Sprint XOHM

xrayman · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:43 pm Post subject:

Technical issues aside the huge factor hindering the April Xohm rollout was no JV agreement. Considering the financial problems Sprint is faced with at this time I don't expect to see a Xohm rollout until a firm deal for outside help can be finalized. Most likely the Xohm project is at a stalemate until more $$ can be found.

xrayman · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:01 pm Post subject:

Some well made video about Sprint - Motorola WiMax installations in Chicago.
http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/sprint/

expert007 · EVDO User Joined: 06 Nov 2006 Posts: 76

This video looks like it was produced primarily to capture investors interest.....so.......what is the WiMax killer app that will cause everyone to stand up and take notice?
I haven't really heard Sprint tout it yet.......so the use scenario for WiMax seems to remain somewhat of an unknown....

Thoughts?

xrayman · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:43 pm Post subject:

With the help of sales around the world Intel says they will survive a US recession.
Intel Chief Executive Paul Otellini is confident increasingly faster chips will drive the use of WiMax wireless broadband.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7334518.stm

Fox McCloud · EVDO Junkie Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 562

I have a feeling if WiMAX is to survive, it'll be because Intel props it up, or basically takes it over.

You do have to admit though, it's a really great idea; laptops, phones, handheld gaming devices, cameras, MP3 players, and other electronic devices all with a built in WiMAX chip.

I just hope, if that's the case, there will be "unlimited usage" for an unlimited amount of devices (and unlimited GB of downloads) for a price at/under $60 a month.

xrayman · Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:20 pm Post subject:

Good article about the new backhaul network Sprint is working on.
http://www.telecommagazine.com/newsglobe/article.asp?HH_ID=AR_4085

xrayman · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:57 am Post subject:

Buzz starts up again about new ventures between Sprint Nextel and Comcast and Time Warner. Some predict an update on XOHM will be announced at the Sprint first-quarter earning report on Monday, May 12.
http://sprintconnection.kansascity.com/?q=node/108

xrayman · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:40 pm Post subject:

Barry West Sprint’s CTO and leader of the XOHM unit speaking Tuesday at the Wireless Communications Association defends the WiMAX technology. "the big announcement is that WiMax is here and it works." West conceded that launching WiMAX service has proven to be more difficult than he thought it would be. “Clearly I wanted to hit the April date,” West said. “Having missed that date, I want to make sure we come out with a robust service. Right now I’m building sites.” He didn't commit to a firm commercial launch date for XOHM, only saying it will roll out in a number of U.S. cities later this year.
http://sprintconnection.kansascity.com/?q=node/136

xrayman · Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 9:31 am Post subject:

Is a WiMax financing deal coming? Maybe it’s a coincidence, but both Sprint and Clearwire are due to report first-quarter earnings on May 12. Read more here.

nmfiredawg · EVDO Newbie Joined: 02 May 2008 Posts: 7

When I was on with tech the other day he told me that it was coming but still delayed. They wouldn't give him a date when it comes out, but is looking forward to it.

xrayman · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 8:24 am Post subject:

The Rumor Mill is cranking out new predictions about a WiMax joint venture between Sprint, Clearwire, Comcast, Time Warner and Google. Some expect Comcast will strike a WiMax JV deal and then go to the bond market to seek the necessary cash. People close to the talks say discussions have reached advanced stages several times in recent weeks. Some report the WiMax deal could happen as early as next week.
Read more here.

Fox McCloud · EVDO Junkie Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 562

expert007 · EVDO User Joined: 06 Nov 2006 Posts: 76

xrayman · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 3:06 pm Post subject:

The XOHM rumor mill is up and running again today. Wall Street Journal's sources assert a WiMax pack between Sprint and multiple other companies is valid. Google and Intel are said to be providing up to $3 billion to help build out the XOHM network. Source

xrayman · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 8:27 pm Post subject:

Xohm no more? According to reports Sprint will merge its broadband business with Clearwire, and the new company will keep the Clearwire name. All is speculation until we get the full story when Sprint and Clearwire publish the official press release.
http://sprintconnection.kansascity.com/?q=node/365