“Clearwire next month will finally introduce client software for linking Apple Macintosh laptops directly to its WiMax service, as well as introducing a dual-mode USB modem for WiMax and Sprint Nextel’s 3G network,” Stephen Lawson reports for IDG News Service.
“The would-be national WiMax carrier offers tabletop and USB modems, and in April it introduced the Clear Spot standalone modem with built-in Wi-Fi. But so far, it has only provided Windows drivers, so Mac users have not been able to use the Clear service directly, though they can hook up via Wi-Fi through the US$139.99 Clear Spot. On Aug. 17, Clearwire will begin offering a Mac driver as a free download for customers, according to Mike Sievert, chief commercial officer,” Lawson reports.
“The Clear WiMax service delivers 3Mb per second (Mbps) to 6Mbps, with bursts as high as 10Mbps, according to Clearwire. It starts at $20 per month for home and $30 per month for mobile service, and combined plans are also available. A day pass costs $10,” Lawson reports.
More info in the full article here.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Fred Mertz” for the heads up.]