Andrew Kupiec Named CLEAR General Manager for the Philadelphia Market
Consumers and Businesses now have Access to Mobile Internet Service Several
Times Faster than 3G
Clearwire to Showcase Mobile WiMAX Capabilities and Devices During Consumer
Launch Event Today at Love Park in Center City
4G Mobile Internet Available for as Low as $30/Month at Clear.com
PHILADELPHIA--(Business Wire)--
Clearwire Communications, LLC, an operating subsidiary of Clearwire Corporation
(NASDAQ: CLWR), announced today the expansion of its sales operations for
CLEAR`s super fast mobile Internet service throughout the Philadelphia region.
The company also named Andrew Kupiec as general manager for the Philadelphia
market.
With CLEAR, consumers and businesses can access the Internet wirelessly, at true
broadband speeds - at home, in the office, and on the go anywhere in the CLEAR
coverage area. CLEAR covers 1000 square miles and approximately 3.6 million
people in the Philadelphia market. Regionally, service extends as far north as
Bucks County, south to the Delaware state line below the Philadelphia airport,
east to Cherry Hill, NJ and west to the Phoenixville and Malvern areas.
"CLEAR is excited to bring to Philadelphia residents, businesses and visitors an
Internet experience similar to what they`re used to having at home or the
office, anywhere around town or on the go," said Andrew Kupiec, Clearwire
General Manager, Philadelphia. "We're pleased to provide this community a
valuable new category of Internet service designed to make people`s lives more
enjoyable and more productive."
A CLEAR Difference
The CLEAR customer experience is similar to that provided by Wi-Fi, but without
the short range limitations of a traditional Internet hot spot. CLEAR uses a
wireless 4G technology that differs from Wi-Fi called WiMAX, which provides
service areas measured in miles, not feet. Furthermore, CLEAR gives you average
mobile download speeds of 3 to 6 mbps with bursts over 10 mbps.*
As the Internet integrates deeper into daily life, the opportunities to stay
connected and be productive are enhanced by CLEAR in numerous ways. For
example:
* A mobile professional no longer needs to seek out Wi-Fi hotspots or be
constrained by the speeds and limitations of 3G modem cards;
* A college student or retiree can now have affordable Internet service to meet
their needs at home, on campus and on-the-go;
* A commuter can now work or access entertainment sites like Hulu or Pandora on
the way home;
* A busy parent can now have full Internet connectivity for kids studying or
playing games in the back of the family minivan.
For these and many other customers, CLEAR`s simple and innovative pricing
provides ultimate flexibility. CLEAR`s mobile and residential plans can be
purchased by the day or by the month, and with several no service contract
options are available. Home Internet service plans start at $25 (U.S.) per
month, while mobile Internet plans start at $35 per month, or customers can
purchase a convenient day pass for $10. Additional savings are available for
customers by purchasing a combination of services that could include
home-and-mobile or mobile-and-mobile Internet plans starting at $55 for both, or
by signing up for a two-year service agreement. The dual-mode 4G/3G plan is
available for just $70 per month with a two-year service agreement. Customers
can find full details about pricing options, business plans and purchase the
service online at www.clear.com, or by visiting other authorized CLEAR dealers.
CLEAR service is available online at Clear.com and beginning today at CLEAR
retail stores and authorized dealer locations throughout the area. CLEAR retail
stores are located at: 234 Mall Boulevard, 8532 Germantown Avenue, 2250 S.
Columbus Blvd. and 540 South Street.
CLEAR service is also available from a number of other outlets including Best
Buy and Radio Shack.
Simply Plug-In and Go
CLEAR offers several simple choices for broadband connectivity.
* Clear USB Modem and Clear 4G+ Mobile: Mobile users simply plug-in CLEAR`s
compact, mobile WiMAX-enabled USB modem into their laptop to get online. The USB
modem, from Motorola, is available for only $49.99 or leased for just $4.99 per
month. Customers can purchase the modem from a store or online. Customers who
travel across the U.S. may purchase the Clear 4G+ mobile USB, a dual-mode
(4G/3G) modem from CLEAR. The dual-mode capabilities give the truly mobile user
access to nationwide 3G network service whenever the Clear 4G service is not
available. The 4G+ mobile USB is available to lease for only $5.99 per month.
* Residential data & voice services: For residential service, CLEAR offers
customers a wireless high-speed modem, about the size of a small book. Customers
simply plug the modem into a power outlet anywhere in their home or office and
connect the modem to their PC or wireless router. This enables consumers and
businesses to install high-speed Internet service without the need to schedule
an appointment, drill holes in their walls, or otherwise disrupt their day. The
Clear Modem, a residential modem from Motorola, can be purchased for $69.99 or
leased for just $4.99 monthly. Residential customers can also add in-home voice
service with purchase of the Clear Voice Adapter for $15, and receive unlimited
local and long distance service for just $25 per month.
* Clear Spot: With the Clear Spot, any existing, off-the-shelf Wi-Fi device
(compatible with 802.11b/g) can connect to CLEAR`s mobile WiMAX network. The
Clear Spot creates a personal Wi-Fi hotspot that travels with consumers anywhere
they happen to be within CLEAR`s mobile WiMAX service area. This $139.99 device
is a portable, battery-powered router that seamlessly connects up to eight
standard Wi-Fi-enabled devices (computers, mobile phones, portable gaming,
consoles, cameras, etc.) to the Internet via a Clear USB modem to access CLEAR`s
mobile WiMAX network. The Clear Spot is compatible with both the Clear 4G and
Clear 4G+ mobile USB dual-mode service options.
* Intel Embedded WiMAX Laptops: Numerous CLEAR-compatible embedded WiMAX laptops
based on Intel Centrino 2 processor technology are now available directly from
their manufacturers and through other channels. From Dell, these include the,
Latitude E4300, Latitude E6400, Latitude E6400 ATG, Latitude E6500, Precision
M2400, Precision M4400, Vostro 1520 and Vostro 1220. From Fujitsu, this includes
the LifeBook P8020. WiMAX-ready laptops from Lenovo include the ThinkPad line:
SL410, SL510, X200, X200s, X200 Tablet, X301, T400, T400s T500, and W500. From
Samsung, this includes the X460 notebook as well as the NC10, the first
WiMAX-enabled netbook based on the Intel Atom processor, available in the U.S.
* Samsung Mondi: The Samsung Mondi is a mobile WiMAX enabled handheld device
that combines the abilities of a PC with the size and portability of a phone.
Philadelphia Launch Event, Community Outreach and Advertising
Clearwire will host a consumer launch event at Love Park (JFK Plaza, 1500 Arch
Street) on Thursday, November 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will
include service demonstrations, special guests, prizes and giveaways.
A new advertising initiative also debuts in the market beginning today, which
includes a new television ad.
In addition, Clearwire will announce plans to provide dozens of embedded WiMAX
laptops from Samsung to the St. Joseph`s University, Ignatian College Connection
program. The laptops and CLEAR service will be offered to qualified high school
students beginning in their freshman year as an additional resource for their
educational pursuits.
"Supporting the communities we serve is a key focus for CLEAR," added Kupiec.
"Today`s event and donation to St. Joseph`s University Ignatian College
Connection program is just the beginning of our commitment to the Philadelphia
region. With these Samsung laptops and CLEAR service each student supported by
this program will find new and interesting opportunities to learn and explore as
they work toward pursuing higher education."
Clearwire 4G Markets in 2009
Clearwire`s 4G network will expand to numerous markets around the country, and
services will be offered by different service providers depending on the market.
By the end of 2009, Clearwire`s 4G network is expected to be available in more
than 25 markets covering over 30 million people in places such as: Atlanta and
Milledgeville, GA; Baltimore; Boise; Chicago; Las Vegas; Philadelphia;
Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro, NC; Honolulu and Maui, HI; Seattle and
Bellingham, WA; Portland; and Dallas/Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Austin, Abilene,
Amarillo, Corpus Christi, Killeen/Temple, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, Waco and
Wichita Falls, Texas.
For more information about CLEAR, visit www.clear.com or become a CLEAR Insider
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CLEARinsider. Detailed company information about
Clearwire is available at www.clearwire.com.
For press and broadcast: Product images, video footage and company logos can be
downloaded from the Clearwire`s website at:
http://newsroom.clearwire.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=214419&p=imagegallery.
About Clearwire
Clearwire Communications, LLC, an operating subsidiary of Clearwire Corporation
(NASDAQ: CLWR), offers a robust suite of advanced high-speed Internet services
to consumers and businesses. As part of a multi-year network build-out plan,
Clearwire's 4G service, called CLEAR(TM), will be available in major
metropolitan areas across the U.S., and bring together an unprecedented
combination of speed and mobility. Clearwire's open all-IP network, combined
with significant spectrum holdings, provides unmatched network capacity to
deliver next generation broadband access. Strategic investors include Intel
Capital, Comcast, Sprint, Google, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks.
Clearwire currently provides 4G service, utilizing WiMAX technology, in 23
markets and provides pre-WiMAX communications services in 40 markets across the
U.S. and Europe. Headquartered in Kirkland, Wash., additional information about
Clearwire is available at www.clearwire.com.
* Speed claims based on download speeds only. Actual performance may vary and is
not guaranteed. CLEAR performance claim is based on average download user speeds
achieved during tests performed on the CLEAR commercial network by CLEAR. Other
carrier performance based on their advertised claims.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
the securities laws. The statements in this release regarding plans for the
development and deployment of the first nationwide next-generation wireless
broadband network based on mobile WiMAX technology; the timing, availability,
capabilities and coverage of our network, including market launch plans;
products and services to be offered on our network; planned marketing and
branding efforts and other statements that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements. The words "will," "would," "may," "should,"
"estimate," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "believe," "target,"
"designed," "plan" and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are projections
reflecting management`s judgment and assumptions based on currently available
information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking
statements. Future performance cannot be assured. Actual results may differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of
factors, including, but not limited to, the risks referenced in the section of
Clearwire`s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q entitled "Risk Factors," filed August
13, 2009. Clearwire believes the forward-looking statements in this release are
reasonable; however, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements, which are based on current expectations and speak only as of the
date of this release. Clearwire is not obligated to publicly release any
revisions to forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this
release.
Clearwire Media Relations
Jennifer Morgan
206-931-4559 (mobile)
425-216-7787 (office)
jennifer.morgan@clearwire.com
or
JLM Partners for Clearwire
Mike DiGioia
206-819-9032 (mobile)
206-381-3600 (office)
mike@jlmpartners.com
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