14 DAY TRIAL // Wireless carrier Sprint announced on Monday that it has just launched its 4G services in Austin and San Antonio. According to the company, the new launch will enable users in those areas to enjoy great speeds, through which streaming video, file downloads and uploads, and web browsing experiences are enhanced not only at home or in the office, but also when they are on the move.
Austin and San Antonio are some of the first areas in Texas that can now enjoy the fast 4G wireless connections from Sprint. The services are delivered over the 4G network deployed by Clearwire, which is based on the WiMAX standard, the first next-generation network in the United States. According to Sprint, users will benefit from speeds that are up to 10 times faster than those delivered by a 3G network.
“Sprint continues to lead the charge in rolling out wireless 4G in cities across America and the momentum continues to build,” said Todd Rowley, vice president of Sprint 4G. “Our aggressive expansion of Sprint 4G will include many new devices and capabilities that create increased performance and productivity while enhancing personal lifestyles on the go.”
The great increase in speeds, when it comes to downloading photos, videos, or large files, is also said to enable the building of innovative applications. Moreover, the wireless carrier notes that the Sprint 4G services can prove a great option for businesses, as they come as an alternative to wired Internet connectivity. In addition, Sprint offers a wide range of devices to be used with the new network.
Sprint customers in Austin and San Antonio can now enjoy 4G speeds through the 3G/4G USB Modem U300 device the carrier offers, the first one in the country to sport both 3G and 4G connectivity options. The new device is available through a special offering for a limited period of time, Sprint added. Users can get it for free with a two-year agreement and $50 mail-in rebate, while businesses will have it for free without the MIR. More details on the carrier's 4G offering can be found here.