Chicago has long-awaited the launch of a WiMAX network. In 2007, Clearwire and Sprint agreed jointly to build a nationwide network, with Chicago getting the service as early as 2008. The Clearwire-Sprint deal fell apart at the end of 2007, but the two companies merged their wireless broadband units into a new entity in 2008.

Sprint/Clearwire has been work out with Motorola to prepare WiMAX network in Chicago. By following this link,you can watch video of Chicago as official Motorola case studies in USA.

In January 2009, WiMAXian featured Clearwire started to advertise CLEAR WiMAX Chicago on Chicago Tribune.

Recently Clearwire launch 4G WiMAX Mobile Internet in Chicago officially and CLEAR,Comcast and Sprint begin sales in Chicago. This new service provide Chicagoans the fastest mobile Internet, comparable to a home service.

Sprint uses Clearwire’s WiMAX network but sells services under its own name. Sprint will offer a laptop card that is equipped for both 3G and 4G speeds, as well as a “personal hot spot” gadget that allows any device with Wi-Fi to tap into the faster 4G network.

Comcast will roll out its 4G services, which also use Clearwire’s network, later this fall, company spokeswoman Angelynne Amores said in an e-mail. The company will offer a wireless data card and bundle mobile broadband with its existing triple-play options.

The network almost available everywhere, you can check CLEAR coverage map in Chicago.

Mike Doyle,a communications strategist and blogger, decided to dump AT&T and sign-up for 4G CLEAR WiMAX service. As it turns out, WiMAX service is spectacular from his 38th-floor downtown Chicago apartment–not to mention faster than his allegedly “pro” speed AT&T DSL. And then he finally went and got that hammer.Enjoy his video

Although many CLEAR’s new subscriber in Chicago still disappointed about CLEAR WiMAX connection.You can check on DSLReports forum.

Via ChicagoCarLess , ChicagoTribune

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