Clearwire Finally Supporting OS X
I should disclose early on that I have never been that impressed with Clearwire. Everyone I have ever known that tried it really hated it for a variety of reasons. This aside, it is also amazing to me that it took the company all this time to finally get an OS X driver out the door.
Assuming you don’t mind the contract, you could always use Clearwire as a backup to your regular broadband connection, I guess. But considering how restrictive it is with its data usage, you might as well just use one of the many EVDO solutions from local mobile carriers instead. You’ll find the coverage is a LOT better than this Wimax solution.
As Clearwire opens up its latest market, in Las Vegas, I wonder if the complaints will have an opportunity to roll in from a whole new region? If you are not a subscriber, I would warn you to read the contract and the TOS VERY closely before agreeing to anything. The service is buggy — spotty, at best — and its cancellation policy provides a three ring circus most people are not going to want to buy tickets to.
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4 Comments
You Need a Thick Skin to Participate Online | Chris Pirillo
July 22nd, 2009
at 1:52am
[...] Clearwire is finally supporting OS X. [...]
Ian
July 22nd, 2009
at 7:55am
Not sure what problems you’ve had with Clearwire, but here on Oahu it works very well, and I’ve been using it for the past three years since OS X Panther 10.3.9. Am now using it with Leopard with no problems. I like that I can take my modem with me literally anywhere on the Island and plug in. The price is great too at $29/mo. Customer service has always been prompt, they’ve called me back when I’ve left my phone number, and during business hours, I’ve always had my concerns or problems dealt with professionally and taken care of over the phone.
When my modem finally failed after two solid years of use, a call to Customer Service had a new modem delivered in two days. Great service….
For the price and convenience, I’ll take Clearwire over Cable and DSL’s, at least here in Hawaii, any day.
Kitty
July 22nd, 2009
at 7:55am
If you have an issue with it, just a cell provider based internet. AT&T has proved reliable enough when I absolutely need it.
Indoorsman Clearwire ~ Windows Fanatics
July 22nd, 2009
at 9:08pm
[...] Clearwire is finally supporting OS X. [...]