Comments on: $3.2 Billion WiMax Deal Goes Through. Take Cover. http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/ Startup and Technology News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:55:36 -0800 hourly 1 By: » Just ask me what I want already! | iCrossing Digital Marketing Blog, Search Engine Advertising Blog: iCrossing http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-2/#comment-3066752 » Just ask me what I want already! | iCrossing Digital Marketing Blog, Search Engine Advertising Blog: iCrossing Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:41:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-3066752 [...] advertising is on my mind a lot lately but the recent announcement of Google’s $500 million investment in Sprint/Nextel and Clearwire’s WiMax initiative got me to thinking about it even more. For Google, anything that will possibly increase wireless [...] [...] advertising is on my mind a lot lately but the recent announcement of Google’s $500 million investment in Sprint/Nextel and Clearwire’s WiMax initiative got me to thinking about it even more. For Google, anything that will possibly increase wireless [...]

]]> By: Liveblog: Google Takes $1 Billion Charge To Write Down AOL And Clearwire Investments | Kawink Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-2/#comment-2606955 Liveblog: Google Takes $1 Billion Charge To Write Down AOL And Clearwire Investments | Kawink Blog Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:47:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2606955 [...] The Clearwire writedown isn’t surprising either. That is the Wimax company that had disaster written all over it. [...] [...] The Clearwire writedown isn’t surprising either. That is the Wimax company that had disaster written all over it. [...]

]]> By: Liveblogging the Google Call: Google Takes $1 Billion Writedown for AOL, Clearwire : Genuine Forex Trading http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-2/#comment-2605250 Liveblogging the Google Call: Google Takes $1 Billion Writedown for AOL, Clearwire : Genuine Forex Trading Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:29:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2605250 [...] Google (GOOG) just released fourth quarter earnings. Net Income was down a whopping 68 percent to $382 million (compared to $1.2 billion a year ago), primarily because of a $1 billion impairment charge related Google’s ownership stakes in AOL (for which it took a $726 million writedown) and Clearwire ($355 million writedown). We all know why the AOL stake is worth less than what Google paid for it (just look at Time Warner’s (TWX) stock.) The Clearwire writedown isn’t surprising either. That is the Wimax company that had disaster written all over it. [...] [...] Google (GOOG) just released fourth quarter earnings. Net Income was down a whopping 68 percent to $382 million (compared to $1.2 billion a year ago), primarily because of a $1 billion impairment charge related Google’s ownership stakes in AOL (for which it took a $726 million writedown) and Clearwire ($355 million writedown). We all know why the AOL stake is worth less than what Google paid for it (just look at Time Warner’s (TWX) stock.) The Clearwire writedown isn’t surprising either. That is the Wimax company that had disaster written all over it. [...]

]]> By: Liveblog: Google Takes $1 Billion Charge To Write Down AOL And Clearwire Investments | JustEzine.com - Free Articles Source http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-2/#comment-2604092 Liveblog: Google Takes $1 Billion Charge To Write Down AOL And Clearwire Investments | JustEzine.com - Free Articles Source Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:05:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2604092 [...] The Clearwire writedown isn’t surprising either. That is the Wimax company that had disaster written all over it. [...] [...] The Clearwire writedown isn’t surprising either. That is the Wimax company that had disaster written all over it. [...]

]]> By: ArticleSave :: Uncategorized :: Liveblog: Google Takes $1 Billion Charge To Write Down AOL And Clearwire Investments http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2603322 ArticleSave :: Uncategorized :: Liveblog: Google Takes $1 Billion Charge To Write Down AOL And Clearwire Investments Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:05:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2603322 [...] The Clearwire writedown isn’t surprising either. That is the Wimax company that had disaster written all over it. [...] [...] The Clearwire writedown isn’t surprising either. That is the Wimax company that had disaster written all over it. [...]

]]> By: Liveblog: Google Takes $1 Billion Charge To Write Down AOL And Clearwire Investments | Tech News and Business Reports http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2603302 Liveblog: Google Takes $1 Billion Charge To Write Down AOL And Clearwire Investments | Tech News and Business Reports Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:40:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2603302 [...] The Clearwire writedown isn’t surprising either. That is the Wimax company that had disaster written all over it. [...] [...] The Clearwire writedown isn’t surprising either. That is the Wimax company that had disaster written all over it. [...]

]]> By: Nettlive.com » Blog Archive » Liveblog: Google Takes $1 Billion Charge To Write Down AOL And Clearwire Investments http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2602995 Nettlive.com » Blog Archive » Liveblog: Google Takes $1 Billion Charge To Write Down AOL And Clearwire Investments Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:36:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2602995 [...] The Clearwire writedown isn’t surprising either. That is the Wimax company that had disaster written all over it. [...] [...] The Clearwire writedown isn’t surprising either. That is the Wimax company that had disaster written all over it. [...]

]]> By: Ben http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2602927 Ben Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:11:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2602927 I had the opportunity to use the Clearwire network out at CES this year and it held up pretty well. We were consistently getting 2Mbps+ symmetrical, which blows mobile away. Obviously, you're better off with a wired connection if you have one but when you consider the potential of entire cities lit up with WiMAX and those types of connection speeds wherever you are, that's a big deal. I had the opportunity to use the Clearwire network out at CES this year and it held up pretty well. We were consistently getting 2Mbps+ symmetrical, which blows mobile away.

Obviously, you’re better off with a wired connection if you have one but when you consider the potential of entire cities lit up with WiMAX and those types of connection speeds wherever you are, that’s a big deal.

]]> By: Google Takes $1 Billion Charge To Write Down AOL And ClearWire Investments http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2602873 Google Takes $1 Billion Charge To Write Down AOL And ClearWire Investments Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:22:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2602873 [...] Google just released fourth quarter earnings. Net Income was down a whopping 68 percent to $382 million (compared to $1.2 billion a year ago), primarily because of a $1 billion impairment charge related Google’s ownership stakes in AOL (for which it took a $726 million writedown) and Clearwire ($355 million writedown). We all know why the AOL stake is worth less than what Google paid for it (just look at Time Warner’s stock.) The Clearwire writedown isn’t surprising either. That is the Wimax company that had disaster written all over it. [...] [...] Google just released fourth quarter earnings. Net Income was down a whopping 68 percent to $382 million (compared to $1.2 billion a year ago), primarily because of a $1 billion impairment charge related Google’s ownership stakes in AOL (for which it took a $726 million writedown) and Clearwire ($355 million writedown). We all know why the AOL stake is worth less than what Google paid for it (just look at Time Warner’s stock.) The Clearwire writedown isn’t surprising either. That is the Wimax company that had disaster written all over it. [...]

]]> By: WiMax gets closer and further away at the same time | Flexta - SMS-based solutions http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2471664 WiMax gets closer and further away at the same time | Flexta - SMS-based solutions Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:32:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2471664 [...] the deal on some prominent tech blogs seems to range from lukewarm ( link) to intensely negative ( link). But I think there’s a lot to like about it. The involvement of Google means we’re [...] [...] the deal on some prominent tech blogs seems to range from lukewarm ( link) to intensely negative ( link). But I think there’s a lot to like about it. The involvement of Google means we’re [...]

]]> By: WiMax gets closer and further away at the same time | Textio http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2444623 WiMax gets closer and further away at the same time | Textio Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:04:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2444623 [...] to the deal on some prominent tech blogs seems to range from lukewarm (link) to intensely negative (link). But I think there’s a lot to like about it. The involvement of Google means we’re [...] [...] to the deal on some prominent tech blogs seems to range from lukewarm (link) to intensely negative (link). But I think there’s a lot to like about it. The involvement of Google means we’re [...]

]]> By: Charlie Horse http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2334119 Charlie Horse Wed, 28 May 2008 19:54:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2334119 You have no idea what you are talking about....the WiMax network will blow other phone companies out of the water...because we are talking about laptops, phones, servers, and other devices that will produce high speeds of wireless internet and phone service connection....you are an idiot if you think that this wont be the future and even more retarded if you dont think they wont make their money back. Go back and get an education, then think before you write your next article. You have no idea what you are talking about….the WiMax network will blow other phone companies out of the water…because we are talking about laptops, phones, servers, and other devices that will produce high speeds of wireless internet and phone service connection….you are an idiot if you think that this wont be the future and even more retarded if you dont think they wont make their money back. Go back and get an education, then think before you write your next article.

]]> By: MobFull » Blog Archive » WiMax gets closer and further away at the same time http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2316919 MobFull » Blog Archive » WiMax gets closer and further away at the same time Wed, 21 May 2008 20:05:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2316919 [...] to the deal on some prominent tech blogs seems to range from lukewarm (link) to intensely negative (link). But I think there’s a lot to like about it. The involvement of Google means we’re [...] [...] to the deal on some prominent tech blogs seems to range from lukewarm (link) to intensely negative (link). But I think there’s a lot to like about it. The involvement of Google means we’re [...]

]]> By: will http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2310691 will Tue, 20 May 2008 03:19:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2310691 Wimax is the wave of the future, and why else would Google get involved. Google needs to expand their name, because honestly they need to think of something else to remain on top. When you have a stock that trades over $580/share you have to constantly stay innovative. Clearwire hasn't been profitable since going public, but their 1Q earnings would have been good, however they have tons of build out expense over Wimax. The share value will suffer right now, but by 2009 this stock will be up and running. I personally use AT&T and it's a good service, but I'm invested in Clearwire and Sprint so I'm all for competition. There's a big possibility that AT&T can become "too comfortable" and drop the ball and get left behind. The same thing happened to Sprint, which is why Sprint stock is so low right now. They fell asleep and AT&T and Verizon came in and stole the glory. Wimax is the wave of the future, and why else would Google get involved. Google needs to expand their name, because honestly they need to think of something else to remain on top. When you have a stock that trades over $580/share you have to constantly stay innovative. Clearwire hasn’t been profitable since going public, but their 1Q earnings would have been good, however they have tons of build out expense over Wimax. The share value will suffer right now, but by 2009 this stock will be up and running. I personally use AT&T and it’s a good service, but I’m invested in Clearwire and Sprint so I’m all for competition. There’s a big possibility that AT&T can become “too comfortable” and drop the ball and get left behind. The same thing happened to Sprint, which is why Sprint stock is so low right now. They fell asleep and AT&T and Verizon came in and stole the glory.

]]> By: » What’s Next for the New Clearwire? Sidecut Reports http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2299833 » What’s Next for the New Clearwire? Sidecut Reports Fri, 16 May 2008 00:06:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2299833 [...] have pledged toward the new Clearwire, and not listen to those would declare their deal already dead in the water, here is a quick primer on what the $3.2 billion cash infusion has done to the WiMax scene in the [...] [...] have pledged toward the new Clearwire, and not listen to those would declare their deal already dead in the water, here is a quick primer on what the $3.2 billion cash infusion has done to the WiMax scene in the [...]

]]> By: Why it’s too early to call the WiMax deal a disaster » VentureBeat http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2292428 Why it’s too early to call the WiMax deal a disaster » VentureBeat Mon, 12 May 2008 23:17:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2292428 [...] certainly isn’t pulling his punches. Last week, while most reporters (including me) were writing enthusiastically about the new partnership between Sprint and Clearwire, Schonfeld slammed the deal as “a disaster waiting to happen.” Then he followed up on [...] [...] certainly isn’t pulling his punches. Last week, while most reporters (including me) were writing enthusiastically about the new partnership between Sprint and Clearwire, Schonfeld slammed the deal as “a disaster waiting to happen.” Then he followed up on [...]

]]> By: Terbaik.Net » Blog Archive » Schonfeld Talks About Clearwire/Sprint On Fox Business http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2287356 Terbaik.Net » Blog Archive » Schonfeld Talks About Clearwire/Sprint On Fox Business Sat, 10 May 2008 16:02:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2287356 [...] appeared on Fox Business last night to talk about the recent $3.2 billion WiMax deal between Sprint Nextel and Clearwire that’s expected to go [...] [...] appeared on Fox Business last night to talk about the recent $3.2 billion WiMax deal between Sprint Nextel and Clearwire that’s expected to go [...]

]]> By: Tech Moz - Tech News » Blog Archive » Why the WiMax Deal Is A Disaster, Part II (Or, How Craig McCaw Snookered Eric Schmidt) http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2286242 Tech Moz - Tech News » Blog Archive » Why the WiMax Deal Is A Disaster, Part II (Or, How Craig McCaw Snookered Eric Schmidt) Sat, 10 May 2008 02:54:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2286242 [...] more I learn about the $3.2 billion deal announced earlier this week to salvage Clearwire’s and Sprint’s WiMax businesses by [...] [...] more I learn about the $3.2 billion deal announced earlier this week to salvage Clearwire’s and Sprint’s WiMax businesses by [...]

]]> By: Why the WiMax Deal Is A Disaster, Part II (Or, How Craig McCaw Snookered Eric Schmidt) | DougsTech.com - Tech News, Reviews, and Guides http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2285666 Why the WiMax Deal Is A Disaster, Part II (Or, How Craig McCaw Snookered Eric Schmidt) | DougsTech.com - Tech News, Reviews, and Guides Fri, 09 May 2008 21:09:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2285666 [...] more I learn about the $3.2 billion deal announced earlier this week to salvage Clearwire’s and Sprint’s WiMax businesses by [...] [...] more I learn about the $3.2 billion deal announced earlier this week to salvage Clearwire’s and Sprint’s WiMax businesses by [...]

]]> By: Why the WiMax Deal Is A Disaster, Part II (Or, How Craig McCaw Snookered Eric Schmidt) http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2285594 Why the WiMax Deal Is A Disaster, Part II (Or, How Craig McCaw Snookered Eric Schmidt) Fri, 09 May 2008 20:37:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2285594 [...] more I learn about the $3.2 billion deal announced earlier this week to salvage Clearwire’s and Sprint’s WiMax businesses by [...] [...] more I learn about the $3.2 billion deal announced earlier this week to salvage Clearwire’s and Sprint’s WiMax businesses by [...]

]]> By: jmo http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2285146 jmo Fri, 09 May 2008 16:12:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2285146 OK you tech geeks dont see beyond the techwall. here is whats up: Craig McCaw built what is todays AT&T wireless network. He sold it for 10B and took some time off and now has built Cearwire. Comcast has been buying wireless from Sprint to compete againt AT&T and Verizon's triple play. That business model (reselling wireless) is too expensive. Comcast needed to buy a stake in a wireless company to better compete. The Clearwire deal needs to happen before the demos take office. It is another brilliant move by McCaw to build a superior network and the sell it to Comcast once completed. The genius about this is that McCaw builds the network with other peoples money and then sell it to them. No wonder the guy has everything. OK you tech geeks dont see beyond the techwall. here is whats up:
Craig McCaw built what is todays AT&T wireless network. He sold it for 10B and took some time off and now has built Cearwire. Comcast has been buying wireless from Sprint to compete againt AT&T and Verizon’s triple play. That business model (reselling wireless) is too expensive. Comcast needed to buy a stake in a wireless company to better compete. The Clearwire deal needs to happen before the demos take office. It is another brilliant move by McCaw to build a superior network and the sell it to Comcast once completed. The genius about this is that McCaw builds the network with other peoples money and then sell it to them.
No wonder the guy has everything.

]]> By: Schonfeld Talks About Clearwire/Sprint On Fox Business | DougsTech.com - Tech News, Reviews, and Guides http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2284872 Schonfeld Talks About Clearwire/Sprint On Fox Business | DougsTech.com - Tech News, Reviews, and Guides Fri, 09 May 2008 12:09:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2284872 [...] appeared on Fox Business last night to talk about the recent $3.2 billion WiMax deal between Sprint Nextel and Clearwire that’s expected to go [...] [...] appeared on Fox Business last night to talk about the recent $3.2 billion WiMax deal between Sprint Nextel and Clearwire that’s expected to go [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Schonfeld、Clearwire/SprintのWiMax事業についてFox Businessで語る http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2284269 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Schonfeld、Clearwire/SprintのWiMax事業についてFox Businessで語る Fri, 09 May 2008 02:47:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2284269 [...] Erickは昨夜、Fox Businessに登場して最近Sprint NextelとClearwireが進めている$3.2B(32億ドル)のWiMax事業が近々スタートしそうな件について話をした。 [...] [...] Erickは昨夜、Fox Businessに登場して最近Sprint NextelとClearwireが進めている$3.2B(32億ドル)のWiMax事業が近々スタートしそうな件について話をした。 [...]

]]> By: Schonfeld Talks About Clearwire/Sprint On Fox Business http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2284253 Schonfeld Talks About Clearwire/Sprint On Fox Business Fri, 09 May 2008 02:26:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2284253 [...] appeared on Fox Business last night to talk about the recent $3.2 billion WiMax deal between Sprint Nextel and Clearwire that’s expected to go [...] [...] appeared on Fox Business last night to talk about the recent $3.2 billion WiMax deal between Sprint Nextel and Clearwire that’s expected to go [...]

]]> By: Despite complexities, Sprint, Clearwire band together to build WiMax network | last100 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/comment-page-1/#comment-2283285 Despite complexities, Sprint, Clearwire band together to build WiMax network | last100 Thu, 08 May 2008 14:03:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/06/32-billion-wimax-deal-goes-through-take-cover/#comment-2283285 [...] in all, as Erick Schonfeld notes at TechCrunch, AT&T and Verizon “have a huge head start and customer lock-in when it comes to cell phone [...] [...] in all, as Erick Schonfeld notes at TechCrunch, AT&T and Verizon “have a huge head start and customer lock-in when it comes to cell phone [...]

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