Your map shows Clearwire's 3G service -
www.clearwire.com/store/service_areas.php . Not the Clear.com's 4G WiMax service. That is only available in Portland and Atlanta. Unfortunately, the hardware for the 3G and 4G service are different so for national travelers, Clearwire is still pretty limited. Although the Sprint-Clearwire JV has been legally completed, the companies have not begun merging their networks or sales plans.
Here is a 10 April 09 chat with
www.clear.com CS rep to clarify.
Ashley Jackson [1:54:21 PM]: Welcome to our real-time support chat. How can I help you today?
cyberbiker [1:54:21 PM]: 1. Clear.com is suppose to be the WiMax joint venture between Sprint and Clearwire. Is that not correct?
Ashley Jackson [1:55:14 PM]: That is correct.
cyberbiker [1:55:30 PM]: The Clear.com site does not offer service in the Baltimore area where 4G has been operational by Sprint. why?
Ashley Jackson [1:56:34 PM]: Clear does not have towers setup in this area.
cyberbiker [1:58:25 PM]: Since Clear is the JV btw Sprint and Clearwire, is it offering the same 4G plans as Sprint or is it not blending with Sprint 4G service?
Ashley Jackson [1:59:19 PM]:
It is not blending together.
cyberbiker [1:59:49 PM]: Is there a map that shows in what cities Clear.com WiMax service is available?
Ashley Jackson [2:00:02 PM]: Since we're fairly new, we do not have a final coverage map posted on our site just yet. However, we are working to get one for you. You can check coverage by entering in familiar addresses that you go to frequently, though.
cyberbiker [2:01:25 PM]: Is Clear WiMax service available in any cities other than Portland, OR?
Ashley Jackson [2:01:48 PM]: We do offer in Atlanta, GA as well
cyberbiker [2:02:03 PM]: If one purchase a Clear Unlimited Mobile 4G service in Portland, OR, does the USB modem pick up a wireless signal and permit access in all the cities listed on the coverage map at
www.clearwire.com/store/service_areas.php ? In other words, if someone has a clear.com 4G plan will the usb modem downgrade and roam in all the cities in the 50+ Clearwire wireless service areas?
Ashley Jackson [2:02:40 PM]: That is Clearwire coverage map. Clear and Clearwire operate on different towers.
cyberbiker [2:03:49 PM]: OK. I have been a mobile subscriber on another service for 3 years and just wanted to see if your service would serve me as well or better.
Ashley Jackson [2:04:55 PM]: Can I help you with anything else today?
cyberbiker [2:05:48 PM]: No. I live in Reno, NV and to get adequate wireless service while traveling, I better stick with what I have. Thank you. Bye.
