Sprint Launches Xohm WiMax 4G
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XOHM WiMAX Broadband Service Debuts in Baltimore
New 4G wireless era dawns as unique business model revolutionizes mobile Internet access
HERNDON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
A next-generation 4G wireless network based on mobile WiMAX technology debuted today in Baltimore, heralding the start of a new era for wireless consumers as Sprint (NYSE: S) officially launched XOHM(TM) mobile broadband commercial service in the first major U.S. city.
“This is truly an historic day with the birth of a completely new Internet-based business model that alters the dynamics of the traditional telecom industry,” explained Barry West, president of Sprint’s XOHM business unit. “Wireless consumers will experience WiMAX device and XOHM service innovation on multiple levels as the computer, Internet, telecom and consumer electronics industries converge to redefine wireless mobility.”
XOHM WiMAX will extend the home or office Internet experience and mobile multimedia applications to other places and additional devices. With XOHM, consumers, businesses and local governments will ultimately be able to experience new forms of interactive communications, high-speed mobile Internet browsing, social-networking tools, location-centric services and multimedia including music, video and on-demand products at faster average downlink speeds of 2-4 Mbps. The data-centric XOHM broadband service differs from present wireless offerings in that:
No long-term commitments or contracts are required, freeing customers from restrictive long-term subsidized plans;
Monthly home, on-the-go and day-pass Internet plans provide service choices;
A single monthly charge covers service for multiple WiMAX access devices;
WiMAX devices are purchased like other computing/consumer electronic devices,
XOHM broadband service is self-activated and includes future updates capability;
Customers can enjoy an Internet portal offering enhanced mobile services;
The Open Internet business model transcends other carriers’ wireless walled gardens that restrict services, choice and innovation.
Starting today, customers can purchase XOHM-branded Samsung Express air cards for $59.99 and ZyXEL modems for $79.99 via XOHM web, telesales or select Baltimore-area independent retailers. Additional WiMAX devices such as a ZTE USB modem, Intel Centrino 2 WiMAX notebook PCs and the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition are expected in market later this year.
Introductory offers allow customers to choose from both daily and month-to-month service options. At launch, mobile WiMAX service plans include a $10 Day pass, $25 monthly Home Internet service and $30 monthly On-the-go service. Special launch pricing includes a $50 “Pick 2 for Life” monthly service option covering two different WiMAX devices. Visit www.xohm.com to view the current XOHM WiMAX coverage area, details of the introductory broadband service offerings and device sales information.
XOHM subscribers will be given free access to a unique and customizable Web site, called MyXOHM, focusing primarily on local services and entertainment content, as well as providing security services, hosted storage and interactive communications. After choosing preferences, subscribers will have their content pushed to a customized and location-aware portal via small digestible widgets.
XOHM continues to work with WiMAX ecosystem partners and others to incorporate WiMAX technology in a range of computing, portable multimedia, interactive and other business and consumer electronic devices, including the availability of XOHM WiMAX in vehicles for navigation information, news and entertainment.
Sprint will be the first and only national wireless carrier to offer customers a dual-mode 3G – 4G device that extends the power of Sprint’s NOW network. Expected to launch in the fourth quarter, this Sprint device will operate on the nation’s largest 3G mobile broadband network and the 4G network in Baltimore and other markets as WiMAX service becomes available.
Source: Sprint Nextel
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July 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Proud NextG User =] …
Proud NextG User =]
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July 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Sprint failed. …
Sprint failed. Telstra in Australia has had a Next G network since 2006 and it’s going from 21MB/s to 42MB/s by the end of this year
July 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
“looks like the …
“looks like the iphone 3g won”,
lmfao!!! sprint’s 4g really is nothing. it’s only available in one city, and they talk about it in nation-wide commercials like it’s in the whole country. it’s not even that fast!! at&t 3g on the iphone already gets 1.5+ mbps. att is already going for 7.2mbps. wow
July 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Nice work. keep it …
Nice work. keep it up. mean time come for social media marketing for esteembpo**com
July 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
nokia is a piece of …
nokia is a piece of , they just cant do what the iphone and palm pre can, if that was a pre with 4g… then we talking
July 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
GospelMusicians …
GospelMusicians were you not waching the video? he hit like 7 mbps Down….. thats like cable speed….
July 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
1. Cover your mouth …
1. Cover your mouth with your hand
2. Make a wish into it.
3.Close your hand (make it into a fist)
4. Hold you hand(the fist) to your heart for 5 seconds.
5.Send this to 3 more videos.
6. Tommorow will be the best day of your life
July 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
I hate to be THAT …
I hate to be THAT commenter, but seeing her walk while talk, then kneel backwards in the seat is very and extremely awkward.
July 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
I install Equipment …
I install Equipment on towers and houses for an unlicensed Wireless internet Privider. I have a computer installed in my car which connects up with 900mhz, 2.4ghz or 5.8ghz. I can get between 512kbps to 6Mbps DOWN and 256kbps to 3Mbps UP most anywhere while going 70mph IN BFE!!! cost per base station using 3 frequency bands 360degree coverage $3,800.00 with all antennas radios and backhaul equip.
OOOOOoooOOOOoooOOOOOoooOOO
I’m am NOT impressed!!!!!
July 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Infrastructure …
Infrastructure equipmen, we want to see the infrastructure equipment! Is it adaptive beam-forming or simple omni antennas?
Please, the subscriber side of the equation is a ‘given’, we want to see the hardware that does the work to make this technology play!
July 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Very nice video. On …
Very nice video. On my website I have online texting for anyone to use. You can create a contact list of friends. Just go to my profile and see.
July 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Now will they cap …
Now will they cap it at 1-2 MB I’m not sure. That looked like just a test to see how fast they can get it.
July 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Ohhhh…OK! Now …
Ohhhh…OK! Now that is Crazy there! That is as fast as my DSL Xtreme! Very nice speeds!
July 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
In the car the guy …
In the car the guy said he was getting a download speed of 7 MB and 5 MB upload which is pretty good.
They should market this to areas that can’t get broadband or they have limited broadband.
July 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Not impressed! 3G …
Not impressed! 3G HDSP already downloads at 1 MB. iPhone uses the older 3G which is not the fastest. My 3G wireless card uploads and downloads at a little over 1 MB. So 4G is not impressive. Give me 2MB and now we are talking!
July 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
pshh jdiddy u …
pshh jdiddy u little peice of .iphone is nothing compared to todays cells phones.HTC owns all.the touch pro alone owns the iphone.and when then touch hd comes out to sprint.its just over.
July 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
HAHA when they were …
HAHA when they were on canloa with the youtube plugin, they forgot to update to mplayer rc2… they’re too default lol
July 28th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
lmao… IPHONE WON. …
lmao… IPHONE WON… SO HAPPY…4G MY MOTHERFUKIN . AND btw BALTIMORE IS NOT THE PLACE. WATER OR BRICK BUILDING IS NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING THE THE SIGNAL BECAUSE ITS GROUNDED. COME TO NEW YORK CITY SPRINT HOLES.