There are two aspects to WiMAX: The hype and the reality. In terms of hype, this is not good news. Clearly the enthusiasm both parties had going into the agreement has waned -- more specifically on the Sprint side as they have alteratives whereas Clearwire must follow through with this model. In terms of the reality, it will depend on parters such as Intel and Microsoft to make sure the WiMAX mobile client hardware and drivers make it onto every laptop. Even with less coverage areas, Clearwire still has a chance to prove their model. If successful, Sprint and other will follow suit. If the WiMAX cards are not on your laptop, then the whole expensive adventure will never get off the ground.

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