Sprint Nextel, Clearwire, and Other Key Investors' Strategic Thinking behind New WiMAX Joint Venture

• 1. Background
• 2. Strategic Considerations of the New Clearwire' s Investors
  • 2.1 Sprint Nextel
  • 2.2 Clearwire
  • 2.3 Cable TV Operators
  • 2.4 Intel
  • 2.5 Google
• MIC Perspective

Examines the recently announced WiMAX venture of Sprint Nextel, Clearwire and other investors. Analyzes the strategic considerations of the major investors involved in the new WiMAX company, including Sprint Nextel, Clearwire, Intel, Google, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks.

• Table 1. Current Wireless Network Strategies of the Top Five US Cable TV Operators

• Figure 1. Investment in and Contributions for the New Clearwire by Major Investors