Clearwire today reported that during the first quarter 2010 It has added 283,000 new subscribers. Clearwire also expects to launch two WiMAX smartphones by the end of 2010.
Clearwire today reported that during the first quarter 2010 It has added 283,000 new subscribers. Clearwire also expects to launch two WiMAX smartphones by the end of 2010. From Samsung, an Android-based 3G/4G/WiFi device optimized for heavy video and video communications use, and a 3G/4G/WiFi enabled phone from HTC.
However, in another news, GigaOm has reported that on the call, Clearwire’s CFO said that the prior contract required Clearwire to use WiMax through 28 November 2011. Now, either party can back out with 30 days’ notice on that commitment.
According to GigaOm, Clearwire did not announce a technology switch, but in response to questions from analysts, CFO Erik E. Prusch said that the overall ecosystem for 4G wireless was converging and as such, the market won’t have the technology wars in the future that it has seen in the past.
“Customer demand for 4G services is truly making 2010 the year of mobile broadband, as always-on true mobile broadband keeps people connected to the information, services and applications that matter most,” said Bill Morrow, CEO of Clearwire
Clearwire revenue for the first quarter 2010 was $106.7 million, a 72% increase over first quarter 2009 revenue of $62.1 million and a 33% increase over fourth quarter 2009 revenue of $79.9 million.