Clearwire announced that all Intel core processors must have 4G capabilities in all Best Buy stores by holiday season 2010. The initiative starts now as consumers will be able to access the fastest wireless Internet connection through CLEAR.
“Embedding 4G technology into laptops and netbooks makes it easy for consumers to experience CLEAR’s super fast mobile Internet service on the latest devices,” Mike Sievert, chief commercial officer for Clearwire, said, “The discounted summer and holiday pricing on CLEAR-ready laptops from Intel and available through Best Buy is another way Clearwire is working to meet the rapidly growing demand for true mobile broadband services in the U.S.”
End users that purchase an Intel laptop at Best Buy will be able to stream high quality live video anywhere within the WiMAX network. Family members can upload video to their Facebook page while in the backseat of their minivan. Some of the laptops include the Dell Inspiron 14, Dell Inspiron 15, Dell Mini 10 and Toshiba Satellite M645.
All of CLEAR’s data plans are unlimited, meaning they won’t penalize you for using too much data like the other wireless carriers. The packages start at $40 per month, with bundled services for home and mobile applications. Consumers that purchase one of the 4G embedded laptops are eligible for a $100 discount when customers sign up for CLEAR service with a two-year service agreement.
It’s a solid partnership between three strong companies. Getting the laptops WiMAX-embedded makes it easier for adoption because no additional device is necessary. Just turn on the WiMAX internet connection, purchase a CLEAR service plan and you’re off to super fast wireless connection anywhere within the network.
CLEAR covers 51 million people currently with plans on launching 12 more markets this summer. They currently have markets in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle and Las Vegas. They plan on launching more networks in 2010, including San Francisco, Boston and New York, covering 120 million people by the end of the year.
