Sprint WiMAX Coverage

Sprint WiMAX is Sprint's 4th generation (or 4G Technology) network that is touted as a faster, high-speed service that is capable of high-capacity feeds for VOIP, data and video transfer over a wireless interface. According to Sprint, the 4G WiMax service offers speeds that can be 10 times faster than their prior standard of 3G, with average download speeds providing 3 to 5 times increased download speeds. Sprint equates 4G transfer rates to speeds found on residential cable internet service. speeds.http://developer.sprint.com/site/global/home/4g/4gwinmax.jsp The Sprint WiMax Coverage area is expanding throughout the United States as the technical infostructure is increased to implement the faster technology.

Sprint has partnered with ClearWire to provide the 4G WiMax service. In order to access the 4G services, you will likely need to have a WiMAX-ready laptop, or purchase a WiMAX modem, or wireless hub.http://www.clear.com/shop/devices?intcmp=index_d_rnav_link_3

Sprint WiMax Coverage areas are the same as Clearwire's coverage cities. As of July 2010, 4G mobile Sprint Wimax coverage is available in the following cities and/or states:

1. California
   1. Visalia
   2. Merced
2. Delaware
   1. Wilmington
3. Florida
   1. Jacksonville
4. Georgia
   1. Milledgeville
   2. Atlanta
5. Hawaii
   1. Maui
   2. Honolulu
6. Idaho
   1. Boise
7. Illinois
8. Chicago
9. Kansas
   1. Kansas City
10. Michigan
    1. Grand Rapids
11. Missouri
    1. Kansas City
    2. St. Louis
12. Maryland
    1. Baltimore
13. Nevada
    1. Las Vegas
14. New York
    1. Syracuse
    2. Rochester
15. North Carolina
    1. Charlotte
    2. Greensboro
    3. Raleigh
16. Oregon
    1. Eugene
    2. Portland
    3. Salem
17. Pennsylvania
    1. Harrisburg
    2. York
    3. [Reading]]
    4. Philadelphia
    5. Lancaster
18. Texas
    1. Wichita Falls
    2. Waco
    3. San Antonio
    4. Midland and Odessa
    5. Lubbock
    6. Kileen
    7. Houston
    8. Dallas
    9. Corpus Christi
    10. Austin
    11. Amarillo
    12. Abilene
19. Utah
    1. Salt Lake City
20. Virginia
    1. Richmond
21. Washington
    1. Yakima
    2. Seattle
    3. Richland
    4. [Pasco]]
    5. Kennewick
    6. Bellingham
22. Washington D.C.http://www.clear.com/coverage

During the transition from 3G to 4G WiMAX, Sprint is offering customers access to both their 3G and 4G networks with one mobile broadband plan for $49.99 per month. Included in this plan is 5GB of 3G service and unlimited 4G service.http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=202167http://www.4ginfo.com/index.php/sprints-new-mobile-broadband-plan-offers-3g-a-4g-for-5999mo.html In order to help customers take advantage of this plan, Sprint offers the Overdrive 3G 4G device from Sierra Wireless.http://content.zdnet.com/2346-12553_22-389221.htmlIt is similar to the Verizon Wireless MiFi, supporting connection to a portable hotspot of up to 5 WiFi devices.http://blogs.zdnet.com/mobile-gadgeteer/?p=2463

Sprint has also teamed up with HTC to build a new Android phone that has Wimax. It's current code name is Supersonic. On top of Android 2.1 it will overlay HTC’s Sense UI. It will be a 1GHz phone with a large 4.3 inch capacitive display.http://www.phonenews.com/sprint-htc-device-with-wimax-and-android-leaks-10052/

Androidguys reported on January 12 2010 that an anonymous tipster told them Sprint is in negotiations to expand its Wimax coverage with Wal-mart's help. The rumor is that Sprint may be putting up 4,200 additional Wimax towers -- on Wal-Mart store buildings.http://www.androidguys.com/2010/01/12/rumor-sprint-working-with-walmart-on-wimax-build-out/

Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE: S) controls 51.1% of the stock in the leading WiMAX provider, Clearwire Corporation (Nasdaq: CLWR).http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/02/vz-verizon-communications-as-clear-as-mud/26732

• Google News: Sprint WiMAX Coverage
• Information Week: Sprint's XOHM WiMAX Network Soft Launching This Week December 12, 2007
  • According to discussion about the soft launch..."This trial will be restricted to Sprint employees only, however, and the networks will stretch over only the central downtown business centers of the cities involved. Still, at least Sprint is turning on the switch. Sprint said it is still on track to make these test markets available to the general public some time in the first quarter of 2008, with the full commercial launch set for the second quarter of 2008."
• CNET News: Sprint's WiMAX Dilemma October 11, 2007
• Gizmodo: Schools and Non-Profits Cramping Sprint's WiMAX Plans? October 1, 2007
• PC Magazine: Sprint's WiMAX Future Is Open March 26, 2007