[December 04, 2009] Clearwire Expands Clear 4G Mobile Internet Service in Chicago Tweet Dec 04, 2009 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Clearwire Communications, an operating subsidiary of Clearwire, announced the expansion of its sales operations for Clear's mobile Internet service throughout the Chicago region. The company also named Jeannie Weaver as general manager for the Chicago market. Clear covers 1700 square miles and approximately 6.6 million people. Regionally, service extends as far north as Highland Park, south to Willowbrook, east to Lake Michigan and west to Geneva. "Clear is excited to bring to Chicago residents, businesses and visitors an Internet experience similar to what they're used to having at home or the office, anywhere around town or on the go," said Jeannie Weaver, Clearwire General Manager, Chicago. "We're pleased to provide this community a valuable new category of Internet service designed to make people's lives more enjoyable and more productive." Clear said its customer experience is similar to that provided by Wi-Fi, but without the short-range limitations of a traditional Internet hotspot. Clear uses a wireless 4G technology that differs from Wi-Fi called WiMAX, which provides service areas measured in miles, not feet. Furthermore, Clear noted it gives you average mobile download speeds of 3 to 6 mbps with bursts over 10 mbps. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]