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FreedomPop gains access to Sprint’s 4G network
16 July 2012
FreedomPop to offer free broadband to over 250 million users on Sprint networks nationwide
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internet firm FreedomPop has signed a deal with US operator Sprint to gain access
to its 4G LTE, WiMAX and 3G networks next year. Under the wholesale agreement, FreedomPop
will be able to offer free broadband to over 250 million users on Sprint networks
nationwide.
Steven Sesar,
FreedomPop's COO, said: "With the announcement of its new relationship
with Sprint, FreedomPop's ambition to give every American free and fast
internet access is now one step closer to reality."
Sprint will establish its
LTE network, which will be launched in 2012-13 and will cover a 250 million US
population by the end of next year.
Matt Carter, president for Sprint’s Global
Wholesale & Emerging Solutions, said: "At Sprint we believe that our wholesale
customers' success is our success. We deliver a suite of innovative solutions
that are customisable to the needs of each company and we are thrilled to
enable new and innovative business models." GTB