Clearwire Corporation

[Konaguy]

Re: Clearwire: New player in the broadband market

Gecko Geek,
Here is much better and accurate speed test. Its physically located at
UH Manoa http://farnsworth.uhnet.net:7123/

[GeckoGeek]

Re: Clearwire: New player in the broadband market

That's what I pay now. Hopefully I'm grandfathered in at the $39.95 rate (+ close to $5. in surcharges and taxes) as I signed up when it was still Verizon.

You're fine. But what's your speed? I had a church that was at 768Kbit. Tried to find out how to get it "current". Turns out they aren't restricting things anymore. Although it's called a "768 plan" the speed is "full". But I wasn't getting full speed. So on their advice I called in a trouble ticket. Now we got 3Mbit under the old payments. Nice.

It wasn't all that long along ago that 1.5Mbit was the top speed, so it's worth checking. The HT tech had me check by going to http://www.aloha.net/speedtest/

[GeckoGeek]

Re: Clearwire: New player in the broadband market

I don't know if its the weather or what, but I can't get my clearwire connection to work, even though it has 4 "bars". Is anyone else having trouble?

Make sure your computer is set correctly. It needs to be set so that it gets all of information from the DHCP. I know of one guy who thought he had to have some static values but it wouldn't work.

[adrian]

Re: Clearwire: New player in the broadband market

I don't know if its the weather or what, but I can't get my clearwire connection to work, even though it has 4 "bars". Is anyone else having trouble?

[tutusue]

Re: Clearwire: New player in the broadband market

When it was Verizon, I believe it was 39.95 for a basic business account.

That's what I pay now. Hopefully I'm grandfathered in at the $39.95 rate (+ close to $5. in surcharges and taxes) as I signed up when it was still Verizon. My residential rate is still $29.95.

[GeckoGeek]

Re: Clearwire: New player in the broadband market

When it was Verizon, I believe it was 39.95 for a basic business account.

Sounds about right.

[Konaguy]

Re: Clearwire: New player in the broadband market

HT business DSL currently starts at $59.99. I'm sure it used to be cheaper then that. But with RR so high, I guess they figured why be that much cheaper.

When it was Verizon, I believe it was 39.95 for a basic business account.

[GeckoGeek]

Re: Clearwire: New player in the broadband market

Yeah I can see what you mean. You seem to be a perfect candidate for
portable broadband that Clearwire offers.The RR Biz Class accounts start at
$ 79.95-ouch

HT business DSL currently starts at $59.99. I'm sure it used to be cheaper then that. But with RR so high, I guess they figured why be that much cheaper.

[Konaguy]

Re: Clearwire: New player in the broadband market

Hawaiian Telcom, Oceanic, Pacific LightNet are ones locally whom offer
internet and phone service. Now it will be interesting to see Clearwire
thrown into the mix.

[adrian]

Re: Clearwire: New player in the broadband market

link

DOCKET NO. 06-0351--CLEARWIRE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SERVICES, LLC APPLICATION FOR A COA, FILED ON AUGUST 28, 2006.

It appears Clearwire is seeking the authority to offer their VoIP service here.

And that makes how many players in the internet/phone service?

I'm just waiting to LMAO when there's a blackout and no one can call anyone because their modem is w/out power.

[Konaguy]

Re: Clearwire: New player in the broadband market

link

DOCKET NO. 06-0351--CLEARWIRE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SERVICES, LLC APPLICATION FOR A COA, FILED ON AUGUST 28, 2006.

It appears Clearwire is seeking the authority to offer their VoIP service here.

[Konaguy]

Re: Clearwire: New player in the broadband market

Roadrunner for businesses, even one person businesses like mine, is just too expensive. If I had RR Lite at home I'd still need commercial RR in the office. When I used dial-up thru Lava Net I had one monthly fee ($24.) and I could use it at home or at the office. That's why Clearwire piques my interest.

Yeah I can see what you mean. You seem to be a perfect candidate for
portable broadband that Clearwire offers.The RR Biz Class accounts start at
$ 79.95-ouch

[tutusue]

Re: Clearwire: New player in the broadband market

The regular rate is 29.99 + 4.99 Modem rental fee (768K-256K)
36.99 + 4.99 Modem rental fee (Up to 1.5Mbps-256K)

I think the modem can also be purchased for $99.99.

[tutusue]

Re: Clearwire: New player in the broadband market

Another possibility is Road Runner Lite. Oceanic doesn't advertise it. But
it is 768K/128K connection for 25.95 a month. I don't think cable tv service
is required. Regular Road Runner service (5Mbps/384K) is 44.95 without
cable tv service. Once I hear that service is getting close to being offered along the Waianae Coast, I'll test it out.
[...]
So in another words, dropping your landline for VoIP over Clearwire may not work.

Roadrunner for businesses, even one person businesses like mine, is just too expensive. If I had RR Lite at home I'd still need commercial RR in the office. When I used dial-up thru Lava Net I had one monthly fee ($24.) and I could use it at home or at the office. That's why Clearwire piques my interest.

So far I'm not really interested in VoiP 'cuz I don't want to be tethered to the computer. I would rather give up my land line in favor of my cell, to which both home and office land lines are forwarded almost full time anyway! My cell phone fits in a little pocket in my beach chair. I can't say the same for my laptop!

[Konaguy]

Re: Clearwire: New player in the broadband market

sorry if this has been said before... i just did a quick scan... however didn't look through all the external links...

But what is the price after first initial 3 months of get you in the door @19.95 and how long are you held to that next larger rate?

Basically...what is the cost for everything monthly after the first 3 months?

The regular rate is 29.99 + 4.99 Modem rental fee (768K-256K)
36.99 + 4.99 Modem rental fee (Up to 1.5Mbps-256K)