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Portland gave up its wires this week, when Clearwire launched the first 4G WiMAX wireless broadband network in the West, and one of the few in the country (together with those in Baltimore and Maryland). Residents can now enjoy the Internet services anywhere in Portland and around the Portland metropolitan area, the company confirmed.
Clearwire CEO Benjamin G. Wolff called it a historic day for the evolution of computing and communications services in the city and the entire nation. The technology offers access on the go at unprecedented speeds, and as Wolff said, its purpose is to improve customer productivity and make life more enjoyable.
The 4G WiMAX wireless network combines low pricing with extreme mobility and flexibility, answering the needs of all types of customers. The company offers mobile, residential and business plans and best of all, they do not require long term contracts.
For consumers, this means they can employ the Internet services by the day or month. The plans start at $20 per month for Home Internet services, $30 per month for mobile services, and $10 for a convenient day pass.
Clearwire offers resident users a wireless high-speed modem that can be plugged into any outlet at home or at the office, while mobile users can get an USB modem that can be plugged into their laptops, for $49.99.
The next generation broadband was designed to offer consumers improved speed and accessibility at lower costs, as well as change the way they are able to communicate or access the Internet. Portland is just the first stop for Clearwire, as the company plans on making the 4G wireless network available throughout the United State metropolitan areas
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