Sprint WiMAX debuted in Baltimore

Sprint WiMAX debuted in Baltimore. As a follow-up to the previous report, Sprint WiMAX this month? A next-generation 4G wireless network based on mobile WiMAX technology debuted in Baltimore, heralding the start of a new era for wireless consumers as Sprint officially launched XOHM mobile broadband commercial service in the first major U.S. city.

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.

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.

More information is available from Sprint's website.