Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Clearwire Expands Service In Belgium

Clearwire Corp., a provider of wireless, high-speed Internet service, revealed Tuesday that it has extended its Instant Internet service to Ghent, Belgium, the country's third largest city. Clearwire said it now covers three Belgian markets—the other two are Leuven and the capital city of Brussels. Clearwire's Internet services are based on the emerging WiMax wireless standard; the firm, which was founded by Craig O. McCaw, is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington and is backed by Intel Capital and Motorola.