"With CLEAR Spot, we've combined the speed and mobility of our 4G service with the ubiquity of Wi-Fi to create the best possible broadband experience for our customers," said Scott Richardson, chief strategy officer for Clearwire. "While many CE devices will eventually include embedded WiMAX technology, our customers can now easily use their existing Wi-Fi-enabled phones, cameras, game systems, or laptops in compelling new ways. Since CLEAR is a true broadband Internet service, which just happens to be delivered wirelessly, we actually welcome the use of heavy bandwidth data applications that conventional 3G network operators may discourage or simply can't support. In fact, we encourage our customers to use their Wi-Fi-enabled smart phones, or other CE devices, on our open network to receive better Internet connections."

"CradlePoint technology is at the forefront of device interoperability and we are excited to enter the WiMAX ecosystem through our relationship with Clearwire in developing the CLEAR Spot device," said Jack Alton, CradlePoint vice president of sales. "Clearwire's mobile WiMAX network offers an attractive opportunity to expand the reach of our products into a new and growing mobile networking standard while helping the company to expand the value of WiMAX to the wide array of Wi-Fi-enabled devices already in the marketplace."

Wide Range of Devices & Applications

With an all-IP network designed specifically for data, CLEAR's mobile WiMAX service delivers mobile download speeds up to 4Mb per second to any Wi-Fi devices used in conjunction with CLEAR Spot. CLEAR's mobile Internet plans do not require long term service contracts and can be purchased by the day for just $10, or by the month, starting at $30 per month. CLEAR's flexibility and capability enables consumers, businesses, and government agencies to receive greater value from the devices they already own. Possible examples include:

• 3G Smartphone Owners: Owners of an Apple(R) iPhone(TM) 3G and iPod(R) Touch, select Blackberry(R) smartphones or Windows Mobile phones, a G1 (Google's(TM) first Android(TM) phone), as well as the upcoming Palm(R) Pre(TM), could connect to the Internet at speeds several times faster than their phones' embedded 3G technology - without having to find a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Music Lovers: CLEAR customers with an Apple iPod Touch, Microsoft Zune(R), or other Wi-Fi-enabled MP3 player can wirelessly download new songs while sitting outside with friends, commuting to work, or at the gym.
• Photos and Videos: Owners of Wi-Fi-enabled digital cameras or video cameras, like the Sony Cybershot(TM) DSC G3, Panasonic(R) LUMIX(R) DMC-TZ50, or Nikon(R) Coolpix(R) S610c, can now use CLEAR Spot to upload photos or videos right from the ball game, company picnic, or while walking around town.
• Gamers: Fans of the Sony PSP(R) or Nintendo DS(TM) can take portable gaming to the next level by connecting over CLEAR's 4G network to enjoy high-speed multiplayer action on the go.
• Families: One CLEAR Spot device plugged into the family Minivan's power adapter can bring a world of information and entertainment to the backseat. Since CLEAR Spot supports multiple users, one child could use Google to research a homework assignment on a netbook, while another plays video games, and a third watches Hulu while checking on friends through Google Latitude on a laptop.
• Emergency Responders: At the scene of an incident, public safety personnel can use one CLEAR Spot device to set up a mobile command center for up to eight of their existing laptops. This means they no longer need to rely on relatively slow cellular modem cards in order to receive or transmit critical, time sensitive information.
• Business Professionals: The pervasiveness of embedded Wi-Fi in laptops, netbooks, and Macbooks enables business professionals to receive true broadband Internet service around the city, while mobile, or at the office.

Pricing and Availability

As part of a multi-year network build-out plan, CLEAR's mobile WiMAX service is expected to become available in major metropolitan areas across the U.S., and is currently available in Portland, Oregon. The CLEAR Spot router, manufactured by CradlePoint, will be available for $139 at CLEAR stores and authorized dealers or online at http://www.clear.com/ in early-April. The new router is just the first CLEAR Spot Wi-Fi-enabled device from Clearwire. The company expects to introduce other CLEAR Spot enabled products in the coming months.