14 DAY TRIAL // Best Buy’s mobile broadband service for computing, Best Buy Connect, has just announced that it offers 4G mobile broadband connectivity service on a wider range of devices available through the Best Buy stores around the country. With 4G service connectivity, consumers would enjoy access to high-speed Internet access on-the-go, while benefiting from service activation, billing, hardware and connection support coming from Best Buy.
“We’re finding that customers increasingly want choice in service providers for mobile broadband,” said Jed Stillman, vice president of Best Buy Connect.
“Best Buy Connect is an end-to-end option that gives them the freedom to connect virtually, whenever or wherever, and the convenience of one point of contact – Best Buy – for selection and service.”
The company also announced that the 4G services are being offered through a collaboration with Clearwire, a leading provider for such services in the country.
Users interested in Best Buy Connect 4G can purchase it as mobile broadband option on a number of 23 devices coming from Asus, Dell, HP, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba, and is available at most of the Best Buy stores in the United States.
“Best Buy Connect, supported by Clearwire’s 4G network, showcases Best Buy’s leadership in today’s truly connected world,” said Teresa Elder, president of strategic partnerships and wholesale for Clearwire.
“Best Buy is at the forefront of a growing number of businesses that recognize the value a true mobile broadband experience can deliver to their customers. Clearwire’s 4G mobile broadband network is uniquely positioned to serve the diverse demands of multiple industries today with a spectrum position capable of scaling for the demands of tomorrow.”
Initially, Best Buy Connect will provide users with unlimited 4G service for $45 per month, while offering them the options of month-to-month or two-year contracts.
Upon the signing of a two-year contract, users would benefit from the waiving of the $35 activation fee, as well as an additional $150 off select hardware devices.