, we all know that these…
We had previously heard that the HTC Knight (Speedy) would launch Jan. 6 and the arrival of some accessories are further proof that this Android superphone with WiMax should be hitting Sprint in just a few weeks. HTCPedia has just landed a few cases and some decent-looking pictures of what it claims to be the…
Clearwire is looking to raise more than $1.1 billion to build out its WiMax infrastructure as the competition in 4G is heating up. Clearwire will be offering debt securities in private placement transactions and the funds will help it build out its mobile data infrastructure. The company provides the service behind Sprint’s 4G network for…
Today, Verizon announced its plans to launch LTE or 4G and Clearwire isn’t missing this opportunity to address that. What’s the subject of debate? Use of the term “4G” and what it means. Basically, Clearwire is admitting that “4G” is being used as a marketing term right now, especially since both Verizon and T-Mobile are…
The ITU recently decided that two wireless technologies would be worthy of the 4G title: WiMax 2 and LTE-Advanced. Despite the decision, however, Sprint has continued to call its WiMax network “4G,” and surprisingly around that time T-Mobile decided to launch a massive campaign calling its HSPA+ network “America’s Largest 4G Network.” This week, at…
Sprint is launching WiMax in Los Angeles, my hometown, on December 1 and it’s heralding the launch with a promotional video much like it did for New York City. If you’ve been wondering just how Sprint’s “4G” network fares with its competitors, it’s all about its data pipes – or the amount of spectrum available…
Remember LightSquared? The company is planning to roll out a 4G LTE network in 2011 and it has just launched its first satellite to get the ball rolling. The company won’t be competing directly against Verizon, T-Mobile or Sprint when it comes to 4G services directly at consumers, as the LightSquared 4G LTE network will…
We recently reported that Sprint made it clear that it might help Clearwire out with funding – along with Clearwire’s other partners – if it came down to it. Now it looks like there may be a little scuffle between the two when it comes to WiMax fees. Apparently, Clearwire thinks it should be getting…
The EVO 4G may still be the best smartphone on the market in terms of specifications these days, but that hasn’t allowed it to go without its fair share of problems. From battery life to screen issues, the EVO’s issues range from annoying to critical. Unfortunately, one more may have recently come to light. Apparently some…