Clearwire has launched Rover, a pre paid mobile broadband service which works on company’s 4G WiMAX network. The Rover brand is mainly designed to attract young adults.
Clearwire has launched Rover, a pre paid mobile broadband service which works on company’s 4G WiMAX network. The Rover brand is mainly designed to attract young adults.
Rover is available in all of Clearwire’s 49 4G markets across the U.S. at rover.com and can also be purchased at CLEAR stores, Best Buy stores and select independent wireless dealers in Houston and St. Louis.
Rover’s flagship device is the Rover Puck, a portable Wi-Fi hotspot that have the option to connect up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously. The Rover Puck features mobile download speeds of three to six mbps, with bursts over 10 mbps (up to 4x faster than conventional 3G), according to company statement. The Rover Puck is priced at $149.99 (plus tax).
Company is also offering a the Rover Stick, a personal 4G USB modem that connects any notebook, laptop or desktop to the Rover 4G Service. The Rover Stick is available for $99.99 (plus tax).
“Simple, commitment-free wireless services are wildly popular with the Gen Y crowd, and Rover provides them with the first pay-as-you-go unlimited mobile internet offering at 4G speeds,” said Mike Sievert, chief commercial officer for Clearwire.
“We’ve built Rover from the ground up with products, pricing and features designed specifically to serve a younger market who knows how you get connected is just as important as where. Expanding our offers to meet this underserved segment is an important new business opportunity for Clearwire as we continue to extend our leadership in mobile broadband,” he added.
Rover is priced at $5/day, $20/week, or $50/month for unlimited 4G internet usage. Depending on the retail channel, customers will be able to purchase a Rover Re-Up PIN code or physical Rover Re-Up card in $20 or $50 denominations.