I've run speedtests all over Roswell, and i usually get 8-12mbps downstream with the USB modem while traveling in my truck. I get anywhere from 4-8mbps inside my house, and 10-12 outside the house in my neighborhood. The USB modems are NOT capped, so the 4mbps advertised speed is the “average”. Your real speed really depends on your distance to the tower and obstructions.

With the RSU (residential modem) that is supposedly capped at 6mbps I usually get 8mbps downstream. The upload speed is a constant 500kbps with both the USB modem and RSU.

Clear currently has 459 live towers in the metro area, with 200 more about to go live, and another 400 under construction (will be live in late 2009 or early 2010). We currently cover about 700 square miles and they are bringing new towers on-air daily. There will be over 1,000 towers when the Atlanta build-out is complete.

If you order directly from Clear you have to wait for shipping and install the equipment yourself. If you buy it at a store such as Radio Shack or one any of the other wireless retailers, they won't come to your house for a free demo or install it for you. The benefit of ordering through an authorized dealer such as myself is the personalized service (and free stuff).

The free profressional installation includes setting up your home network (wired or wireless), setting up your laptop, finding the best signal in your home, etc. We are a full service IT company and I personally have 17 years experience in the IT field.

Free stuff we are giving away currently when you signup through us (depends on the plan you sign up for):
Linksys Wireless-G or Wireless-N router (for home)
Linksys Wireless-N laptop cards or Wireless-N PCI cards for dekstops
4GB & 8GB Sandisk USB flash drives
We will pay your $35 activation fee (if you go with no contract)
Free Clear Voice Adapter (ATA)
We will offer more freebies as we get them into inventory.

I have cable internet at home as well as a backup AT&T DSL connection (charter has lots of outages), and i've actually cancelled the DSL service because Clear is much more reliable. I would recommend Clear to anyone except hardcore gamers (because of the 60-80ms latency to the tower). For everyone else, it works great and the latency is not even noticeable.

I also highly recommend Clear Voice – i replaced my charter VOIP home telephone with it and i love it! It uses the same adapters as vonage, but the call quality is much better than vonage and Clear offers more features. And it's only $25/month and $15 to buy the phone adapter (ATA).

I've also tested the ClearSpot w/ USB modem indoors, and it is truly an amazing device! I get 5-7mbps down inside my home through the ClearSpot (someone stated in a previous post that it is limited to 2mbps – this is NOT true). I have not tested the ClearSpot outdoors yet, but I imagine the speeds are even greater. The WiFi range is excellent for such a small device, and it has a 4-hour battery so you can take it anywhere.

Call or email me to setup your free in-home demo and/or to order service. You have the option to lease the modems for $4.99/month if you get the 2-year contract (waived $35 activation fee, $120 pro-rated early termination fee). If you go with no contract, you must purchase the equipment and there is a $35 activation fee (we will pay it for you!) You may also contact me if you have ANY questions about the Clear service or how it works.

Contact information:
CMD Enterprises
Chris Dixon – Owner
cell: 404-988-6098
email: cdixon@clearlyatl.com
web: http://www.clearlyATL.com (website is still in BETA)

Right now you can get what Clear calls a pick two. You get one unlimited laptop card with 4mb download minimum and 500k upload. you also get the 6mb download home service. Both of these you can get for $55.00 a month. If you dont need the home service you also have the option to get two unlimited laptop cards for the same $55.00 price. Another key note is that as long as you are a clear customer that monthly price will never change.

Thanks!
Greg Creeson
404-831-2929