CLEAR's WiMAX network went "live" in the Chicago area back in early November, but today CLEAR held their official launch at CLEAR retail stores throughout the city. Chicago is the largest 4G market so far, with 1,700 square miles of WiMAX coverage, and despite the chilly weather the launch was a big success - and 4Ginfo was there!
Below is an excerpt from CLEAR's official press release announcing the Chicago launch:
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 2009-- 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 Chicago region. The company also named Jeannie Weaver as general manager for the Chicago 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 1700 square miles and approximately 6.6 million people. Regionally, service extends as far north as Highland Park, south to Willowbrook, east to Lake Michigan and west to Geneva.
“CLEAR is excited to bring to Chicago 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 Jeannie Weaver, Clearwire General Manager, Chicago. “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.”
