Comments on: Is Clearwire worth $4 billion? http://gigaom.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/ Tracking the Internet Evolution Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:10:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: Boh http://gigaom.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-849961 Boh Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:51:46 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-849961 <p>Jae Peterson...</p> <p>IT'S JUST LIKE A CELL PHONE YOU PUTZ</p> Jae Peterson…

IT’S JUST LIKE A CELL PHONE YOU PUTZ

]]> By: robert stoddart http://gigaom.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-654781 robert stoddart Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:42:23 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-654781 <p>i just read a artical about the last mile hook up for sprint/nextel.clearwire wifi/ wimax service.i have stock in a very small co that has the best transmision of this system.it is the lowest priced stock on market it's called (gtem) on the pinksheets.pleas give it a look thanks bob s</p> i just read a artical about the last mile hook up for sprint/nextel.clearwire wifi/ wimax service.i have stock in a very small co that has the best transmision of this system.it is the lowest priced stock on market it’s called (gtem) on the pinksheets.pleas give it a look thanks bob s

]]> By: Jae Peterson http://gigaom.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-272552 Jae Peterson Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:48:14 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-272552 <p>Thanks you Bob Jones for bringing Clearwire's underhanded business practice to light: Potential investors should be mindful that Clearwire's strategy locks customers into "Terms of Service" that are not on par with standard business practices and terms of service for a utility provider. Buried in their Clearwire "Terms of Service" in section 31 on page 20 of a 27 page "agreement" is a provision that if you need to terminate your internet access service for any reason, including moving to a locale where they don't even provide service, you will be charged an early termination of fee of anywhere between $180-$220. It is my hope that this unethical and underhanded practice will cause enough of a backlash that either prompts Clearwire to change this practice or that diverts potential customers away from subscribing. Wealth for a few on the backs of the masses in action here!!</p> Thanks you Bob Jones for bringing Clearwire’s underhanded business practice to light: Potential investors should be mindful that Clearwire’s strategy locks customers into “Terms of Service” that are not on par with standard business practices and terms of service for a utility provider. Buried in their Clearwire “Terms of Service” in section 31 on page 20 of a 27 page “agreement” is a provision that if you need to terminate your internet access service for any reason, including moving to a locale where they don’t even provide service, you will be charged an early termination of fee of anywhere between $180-$220. It is my hope that this unethical and underhanded practice will cause enough of a backlash that either prompts Clearwire to change this practice or that diverts potential customers away from subscribing. Wealth for a few on the backs of the masses in action here!!

]]> By: GigaOM Towerstream, riding the Clearwire coattails « http://gigaom.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-149092 GigaOM Towerstream, riding the Clearwire coattails « Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:40:01 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-149092 [...] Clearwire IPO, atleast one part of the equation changed. The company which listed itself on the OTC [...] [...] Clearwire IPO, atleast one part of the equation changed. The company which listed itself on the OTC [...]

]]> By: » News to know: IT wary of Web 2.0; DST looms; New My Yahoo | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com http://gigaom.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91843 » News to know: IT wary of Web 2.0; DST looms; New My Yahoo | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com Tue, 22 May 2007 23:58:31 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91843 <p>[...] GigaOm: Is Clearwire worth $4 billion? [...]</p> [...] GigaOm: Is Clearwire worth $4 billion? [...]

]]> By: BKMorrow http://gigaom.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91841 BKMorrow Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:44:01 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91841 <p>While I thought Clearwire was and is a great opition to the wireless monoply in Portville, CA. They have turned out to be a bunch of spineless cowards. They leased space on our property for a 70' tower. During the permitting process we were annexed by the local corrupt city council. To make a long story short the cities policy on cell towers had expired. And clearwire instead of doing the right thing for the community have sent us a letter basically saying they are cowards and have no intentions of fighting a slam dunk case in court they could win. You see our property in next to a baseball diamond owned by the city with 100 light standards less then 50' from my back door, but will not allow Clearwire to construct a 70' tower less then 300' from a resident - go figure. The reason is the city has a under the table deal with the only other internet provided in town. Nah no corruption hear! If Clearwire legal has any back bone, they need to break some off in the back side of the city of portervilles elected officail and set some examples for the rest of the cities in California. I could start with the Telecommucation act of 1996 and or the right away decision of 1998. The city of porterville needs to have someone step up to the plate and bounce a hardball off the top of their monoplizing heads! With that, be safe and have a dazzling day!</p> While I thought Clearwire was and is a great opition to the wireless monoply in Portville, CA. They have turned out to be a bunch of spineless cowards. They leased space on our property for a 70′ tower. During the permitting process we were annexed by the local corrupt city council. To make a long story short the cities policy on cell towers had expired. And clearwire instead of doing the right thing for the community have sent us a letter basically saying they are cowards and have no intentions of fighting a slam dunk case in court they could win. You see our property in next to a baseball diamond owned by the city with 100 light standards less then 50′ from my back door, but will not allow Clearwire to construct a 70′ tower less then 300′ from a resident - go figure. The reason is the city has a under the table deal with the only other internet provided in town. Nah no corruption hear! If Clearwire legal has any back bone, they need to break some off in the back side of the city of portervilles elected officail and set some examples for the rest of the cities in California. I could start with the Telecommucation act of 1996 and or the right away decision of 1998. The city of porterville needs to have someone step up to the plate and bounce a hardball off the top of their monoplizing heads! With that, be safe and have a dazzling day!

]]> By: Bob Jones http://gigaom.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91839 Bob Jones Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:05:17 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91839 <p>FYI Tim Lopez' consumer advocacy site is back up and running out www.clearwiresucks.com</p> <p>BOB</p> FYI
Tim Lopez’ consumer advocacy site is back up and running out (link)

BOB

]]> By: RandomThoughts http://gigaom.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91837 RandomThoughts Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:50:38 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91837 <p>WiMax won't take off until they can figure out the handoff (which is the same issue WiFi has.) Right now its a fixed solution which kind of limits its value, as no one wants to stay in one place to do their thing on the laptop or pda. Once the handoff problem gets solved, WiMax will be huge. In the end, everything will be mobile, anywhere, anytime.</p> WiMax won’t take off until they can figure out the handoff (which is the same issue WiFi has.) Right now its a fixed solution which kind of limits its value, as no one wants to stay in one place to do their thing on the laptop or pda. Once the handoff problem gets solved, WiMax will be huge. In the end, everything will be mobile, anywhere, anytime.

]]> By: Bob Jones http://gigaom.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91835 Bob Jones Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:32:11 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91835 <p>BTW Clearwire doesnt have employees they have Partners like at NXTP</p> BTW Clearwire doesnt have employees they have Partners like at NXTP

]]> By: Bob Jones http://gigaom.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91833 Bob Jones Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:30:12 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91833 <p>OK Get the story straight how about YOU get the story straight</p> <ol> <li><p>Nextel/Sprint Cards, and Cingular AT&T cards are now FREE with a 2 year agreement.</p></li> <li><p>Why would you compare the Nextnet Clearwire modem that requires 110ac to operate to a laptop battery operated card.</p></li> <li><p>Keep it simple is good but why not keep it truthful. CW is NOT WiMax yet and it won't be for quite some time.</p></li> </ol> <p>And do you really want to go there about plans. I'll tell you what i know for sure there are NO EARLY TERMINATION FEES on COMCAST and TIME-WARNER Residential Internet Service while there is a ETF with Clearwire, in fact the ETF just went up from $180 to $220</p> <p>neither company charges you for leasing a cable modem.</p> <p>15 different fees there are only 3 highlighted in your post above of course you CW people have never been good with math ya know</p> <p>1.5mbps may come in at 790kbps</p> <p>etc... oh and lets go back to promotional rates</p> <p>Yours: $19.99 for the first three months which isnt $19.99 it's $25.33 after taxes and a mandatory $4.99 per month modem rental fee. And of course in alaska its $14.99 per month plus tax and equipment until the regular price takes over...</p> <p>so i have my facts straight why dont you get your Clearwires Straight...oh and what a great day you had on wall street i think i lost another $2000</p> <p>at least I got my vested options...</p> OK Get the story straight how about YOU get the story straight

  1. Nextel/Sprint Cards, and Cingular AT&T cards are now FREE with a 2 year agreement.

  2. Why would you compare the Nextnet Clearwire modem that requires 110ac to operate to a laptop battery operated card.

  3. Keep it simple is good but why not keep it truthful. CW is NOT WiMax yet and it won’t be for quite some time.

And do you really want to go there about plans. I’ll tell you what i know for sure there are NO EARLY TERMINATION FEES on COMCAST and TIME-WARNER Residential Internet Service while there is a ETF with Clearwire, in fact the ETF just went up from $180 to $220

neither company charges you for leasing a cable modem.

15 different fees there are only 3 highlighted in your post above of course you CW people have never been good with math ya know

1.5mbps may come in at 790kbps

etc… oh and lets go back to promotional rates

Yours: $19.99 for the first three months which isnt $19.99 it’s $25.33 after taxes and a mandatory $4.99 per month modem rental fee. And of course in alaska its $14.99 per month plus tax and equipment until the regular price takes over…

so i have my facts straight why dont you get your Clearwires Straight…oh and what a great day you had on wall street i think i lost another $2000

at least I got my vested options…

]]> By: getthestorystraightbeforeyoutalk http://gigaom.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91830 getthestorystraightbeforeyoutalk Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:47:01 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91830 <p>ok im not trying to cause any trouble but some people need to get your story straight. I am a clearwire employee and stand behind our motto of keeping it simple. I believe other then the pc cards that verizon and sprint carry for what 100 bucks or more we are fairly reliable and less expensive.and as for the comment about comcast, do your research first and definately read the fine print"Limited to Comcast Cable Video customers in wired and serviceable areas only. New High-Speed customers only or former residential customers with accounts in good standing who haven't had service for the last 120 days. Rates and availability of promotional pricing vary for non-Comcast cable video subscribers. Receive first 6 months of Comcast High-Speed Internet for $19.99 per month after service activation.(how much is the activation) After promotional period, regular monthly service charge of $42.95 and equipment charges (if applicable) will apply. Cable modem and other equipment required and not included.(and this cost money too) Not combinable with other offers. Installation options and rates vary by area.(another way to get money when clearwire needs no installation since its a plug and play) Prices do not include applicable taxes or franchise fees.(FRANCHISE FEES???) Use subject to Comcast High-Speed Internet Terms and Conditions" unlike most cable internet we dont charge those 15 different fees along with your bill its the rate you choose along with taxes from the lease of the modem and that is it. And unlike cable and dsl you can take it with you as long as its in the coverage area. Can you do that with Cable???? I was a timewarner customer for 3 yrs and even their 1.5-2mbps was running no more then 800kbps on good days so who is to say cable and dsl are better then us.ARG!!!!!</p> ok im not trying to cause any trouble but some people need to get your story straight. I am a clearwire employee and stand behind our motto of keeping it simple. I believe other then the pc cards that verizon and sprint carry for what 100 bucks or more we are fairly reliable and less expensive.and as for the comment about comcast, do your research first and definately read the fine print”Limited to Comcast Cable Video customers in wired and serviceable areas only. New High-Speed customers only or former residential customers with accounts in good standing who haven’t had service for the last 120 days. Rates and availability of promotional pricing vary for non-Comcast cable video subscribers. Receive first 6 months of Comcast High-Speed Internet for $19.99 per month after service activation.(how much is the activation) After promotional period, regular monthly service charge of $42.95 and equipment charges (if applicable) will apply. Cable modem and other equipment required and not included.(and this cost money too) Not combinable with other offers. Installation options and rates vary by area.(another way to get money when clearwire needs no installation since its a plug and play) Prices do not include applicable taxes or franchise fees.(FRANCHISE FEES???) Use subject to Comcast High-Speed Internet Terms and Conditions” unlike most cable internet we dont charge those 15 different fees along with your bill its the rate you choose along with taxes from the lease of the modem and that is it. And unlike cable and dsl you can take it with you as long as its in the coverage area. Can you do that with Cable???? I was a timewarner customer for 3 yrs and even their 1.5-2mbps was running no more then 800kbps on good days so who is to say cable and dsl are better then us.ARG!!!!!

]]> By: Bob Jones http://gigaom.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91828 Bob Jones Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:14:50 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91828 <p>First off Clearwire is NOT wi-max yet they are still using "pre-wimax" called expedience which currently offers 1.5mb-2mb download speeds TOPS.</p> <p>Secondly in their blockbuster road show the CW folks put all their eggs in the Washington DC basket which was supposed to launch again PRE-WIMAX and in July. They were trying to do 6,000 units per month in DC on pre-wimax where you can get 10mb Cable from Comcast for like $19 bucks. Get real.</p> <p>Also i hear they are fudging their financials by hiding churn in pullbacks. among other great things.</p> <p>Bob</p> First off Clearwire is NOT wi-max yet they are still using “pre-wimax” called expedience which currently offers 1.5mb-2mb download speeds TOPS.

Secondly in their blockbuster road show the CW folks put all their eggs in the Washington DC basket which was supposed to launch again PRE-WIMAX and in July. They were trying to do 6,000 units per month in DC on pre-wimax where you can get 10mb Cable from Comcast for like $19 bucks. Get real.

Also i hear they are fudging their financials by hiding churn in pullbacks. among other great things.

Bob

]]> By: doush http://gigaom.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91826 doush Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:58:59 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91826 <p>Wimax will be the best hit ever on Telecom business. Think about 2nd Quarter of 2008 when handheld devices will fully sopport wimax. Wider channel sizes in 2.5 Ghz or 2.3Ghz will enable fast TCP/IP services. Also VoIP :) no need for ultra expensive GSM bills.</p> Wimax will be the best hit ever on Telecom business. Think about 2nd Quarter of 2008 when handheld devices will fully sopport wimax. Wider channel sizes in 2.5 Ghz or 2.3Ghz will enable fast TCP/IP services. Also VoIP :) no need for ultra expensive GSM bills.

]]> By: Who, What, Where, When, and WhyMAX at Nyquist Capital http://gigaom.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91822 Who, What, Where, When, and WhyMAX at Nyquist Capital Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:53:16 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91822 <p>[...] average revenue per user (ARPU) in 2006 was $484 (Source: GigaOM). This is a pretty good revenue stream for a WiMAX subscriber considering cost is it’s most [...]</p> [...] average revenue per user (ARPU) in 2006 was $484 (Source: GigaOM). This is a pretty good revenue stream for a WiMAX subscriber considering cost is it’s most [...]

]]> By: GigaOM » Clearwire, some hot air leaking http://gigaom.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91824 GigaOM » Clearwire, some hot air leaking Mon, 12 Mar 2007 19:46:32 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91824 <p>[...] a difference a weekend makes: last week Clearwire was toast of the town, and today its stock went tumbling down -about 9.4% before making a slight recovery towards end of [...]</p> [...] a difference a weekend makes: last week Clearwire was toast of the town, and today its stock went tumbling down -about 9.4% before making a slight recovery towards end of [...]

]]> By: Jacomo http://gigaom.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91820 Jacomo Fri, 09 Mar 2007 19:49:02 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2007/03/08/clearwire-goes-public/#comment-91820 <p>WiMAX on 2.5Ghz spectrum is a non starter in the US NAtionwide market. Physics still applies regardless of how many $$Billions you got. Clearwire (and for that matter Mobile WiMAX)will need to wait until 700Mhz becomes available to begin to be successful.</p> <p>Not sure if the big Wall Street analysts are looking at the technology or the names of the big players entering the market-Intel/Moto etc.</p> <p>Jacomo</p> WiMAX on 2.5Ghz spectrum is a non starter in the US NAtionwide market. Physics still applies regardless of how many $$Billions you got.
Clearwire (and for that matter Mobile WiMAX)will need to wait until 700Mhz becomes available to begin to be successful.

Not sure if the big Wall Street analysts are looking at the technology or the names of the big players entering the market-Intel/Moto etc.

Jacomo

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