Where’s WiMAX?

With rumors of a Sprint-bound tri-mode CDMA/WiFi/WiMAX handset gaining traction, we thought it might be a good time to talk about what is as opposed to what could be. Sure, a tri-mode handset would be amazing but without official word from Sprint it’s still just speculation. 3G is so 2000 and late, Sprint is the only carrier with a live 4G network here in the US… So what’s up? Hit the Jump for more Details...



The following markets are live or will be live before 2009 is out, according to Sprint (alphabetical order):

Atlanta
Baltimore
Chicago
Charlotte
Dallas/Ft.
Worth
Honolulu
Las Vegas
Philadelphia
Portland
Seattle

At least the following markets will launch in 2010, according to Sprint:

New York
Boston
Washington, DC
Houston
San Francisco Bay Area

As far as hardware goes, the dual mode U300 is currently available and it supports both 3G and 4G. Other devices Sprint has stated will reach market throughout 2009 and 2010 include a single-mode 4G data card, embedded laptops, “Small-office-home-office devices”, 4G personal hotspot devices and a 4G phone. In other words, things have most definitely been slow going but Sprint finally appears to be kicking things into high gear. In fact, the company is poised to have a substantial 4G network in place with a respectable portfolio of devices before the competition even gets its feet off the ground.









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