Besides LTE, the other big 4G alternative, WiMAX, has also started its conquest. The population of Chicago, based on the original roadmap, should have had access to Sprint's high-speed WiMAX network in late 2008, but the provider has changed its mind and they have launched a test of 4G in Baltimore instead of Chicago. Todd Rowley, the president of Sprint, has reported that although Chicago is highly important for the company, they have still wanted to test the network first at a smaller area, where there are old buildings with thick walls, mountains and a dock. This means that Baltimore has been chosen as the first to enjoy the advantages of WiMAX networks thanks to its geogrephical qualities. The download speed is 2-4 megabits on average, but it might reach up to 5 megabits. Accessing WiMAX networks is not a cheap thing currently. Unlimited internet access is available with Sprint's 3G/4G USB modem for a monthly fee of $80 USD.
Translated by Szaszati
