Does Anyone Use Clearwire as a Broadband Provider?

Kevin AKA Hubcap · 08-04-2009, 02:41 PM

I got a piece of direct mail today touting Clearwire's broadband internet services.

They're advertised price $29.95 is cheaper than what I'm paying now but I have no complaints about my present service.

Does anyone here use Clearwire and if so how's the service?

Kevin

Goatboy · 08-04-2009, 03:46 PM

I have checked on it several times but I don't believe Clearwire is available here. It appears to be similar to Alltel's wireless internet but at a much lower price. I tried alltel's for a bit, but the store wasn't able to provide me with the proper wireless router and the usb dongle had to be plugged directly into my computer. That managed to blow out a couple of USB ports in my mother board. I wound up taking the system back since the local dealer seemed to be unable to make anything right.

I don't think the speed of it ever came up to where it should be because my motherboard couldn't supply enough power through the usb ports. If the dealer had sold me the router with it, I think I would have been fine.

Set up is easy either with the router or without it. You plug the dongle into a usb port and install the software and off you go. If you have the router you plug the dongle into that. There is no need for a professional installer.

Alltel wanted $69 a month plus about $300 for router and dongle. One thing to watch with these services is a "fair use" policy. This will limit the amount of upload/download you can do in a month. Alltel has no such cap and that is why I chose them.

Matt Jutras · 08-04-2009, 03:49 PM

I've had it for several weeks now and I'm very satisfied. I live in Atlanta and we're one of the first areas to get it.

I wanted it mainly because it provides two connections for a fair price.

So I have one of the modems at home, and the mobile card on the netbook that using right now as I'm out and about.

All in all, I'd rate it pretty high.

mrmatt · 08-04-2009, 03:58 PM

I have clearwire. Before signing up I would definitely check to see what your signal strength is. I only get two bars at my home. Which is fine, but it could definitely be faster.

08-04-2009, 02:41 PM	#1
Kevin AKA Hubcap Angle of Attack Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 587 Thanks: 37 Thanked 56 Times in 42 Posts	Does Anyone Use Clearwire as a Broadband Provider? I got a piece of direct mail today touting Clearwire's broadband internet services. They're advertised price $29.95 is cheaper than what I'm paying now but I have no complaints about my present service. Does anyone here use Clearwire and if so how's the service? Kevin
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08-04-2009, 03:46 PM	#2
Goatboy HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 264 Thanks: 151 Thanked 32 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Does Anyone Use Clearwire as a Broadband Provider? I have checked on it several times but I don't believe Clearwire is available here. It appears to be similar to Alltel's wireless internet but at a much lower price. I tried alltel's for a bit, but the store wasn't able to provide me with the proper wireless router and the usb dongle had to be plugged directly into my computer. That managed to blow out a couple of USB ports in my mother board. I wound up taking the system back since the local dealer seemed to be unable to make anything right. I don't think the speed of it ever came up to where it should be because my motherboard couldn't supply enough power through the usb ports. If the dealer had sold me the router with it, I think I would have been fine. Set up is easy either with the router or without it. You plug the dongle into a usb port and install the software and off you go. If you have the router you plug the dongle into that. There is no need for a professional installer. Alltel wanted $69 a month plus about $300 for router and dongle. One thing to watch with these services is a "fair use" policy. This will limit the amount of upload/download you can do in a month. Alltel has no such cap and that is why I chose them.

08-04-2009, 03:49 PM	#3
Matt Jutras HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 370 Thanks: 141 Thanked 103 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Does Anyone Use Clearwire as a Broadband Provider? I've had it for several weeks now and I'm very satisfied. I live in Atlanta and we're one of the first areas to get it. I wanted it mainly because it provides two connections for a fair price. So I have one of the modems at home, and the mobile card on the netbook that using right now as I'm out and about. All in all, I'd rate it pretty high.

08-04-2009, 03:58 PM	#4
mrmatt Matt Allen War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Point Oregon Posts: 111 Thanks: 19 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Does Anyone Use Clearwire as a Broadband Provider? I have clearwire. Before signing up I would definitely check to see what your signal strength is. I only get two bars at my home. Which is fine, but it could definitely be faster.