4G mobile broadband

Continued Growth Driven by High-Speed Broadband, Video, Mobility and Digital Multitasking

June 9, 2009 -- Today Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) announced the results of the Cisco® Visual Networking Index (VNI) Forecast and Methodology, 2008-2013 that confirms consumer broadband usage and global IP network traffic continues to climb at an overwhelming pace due to new forms and expanded usage of interactive media, and the explosion of video content across multiple devices. The study projects that global IP traffic will increase fivefold by 2013.

Open Patent Alliance Expands 4G WiMAX with Addition of Beceem, GCT Semiconductor, Sequans, UQ Communications

SANTA CLARA, CA, June 9, 2009 -- Building on worldwide 4G WiMAX technology momentum, Beceem Communications, GCT Semiconductor, Sequans Communications and UQ Communications have joined the Open Patent Alliance (OPA). Formed in June 2008, the OPA is dedicated to offering intellectual property rights (IPR) solutions that support the development and widespread adoption of WiMAX around the globe, further boosting the open industry standard approach to 4G wireless broadband.

Clearwire Selects Cisco as Internet Protocol Next- Generation Network Core Infrastructure Provider

KIRKLAND, WA, and SAN JOSE, CA., May 13, 2009 -- Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR) and Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) announced today an alliance designed to enhance and expand CLEARTM 4G mobile WiMAX services throughout the United States.

Addition of First Global PC OEM to Boost Global WiMAX Wireless Internet Broadband Adoption

SANTA CLARA, CA, May 11, 2009 -- Further advancing mobile WiMAX worldwide, Acer Inc. (TSE: 2353) has joined the Open Patent Alliance (OPA), a group dedicated to offering intellectual property rights (IPR) solutions that support the development and widespread adoption of WiMAX. The first global PC OEM board member, Acer will help the proliferation of WiMAX technology, devices and applications around the world.

"WiMAX Innovation Network" to accelerate 4G mobile broadband development, initially covering more than 20 square miles

KIRKLAND, Wash. - April 2, 2009 - Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR) today announced a major step toward application development for fourth-generation (4G) mobile internet with plans for a "WiMAX Innovation Network" in the heart of the high-tech industry in Silicon Valley, CA.

Highlights:
- Cisco, Google, Intel, and leading educational institution among first supporters
- Service will be provided free to qualified developers for one year