5G Technology World

  • 5G Technology and Engineering
  • FAQs
  • Apps
  • Devices
  • IoT
  • RF
  • Radar
  • Wireless Design
  • Learn
    • 5G Videos
    • Ebooks
    • EE Training Days
    • FAQs
    • Learning Center
    • Tech Toolboxes
    • Webinars/Digital Events
  • Handbooks
    • 2024
    • 2023
    • 2022
    • 2021
  • Resources
    • Design Guide Library
    • EE World Digital Issues
    • Engineering Diversity & Inclusion
    • Engineering Training Days
    • LEAP Awards
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe

Comcast Says No to More Clearwire Investments

By Staff Author | September 24, 2010

Comcast won’t be pumping more money into Clearwire, company CEO Mike Angelakis said at an investor conference this week.

The comments come as Clearwire searches for additional funding to help finance the aggressive deployment of its mobile broadband network, which is slated to cover up to 120 million people by the end of this year.

“We have no commitment to invest any further,” Angelakis said at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia XIX Conference. “I think that Clearwire has to figure this out.”

Comcast already owns about 9 percent of Clearwire. Angelakis said the company did not see “any strategic advantage” of increasing its stake to 10 percent or 11 percent.

Clearwire is looking to raise money by selling some of its spectrum or by landing another strategic investor, which could resell Clearwire’s 4G services under its own brand.

Reuters reports that Clearwire and T-Mobile are currently in talks over an investment deal, but no plans have been formally announced.

T-Mobile USA says its recently-upgraded HSPA+ network offers 4G speeds, but the carrier lacks the spectrum for true fourth-generation services. A deal with Clearwire would allow T-Mobile to offer 4G services without having to purchase spectrum and build out a network.


Filed Under: Carriers

 

Next Article

← Previous Article
Next Article →

Related Articles Read More >

eSIM
eSIM eases changing carriers for phones and IoT
QoE and QoS comparison
Benchmarking in 5G: More important than ever
iPhone 12
I bought a 5G phone, now what?
6G
Key takeaways from 6G Symposium

Featured Contributions

  • Overcome Open RAN test and certification challenges
  • Wireless engineers need AI to build networks
  • Why AI chips need PCIe 7.0 IP interconnects
  • circuit board timing How timing and synchronization improve 5G spectrum efficiency
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 5G for FWA need testing
More Featured Contributions

EE TECH TOOLBOX

“ee
Tech Toolbox: 5G Technology
This Tech Toolbox covers the basics of 5G technology plus a story about how engineers designed and built a prototype DSL router mostly from old cellphone parts. Download this first 5G/wired/wireless communications Tech Toolbox to learn more!

EE LEARNING CENTER

EE Learning Center
“5g
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND STAY CONNECTED
Get the latest info on technologies, tools and strategies for EE professionals.

Engineering Training Days

engineering
“bills
5G Technology World
  • Enews Signup
  • EE World Online
  • DesignFast
  • EDABoard Forums
  • Electro-Tech-Online Forums
  • Microcontroller Tips
  • Analogic Tips
  • Connector Tips
  • Engineer’s Garage
  • EV Engineering
  • Power Electronic Tips
  • Sensor Tips
  • Test and Measurement Tips
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise

Copyright © 2025 WTWH Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media
Privacy Policy

Search 5G Technology World