Comments on: From Closed to Open: Sprint Changes its xOHM Tune

By: McGuire’s Law » Blog Archive » Mobile Freedom

McGuire’s Law » Blog Archive » Mobile Freedom — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:38:57 +0000

[...] Sprint was blessed with that opportunity in the launch of our WiMax business – Xohm, soon to be part of the new Clearwire. The Xohm business model was built from the ground up to deliver mobile freedom to customers and to third party developers. [...]

By: The Operators vs. the Media Brands - GigaOM

The Operators vs. the Media Brands - GigaOM — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:00:14 +0000

[...] the notion of “open access,” with Apple promising to release its developer kit for the iPhone; Sprint Nextel launching its WiMAX business, XOHM; Verizon Wireless saying it will open up its network and platform; Google’s efforts around [...]

By: Skydeck : Nearly 40% of Sprint’s customers plan to switch when their contract is up

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:30:41 +0000

[...] its efforts on gaining back customers. We hope that they will follow through on their plans for an open WiMax network, but if all else fails, they can just sell out to [...]

By: WiMAX: Sprint, Clearwire Mulling the Future, Maybe Together « GigaOM

WiMAX: Sprint, Clearwire Mulling the Future, Maybe Together « GigaOM — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:01:06 +0000

[...] quarter, and the continuing decline in revenues and subscribers might result in lower spending on its WiMAX efforts. Similarly, Clearwire is not growing fast enough to satisfy [...]

By: » It’s Official - Sprint Nextel to abandon the walled garden

» It’s Official - Sprint Nextel to abandon the walled garden — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:26:02 +0000

[...] Speaking at the CTIA conference in San Francisco last week, xOHM senior vice president, Atish Gude, highlighted the fact that operators deliver a smart network which allows open access to applications. Sprint provides the network elements — location, presence, security, quality of service, and bandwidth. The rest of the magic comes from device companies and app makers. (from Gigaom) [...]

By: ElleD

ElleD — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:36:21 +0000

I thought he carried the panel. Dunno about that name though. On their site the spell it “Xohm”. http://xohm.com/

By: Jesse Kopelman

Jesse Kopelman — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:41:06 +0000

Why aren't you spelling it as xOhM? An pronouncing it with a silent x, for that matter? Never miss an opportunity for self promotion, I say.

By: pat

pat — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:42:18 +0000

Actually, I thought he was quite good. It was helpful to hear from someone who's literally working on the front lines of the wimax future. I'm looking forward to seeing Sprint's Xohm...

By: ElleD

ElleD — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:32:17 +0000

SlickDealer, In speaking with >play reps, I know that Xohm's speaker, Rick Robinson had strep throat, a high fever and inner ear infection, but still made the trek from the right coast to honor his panel participation. I would imagine that played a hand in your perception of his performance.

By: SlickDealer

SlickDealer — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:53:36 +0000

Glad Sprint is leading the final mile/WiMAX industry initiatives. Rick Robinson was a terrible speaker. Please, don't send your most experienced personnel. Send your most articulate and enthusiastic.