Clearwire announced three new devices, the CLEAR Spot 4G, CLEAR
Spot 4G+, and the CLEAR 4G+ Mobile USB, bring new 4G connectivity
possibilities to a wide range of Wi-Fi-enabled laptops, netbooks,
smartphones, without of tiered or capped usage plans.
The CLEAR Spot 4G offers the speed and flexibility of a personal
Wi-Fi hotspot, simultaneously connecting multiple Wi-Fi devices at 4G
speeds. The CLEAR Spot 4G is manufactured by InfoMark and will be available for
purchase at $99.99 or for a $4.99 monthly lease
The CLEAR Spot 4G+ adds the option of allowing users to
easily and securely use nationwide 3G coverage when outside the 4G
coverage area. The CLEAR
Spot 4G+ is manufactured by Sierra Wireless and will be available to
purchase for $224.99 or to lease for $5.99 per month.
The
CLEAR 4G+ Mobile USB modem is the first
dual-mode mobile USB from CLEAR to deliver 4G and nationwide 3G Internet
coverage to the MacBook and MacBook Pro along with other non-Mac
devices. Clearwire already offers two 4G-only
USB modems for Mac users, but today introduced the company’s first
dual-mode 4G/3G modem available for Mac users, the CLEAR 4G+ Mobile USB.
When not in the 4G coverage area, the modem will automatically switch
to the Sprint 3G network to provide more ubiquitous data connectivity
around the country. The 4G+ Mobile USB is compatible with MacBook and
MacBook Pro laptops using Mac OS X Versions 10.5.x and 10.6.x. The new
USB also supports netbooks and notebooks running Windows XP SP2, Vista
and Windows 7, all in 32- and 64-bit versions. The new 4G+ Mobile USB is
manufactured by Sierra Wireless.
The 4G+ USB can be purchased for $114.99 or leased monthly for $5.99.
With CLEAR) super-fast mobile Internet service, users
can experience average mobile download speeds of 3 to 6 mbps with bursts
over 10 mbps*, using Clearwire’s 4G network. Unlike service plans from
traditional wireless carriers which cap data usage, CLEAR offers
unlimited 4G usage plans that do not require long-term service
contracts. In most markets, unlimited 4G coverage from CLEAR starts at
$30 for the home, while unlimited mobile plans start as low as $40.