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WiMax backers expected wider mobile deployment by 2010
In January 2008, Sprint Nextel was reported to be testing its Xohm service with employees ahead of a planned commercial WiMax rollout in selected US cities.
What the report described
The article presented mobile WiMax as a long-range wireless alternative expected to reach high data rates over larger areas than WiFi. It also noted plans by Clearwire and expectations of activity in parts of Europe and Asia-Pacific.
How to read the claim
Rollout timing, coverage and performance were plans and estimates from 2008, not established present availability.