A startup backed by a Skype cofounder plans to offer “freemium” broadband—supported by ads and social features.
When you think of basic human rights, access to wireless broadband Internet probably isn’t at the top of the list. But a new company backed by a Skype cofounder disagrees, and plans to bring free mobile broadband to the U.S. later this year under the slogan “The Internet is a right, not a privilege.”
Called FreedomPop, the service will give users roughly a gigabyte of free high-speed mobile Internet access per month on Clearwire’s WiMAX network and forthcoming LTE network. It will offer other low-cost prepaid plans that provide access to more data…. Read more here.
I’ve been using the Clearwire Wimax network for about 4 years now and I’ve been pleased with the service. I’ve not experienced any technical problems at all.
HOORAY, SOME OF US CANNOT PAY FEES FOR WIRELESS.
THIS IS A PLUS FOR THOSE WHO CAN BENEFIT WHILE JOB SEARCHING.