Posted by Larry Alder, Product Manager (Cross-posted from the Official Google Blog ) you may have read , Google, Comcast, Intel Capital, Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks and Trilogy Equity Partners have entered into an agreement to invest $3.2 billion in a new wireless broadband company. The new company will combine Clearwire's existing consumer WiMAX business with Sprint's broadband infrastructure and 2.5 GHz spectrum to create a new nationwide wireless broadband network. In addition to our $500 million contribution as part of the investment group, we will provide search and applications to the network's users, and will work with Clearwire to offer additional services and applications. This will include jointly creating an open Internet protocol to work with mobile broadband devices (including Android -powered devices) and implementing other open network practices and policies.Clearwire's site .
How is Sprint's infrastructure involved? I'm nearing the end of my contract with them and was planning to switch carriers in order to get better next-gen services. Does this potentially influence that decision?
ReplyDeleteAnswering my own question: sprint's WiMAX unit and Clearwire are merging, and this Joint Venture is the vehicle for the funding. Very cool for the market. As a Sprint customer I'm not sure what to think, yet.
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem, my business is looking to take advantage of the next gen phones and network and am eagerly awaiting Sprints next play
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