Why Max?
This week in Portland, Clear launched it's WiMAX service. A few months ago, XOHM launched it's WiMAX service in Baltimore, MD. With these two companies merging, WiMAX service should be pretty interesting to watch in 2009.
As part of the general WiMAX roll-out, Intel sponsored a Customer Experience Program in Baltimore, Maryland from October 20 through December 5, 2008. Some of the videos are in! In the following video, meet Toby Cornish, a medical resident who really pushed WiMAX to the limits, downloading and streaming movies and music, and making VOIP calls:
If you are out there using an Intel Processor, we'd love to hear your story!
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Jan 09 | Jeff said:
Why are laptops with the embedded Intel WiMax/Wifi link 5350 chip (e.g the Lenovo T400) not compatible with Clear's WiMax service in Portland currently? These laptops are compatible with the current XOHM WiMax service in Baltimore. A Clear customer service representative stated that a Clear USB modem would be required to connect to the Clear service in Portland even if the laptop has the embedded Intel WiMax technology.
Jan 14 | Jeremy Schultz said:
Hi Jeff, That's strange. I'm currently connected to the Clear network (from Hillsboro), and I'm using a ThinkPad X301 with the same chipset. This laptop was provided by Intel, but I don't think that should matter. Let me see if I can find a contact at Clearwire to help answer your question.
Jan 15 | Annie said:
Hi Jeff, so there are 2 issues in your question:
(1) For notebook compatability between Clear and Xohm, there will be software update at the end of January which will resolve any issues between Baltimore and Portland services. Refer to the Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 product page for software information.
(2) XOHM-Clear service compatibility is still being determined. For this, to avoid "roaming charges", I would advise you to contact the Clear customer service group for more information.
Hope this helps!