Clearwire Reveals New Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Router - Demos Fast Service in Streetcar

By Editor Wireless and Mobile News on January 9, 2009 12:29 PM

We found some great demonstration videos from the Clearwire launch in Portland, Oregon.

Clearwire will launch a new home router designed for their mobile WiMax service. It basically creates it’s own Wi-Fi hotspot and can used in the car, in park or on the go. The WiMax router allows the signal to be used by up to eight Wi-Fi devices.

They also have a dual mode modem that connects to 3G and WiMAX networks.

There is a demo video from showing streamed videos, music and other data intensive app used on notebook computer inside a streetcar. They also view traffic cameras live.

Clear delivers a “True Broadband” experience, with up to 6 Mbps download speeds with the Clear residential modem, while mobile Internet customers can expect to receive up to 4 Mbps download speeds. (Videos can be viewed by clicking on continue reading)

Clear’s mobile, residential and business plans can be purchased by the day or by the month, and do not require long term service contracts. Home Internet service plans start at $20 per month, while mobile Internet plans start at $30 per month, or customers can purchase a day pass for $10. Additional savings are available for customers that purchase both home and mobile Internet services or that sign up for a two-year service agreement. Full details about pricing options are available at www.clear.com.