Clear 4g

[CaptKirk]

That sucks! For unlimited data, at 4G speed, its $45 a month here in Chicago....

I have the AT&T unlimited for $30 but as soon as I get the hotspot I am gone....May be a bit more hassle with having to have the hotspot with me but it looks like its worth it...

They offer nation wide 3G coverage yet wont allow you to sign up unless you live in a 4G coverage area.

Just curious, is Clear and Sprint partnered in Chicaga area or is clear the sole 4G provider?

 

[windycitycouple]

I'm not sure but the packages are the same (unlimited 4G/5GB 3G) and Clear is a lot cheaper ($45/month versus Sprint at $55).

I get the hotspot today. Looks like I may be giving up my $30/month unlimited AT&T 3G plan...

That sucks! For unlimited data, at 4G speed, its $45 a month here in Chicago....

I have the AT&T unlimited for $30 but as soon as I get the hotspot I am gone....May be a bit more hassle with having to have the hotspot with me but it looks like its worth it...

They offer nation wide 3G coverage yet wont allow you to sign up unless you live in a 4G coverage area.

Just curious, is Clear and Sprint partnered in Chicaga area or is clear the sole 4G provider?

 

[CaptKirk]

No loss with your ATT plan,,,, you'll love the 4G and your lucky to be within a 4G hot spot.. Still waiting in Sacramento,,, hopefully by end of this year

 

[arshield]

Sprint is a part owner in Clear, along with Comcast and some others. They always use Sprint towers around the country.

 

[CaptKirk]

Sprint is a part owner in Clear, along with Comcast and some others. They always use Sprint towers around the country.

I know that Clear is currently installing approximately 90 sites within the Bay area and Sacramento markets which are not partnered with Sprint. And there are many more thatnare partnered with Sprint. I don't now they have their business partnered but threre difantly seems to be some seperate things going on with each company

 

[ipadfanatic]

I'd like to know from those that currently use it, what speeds are you getting (do a speed test).

Also how is it working with streaming services like Hulu and Netflix.

 

[CaptKirk]

I'd like to know from those that currently use it, what speeds are you getting (do a speed test).

Also how is it working with streaming services like Hulu and Netflix.

Currently I'm only aware that 4G is only available in four markets. I know of two, Portland and Chicago. San Francisco and Sacramento markets are suppose to launch this year.

 

[windycitycouple]

Lots more than that....

Here is their coverage link. I was just using it in Vegas.

CLEAR | 4G WiMAX Internet Coverage Map with Service Area.

I'd like to know from those that currently use it, what speeds are you getting (do a speed test).

Also how is it working with streaming services like Hulu and Netflix.

Currently I'm only aware that 4G is only available in four markets. I know of two, Portland and Chicago. San Francisco and Sacramento markets are suppose to launch this year.

 

[CaptKirk]

Lots more than that....

Here is their coverage link. I was just using it in Vegas.

CLEAR | 4G WiMAX Internet Coverage Map with Service Area.

I'd like to know from those that currently use it, what speeds are you getting (do a speed test).

Also how is it working with streaming services like Hulu and Netflix.

Currently I'm only aware that 4G is only available in four markets. I know of two, Portland and Chicago. San Francisco and Sacramento markets are suppose to launch this year.

I don't think I would trust this coverage map too much. Many of the areas showing 4G service does no have this service. Sacramento and San Fransisco areas are not up and running yet. I know they are still installing tower sites and getting very close.

 

[ipadfanatic]

Okay now I have been getting brochures in the mail from Clear but its a different website than listed here. They used to be OHm I believe and they offer 4G and 3G service in my aread. Two different companies as putting in coverage info for 4G, one says its available and the other says its not?

CLEAR | High Speed Mobile 4G Wireless Internet Service with WiMAX and Clear Wireless Internet | 4G High-Speed Internet Service

 

[windycitycouple]

Just got my clear hotspot. Hooked it up and hit 12mbps......

Movies stream like mad!!!!

Bye bye AT&T!!!

 

[arshield]

Just got my clear hotspot. Hooked it up and hit 12mbps......

Movies stream like mad!!!!

Bye bye AT&T!!!

You are getting way better speeds than I have ever had. I have topped out just over 4, but average just over 3.

Which hotspot did you get? The built in one?

 

[windycitycouple]

The stand alone Clearspot I think its called. Here is the link.

Clear Spot | Personal Mobile Internet Hotspot | Clear.com

Would be great to have it built in but maybe in the IPad 2.0.....

 

[arshield]

The stand alone Clearspot I think its called. Here is the link.

Clear Spot | Personal Mobile Internet Hotspot | Clear.com

Would be great to have it built in but maybe in the IPad 2.0.....

If that had only come out about 6 weeks earlier, that is what I would have purchased. I like my router ok, but my speed, when I have been in Chicago has not been anywhere close to that.