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Senior Technology Correspondent Gary Krakow reports from Baltimore at the rollout of Sprint's 4G wireless network -- and the possibility that it could soon replace your cable or DSL Internet connection.
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The first Xohm market-to-market WiMax data session between Chicago and Washington, D.C was held on 8th November 2007. The session used the same commercial network that customers will access in 2008.
Gary Krakow reports from Baltimore on the big rollout of the first 4G cellular network on the planet. It's called Xohm and is the first to employ WiMAX technology.
Senior Technology Correspondent Gary Krakow reports from Baltimore on Sprint's new Xohm 4G network rollout -- and what users can expect when they're on the move.
http://www.kidguru.info http://www.cnet.com XOHM WiMAX Broadband Service Debuts in Baltimore New 4G wireless era dawns as unique business model revolutionizes mobile Internet access HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A next-generation 4G wireless network based on mobile WiMAX technology debuted today in Baltimore, heralding the start of a new era for wireless consumers as Sprint (NYSE: S) officially launched XOHM(TM) mobile broadband commercial service in the first major U.S. city. "This is truly an historic day with the birth of a completely new Internet-based business model that alters the dynamics of the traditional telecom industry," explained Barry West, president of Sprint's XOHM business unit. "Wireless consumers will experience WiMAX device and XOHM service innovation on multiple levels as the computer, Internet, telecom and consumer electronics industries converge to redefine wireless mobility." XOHM WiMAX will extend the home or office Internet experience and mobile multimedia applications to other places and additional devices. With XOHM, consumers, businesses and local governments will ultimately be able to experience new forms of interactive communications, high-speed mobile Internet browsing, social-networking tools, location-centric services and multimedia including music, video and on-demand products at faster average downlink speeds of 2-4 Mbps. The data-centric XOHM broadband service differs from present wireless offerings in that: No long-term commitments or contracts are required, freeing customers from restrictive long-term subsidized plans; Monthly home, on-the-go and day-pass Internet plans provide service choices; A single monthly charge covers service for multiple WiMAX access devices; WiMAX devices are purchased like other computing/consumer electronic devices, XOHM broadband service is self-activated and includes future updates capability; Customers can enjoy an Internet portal offering enhanced mobile services; The Open Internet business model transcends other carriers' wireless walled gardens that restrict services, choice and innovation. Starting today, customers can purchase XOHM-branded Samsung Express air cards for $59.99 and ZyXEL modems for $79.99 via XOHM web, telesales or select Baltimore-area independent retailers. Additional WiMAX devices such as a ZTE USB modem, Intel Centrino 2 WiMAX notebook PCs and the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition are expected in market later this year. Introductory offers allow customers to choose from both daily and month-to-month service options. At launch, mobile WiMAX service plans include a $10 Day pass, $25 monthly Home Internet service and $30 monthly On-the-go service. Special launch pricing includes a $50 "Pick 2 for Life" monthly service option covering two different WiMAX devices. Visit www.xohm.com to view the current XOHM WiMAX coverage area, details of the introductory broadband service offerings and device sales information. XOHM subscribers will be given free access to a unique and customizable Web site, called MyXOHM, focusing primarily on local services and entertainment content, as well as providing security services, hosted storage and interactive communications. After choosing preferences, subscribers will have their content pushed to a customized and location-aware portal via small digestible widgets. XOHM continues to work with WiMAX ecosystem partners and others to incorporate WiMAX technology in a range of computing, portable multimedia, interactive and other business and consumer electronic devices, including the availability of XOHM WiMAX in vehicles for navigation information, news and entertainment. Sprint will be the first and only national wireless carrier to offer customers a dual-mode 3G - 4G device that extends the power of Sprint's NOW network. Expected to launch in the fourth quarter, this Sprint device will operate on the nation's largest 3G mobile broadband network and the 4G network in Baltimore and other markets as WiMAX service becomes available. Source: Sprint Nextel
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Teaser on sprint nextel's wimax spinoff, XOHM. Imagine wifi coverage the size of a CITY.
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The Xohm thank you sequence. Barry West, Sprint chief technology officer and president of 4G mobile broadband gives his Tech Summit presentation.
InformationWeek's Sean Ginevan speaks with Michael Murphy, Director of Sales & Marketing Support for XOHM at CTIA Wireless 2008 in Las Vegas. Murphy explains some of the current and future applications associated with XOHM and WiMAX from Sprint.
http://mobileroar.com A quick recap of the Baltimore experience for Sprint's XOHM, WiMax event showing the kiosks, limousine van, in home display and water taxi.
Siavash at the XOHM WIMAX Launch in Baltimore Maryland, USA on October 8th, 2008
Join Sidecut Reports editor Paul Kapustka as he takes a live demonstration drive around the "beta" Chicago WiMax network, courtesy of Clearwire Corp.
This was an interview that happened during the XOHM WiMax launch in Baltimore City. Baltimore is the 1st city to receive WiMax. In this interview I take a light approach to asking Dan Hesse Sprint CEO some questions.
Quick walk thorough the basic features and applications on Nokia N810 Wimax tablet PC with Maemo operating system. New Sprint's XOHM network is not yet available in NYC, thats why not much we can say about speeds, so we look into device features.
Video-call made possible by (among many other factors) the Gizmo5 communications software platform. Hit me up at: midatlanticwimax.wordpress.com. Thanks Chuck!
From a Patapsco Bay water taxi to Segways flitting about Fell's Point - WiMAX is kickin' in B'more. Big ups to Novillero for use of their song "A Little Tradition".
The Xohm Wimax wireless data network just started up in Baltimore. Aspirationally national, the spotty local coverage will be useful for Baltimore photographers to upload still photography and video on location. Outside Baltimore--gotta wait. This wireless communicator is not a phone, but can make voice or video calls using Google Chat, Skype, Vonage, and such, in addition to web surfing, video and still image upload, does location-based services. It runs on WiFi and Wimax, a new data network Sprint launched this week, but only here, so this might be only of interest to people like Baltimore news photographers. A bunch of laptops were shown with an embedded combination WiFi and Wimax chipset. Allegedly, all laptops will come this way eventually, as Sprint tries to build out this Xohm network nationally. http://baltimorephotography.net
Max-206M2 By ZyXEL modem tested on www.speedtest.net to see what kind of results I got from Xohm wireless broadband. The results were good.
As a Wimax spectrum holder, YTL e-solutions (YTLe) is preparing for the future roll-out of their WiMAX network.
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happy holidays credit to sondre lerche and lillian samdal for the tune - http://www.sondrelerche.com/
Baltimore photographers get a new location tool, first outpost of Sprint's ultra-fast Xohm Wimax wireless network. Baltimore commercial photographers can upload assignment photography in Baltimore downtown - burbs later - DC photographers just gotta wait.
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Video snapshot of preparation for the Sprint Technology Summit - XOHM's booths see http://blog.xohm.com
Sprint Xohm wireless data network started up in Baltimore this week. Aspirationally national but currently only partially local, it's already a good too for baltimore photographers
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Barry West, Chief Technology officer of Sprint Nextel and President of the company's new WiMAX division Xohm Networks, discusses Xohm as a new paradigm breaking barriers in the wireless world.