"Clearwire" news, interviews, and features

News about Clearwire

• Sprint's long, rocky WiMax journey will end next Nov. 6

  The system, once on the cutting edge, gave way to LTE

• New iPhones don't support Sprint's new TD-LTE add-on network

  New Apple 5s and 5c devices do support Sprint's existing LTE network; carrier expects next iPhone generation will support Sprint's 2.5GHz spectrum

• Hesse remains CEO as Sprint, Softbank close $21.6B merger

  The third-largest US mobile carrier will be called Sprint Corporation

• Clearwire shareholders agree to Sprint buyout

  Clearwire will be absorbed into the new Sprint that will be owned by SoftBank

• SoftBank CEO outlines $16B capital spending at Sprint, plans for Silicon Valley research center

  Softbank deal closes Wednesday; Clearwire stockholders approve separate Sprint purchase

• FCC approves Softbank's $21.6B acquisition of Sprint

  With US government approval secured, Softbank could own Sprint later this month

Features about Clearwire

• With SoftBank deal in hand and Clearwire buyout near, Sprint set to become 'spectrum powerhouse'

  Sprint's unlimited data deals should continue for years to come as Sprint moves to take on market leaders AT&T and Verizon Wireless

• Five ways the Sprint-Clearwire drama might end

  With Clearwire backing Dish's bid, the outcome for four major service providers is up in the air