An article in the Wall Street Journal sheds a bit more light some of the plans Sprint and Clearwire have been considering for their WiMAX businesses after ending their plans to build out a nationwide network together [1]. The article, which features a rare interview with Clearwire's Craig McCaw (although very light on the quotes and attributions), says Sprint's board last week rejected a plan to spin off the WiMAX unit and merge it with Clearwire. Meanwhile, it says Clearwire is holding discussions with parties that might include Intel, Comcast and Google about a direct partnership.
For more:
- read this Wall Street Journal article [2] (sub. req.)
Related articles:
- End of Sprint-Clearwire deal means dirty work remains [1]Â
- Sprint, Clearwire cancel WiMAX pairing [3]
Links:
[1] http://www.fiercebroadbandwireless.com/story/end-sprint-clearwire-deal-means-dirty-work-remains/2007-11-12
[2] http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119498643110891751.html?mod=telecommunications_primary_hs
[3] http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/sprint-clearwire-cancel-wimax-pairing/2007-11-09?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss