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Rumor Mill: Clearwire launching 4G home router

2010-09-29 09:57 by
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Clearwire is going to launch a home router product that will allow users capture the company's mobile WiMAX service and then transfer it to other devices in their home via WiFi, according to FCC documents.

The documents, unearthed by the blog Boy Genius Report, point to a device referred to as the Clear Modem with WiFi. The device, which looks similar to a standard cable modem, also has a phone jack, which could indicate that VoIP service will be included with the router.

A Clearwire spokeswoman declined to comment.

Lately, Clearwire has turned its attention to consumer-facing devices and services. In August, Clearwire launched a new, prepaid mobile hotspot that allows Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) mobile devices to access its WiMAX network. The iSpot allows users to share the connection among up to eight WiFi-enabled Apple mobile devices.

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