Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT) announced an expanded relationship with Clearwire Communications, LLC, an operating subsidiary of Clearwire Corporation, to support their CLEAR™ 4G WiMax services. Level 3 will provide Clearwire with network transport services as part of their deployment of CLEAR™ WiMax services in major metropolitan markets across the United States.
“With a nationwide network footprint, Level 3 offers the network reach and scale to meet our business needs as we rollout next generation broadband services,” said John Saw, chief technology officer for Clearwire. “As demand for the mobile Internet increases, we believe Level 3 offers the right combination of network infrastructure and service quality.”
Under the terms of the agreement, Level 3 will deliver high-speed Internet connectivity to major U.S. cities, including Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia, Seattle, Washington DC, Houston and the Bay Area. Each 10 Gigabit Ethernet connection will carry data and Internet traffic for CLEAR™ customers.
“Level 3 delivers nationwide network connectivity to support Clearwire in delivering advanced network technology for mobile broadband,” said Andrew Crouch, president of Wholesale Markets for Level 3. “As greater wireless market penetration and usage places more mobile voice, data, video and Internet traffic on networks, Level 3 is well positioned to meet the capacity demands of our wireless customers and support their ongoing business growth.”
About Clearwire
Clearwire Communications, LLC, an operating subsidiary of Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR), offers a robust suite of advanced high-speed Internet services to consumers and businesses. As part of a multi-year network build-out plan, Clearwire’s 4G service, called CLEAR™, will be available in major metropolitan areas across the U.S., and bring together an unprecedented combination of speed and mobility. Clearwire’s open all-IP network, combined with significant spectrum holdings, provides unmatched network capacity to deliver next generation broadband access. Strategic investors include Intel Capital, Comcast, Sprint, Google, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. Clearwire currently provides 4G service, utilizing WiMAX technology, in 24 markets and provides pre-WiMAX communications services in 37 markets across the U.S. and Europe. Headquartered in Kirkland, Wash., additional information about Clearwire is available at www.clearwire.com.
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