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Title: Carriers to create WiMax network across US - Paul Taylor, Financial Times Post by: Stephen Taylor on July 26, 2007, 03:50:49 AM Carriers to create WiMax network across US - Paul Taylor, Financial Times
Sprint Nextel, the third largest US mobile carrier, and Clearwire are teaming up to deploy a nationwide wireless broadband network based on WiMax, the emerging 4G technology standard. The partnership will enable the two companies to accelerate their existing WiMax network plans and make more effective use of their wireless spectrum to build the first true nationwide WiMax network in the world and catapult the US into the lead in terms of 4G deployment. “This is a win-win for customers and both companies,” said Gary Forsee, Sprint Nextel’s chief executive. Mr Forsee has spearheaded the US carrier’s bold WiMax plans despite scepticism from some investors. Read More.. (http://www.ft.com/cms/s/333e8392-3623-11dc-ad42-0000779fd2ac.html) |