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Press Release -- July 30th, 2012
Source: Clearwire
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The Summer Heat is On with Hot Back-to-School Savings on CLEAR 4G

50% Off All CLEAR Devices Wherever Devices are Sold

 

BELLEVUE, Wash., July 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — School may be out for summer, but CLEAR’s back-to-school promotions are in full swing. Right now, parents and students can purchase CLEAR devices for the upcoming school year and save big. All CLEAR devices – including the CLEAR Spot® Voyager, a powerful mobile broadband hotspot that fits in the palm of the hand and the CLEAR Stick Atlas, a mobile USB that connects instantly to the internet without complicated software – are a whopping 50% off.

The discounts are being offered online at www.clear.com and everywhere CLEAR devices are sold. With these devices and a CLEAR service plan, students can stay connected at school, whether in their home or on-the-go, as long as they are in the CLEAR coverage area. The back-to-school promotion kicked off July 1st and runs through August 31st.

“According to PriceGrabber® survey data, 35% of consumers start shopping for back-to-school items in July and 44% in August,” said Dow Draper, senior vice president and general manager – CLEAR. “Our hope is that these consumers, and others, take advantage of our great offering. Not only will they save a significant amount of money on our unique products, but they will also enjoy a new way to stay connected with a true mobile broadband experience on CLEAR unlimited* internet plans and no long term contracts.”

The CLEAR Spot Voyager is a personal mobile hotspot allowing users to easily and securely share unlimited* super-fast internet access, virtually anywhere within CLEAR coverage, simultaneously with up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices, including the iPad®, iPhone®, iPod® touch, laptops, smartphones, and portable gaming devices. The CLEAR Spot Voyager is manufactured by Infomark and carries a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $99.99 and is on sale for $49.99**. The device is 2.6″ square, weighs only 2.1 ounces, and runs on a rechargeable battery that provides up to six hours of continuous use.***

The CLEAR Stick Atlas is manufactured by Ubee Interactive and carries a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $49.99 and is on sale for $24.99**. It is a mobile USB that doesn’t require complicated software so you can instantly connect to the internet. The device is 1.2 inches wide by 3.25 inches high with a 0.65 inch diameter, weighing only 1.1 ounces.  The color is charcoal grey with a matte finish, and includes an LED light showing signal strength and connection status. The device supports most operating systems, including: Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP, Mac® OSX, Linux, Android™ and Chrome.

CLEAR, the retail brand for Clearwire Corporation, runs on Clearwire’s 4G network in approximately 80 cities across the U.S. For more information about CLEAR, visit www.clear.com. Company information about Clearwire is available at www.clearwire.com.

* Unlimited plans subject to CLEAR’s Acceptable Use Policy, posted at www.clear.com/legal/aup.

** Taxes, recurring service fee, and other charges apply, including shipping charges in certain retail sales  channels.  

*** Actual battery life that user experiences between charges may vary and is not guaranteed.

Clearwire, CLEAR, the CLEAR logo, and CLEAR Spot are trademarks or registered trademarks of Clearwire Communications LLC. iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc

About Clearwire

Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ:CLWR, news, filings), through its operating subsidiaries, is a leading provider of 4G wireless broadband services offering services in areas of the U.S. where more than 130 million people live. The company holds the deepest portfolio of wireless spectrum available for data services in the U.S. Clearwire serves retail customers through its own CLEAR® brand, as well as through wholesale relationships with some of the leading companies in the retail, technology and telecommunications industries. The company is constructing a next-generation 4G LTE Advanced-ready network to address the capacity needs of the market, and is also working closely with the Global TDD-LTE Initiative and China Mobile to further the TDD-LTE ecosystem. Clearwire is headquartered in Bellevue, Wash. Additional information is available at http://www.clearwire.com.

CONTACT: Clearwire
         Chris Comes
         (312) 282-0539
         Christopher.comes@clearwire.com

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