Sprint Launches XOHM WiMax Service in Baltimore

Filed in archive WiMax/WiBro on September 29, 2008

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Sprint today announced the launch of its XOHM WiMax service in Baltimore, Maryland, boasting average download speeds of 2-4 Mbps.

"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," says 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."

"If you're in Baltimore or plan on visiting, you can now purchase a $60 XOHM laptop card or an $80 fixed home modem directly from Sprint or area retailers," writes The Register's Cade Metz. "A network day pass will run you $10. Home net service is $25 a month (at least for now; six months down the road, this will jump to $35). And mobile service is $30 a month."

"Next up as new WiMax areas are Chicago and Washington, DC," writes InternetNews' Judy Mottl. "Sprint said both are nearing final stages of network readiness but declined to state when commercial service will begin. The carrier is also developing networks in Boston, Providence, Philadelphia, Dallas and Ft. Worth."

More here from Computerworld ... more here from ZDNet ... more here from bMighty ... more here from Electronista ... more here from InformationWeek ... and the press release is here.