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    Clearwire Opens Retail Stores and Expands Sales for CLEAR(TM) 4G Mobile Internet Service in North Carolina

    Consumers and Businesses in Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh Now Have Access to Mobile Internet Service Several Times Faster Than 3G

    Company Names Executive Leadership for Each Market

    Clearwire to Showcase Mobile WiMAX Capabilities and Devices During Consumer Launch Events in Each City

    4G Mobile Internet Promotion Available for as Low as $30/Month at Clear.com

    KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 2009-- Clearwire Communications, LLC, an operating subsidiary of Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR) announced today the expansion of its sales operations for CLEAR’s super fast mobile Internet service in the metro areas of Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh, North Carolina. Across the state, CLEAR now covers over 2,000 square miles and covers nearly 3 million people.

    In addition to today’s sales and marketing launch, the company announced the executive leadership in each market. Michael Nash was named regional general manager, Curtis Heffelfinger was named general manager for CLEAR in Charlotte. Kyle Kennedy was named general manager for CLEAR in Greensboro. Kevin Hopwood was named general manager for CLEAR in Raleigh.

    With CLEAR, consumers and businesses can access the Internet wirelessly, at true broadband speeds – at home, in the office, and on the go anywhere in the CLEAR coverage area.

    “CLEAR is excited to bring to North Carolina residents, businesses and visitors an Internet experience similar to what they’re used to having at home or the office, anywhere around town or on the go,” said Michael Nash, regional general manager for North Carolina. “We're pleased to provide this community a valuable new category of Internet service designed to make people’s lives more enjoyable and more productive.”

    Coverage Areas

    Charlotte service extends to 834,000 households and covers 441 square miles inside the RT485 beltway that circles the city and expand northward through Huntersville and Cornelous on the southwest through Gastonia, Belmont, and Mt. Holy and on the southeast through Matthews, Mint Hill, and Monroe.

    Greensboro service provides coverage to over 626,000 people covering over 320 square miles stretching west from Clemmons and east to Mebane, north from Reidsville and south to Asheboro/Lexington. Overall CLEAR provides coverage in more than 18 cities in the greater Piedmont Triad.

    Raleigh service provides coverage to over 785,000 people covering 325 square miles and extends north to Wake Forest, south to Fuquay Varina, west past Highway 55 and east to Knightdale. CLEAR coverage will also include the Chapel Hill, Durham and Hillsborough areas.

    A CLEAR Difference

    The CLEAR customer experience is similar to that provided by Wi-Fi, but without the short-range limitations of a traditional Internet hotspot. CLEAR uses a wireless 4G technology that differs from Wi-Fi called WiMAX, which provides service areas measured in miles, not feet. Furthermore, CLEAR gives you average mobile download speeds of 3 to 6 mbps with bursts over 10 mbps.*

    As the Internet integrates deeper into daily life, the opportunities to stay connected and be productive are enhanced by CLEAR in numerous ways. For example:

    • A mobile professional no longer needs to seek out Wi-Fi hotspots or be constrained by the speeds and limitations of 3G modem cards;
    • A college student or retiree can now have affordable Internet service to meet their needs at home, on campus and on-the-go;
    • A commuter can now work or access entertainment sites like Hulu or Pandora on the way to and from home;
    • A busy parent can now have full Internet connectivity for kids studying or playing games in the back of the family minivan.

    For these and many other customers, CLEAR’s simple and innovative pricing provides ultimate flexibility. CLEAR’s mobile and residential plans can be purchased by the day or by the month, with several no-service-contract options available. Home Internet service plans start at $25 (USD) per month. Regular mobile Internet plans start at $35 per month, or, for a limited time, customers can take advantage of CLEAR’s mobile Internet promotion with plans starting at $30 per month for customers that sign-up for service online at www.clear.com. Customers can also purchase a convenient day pass for $10. Additional savings are available for customers by purchasing a combination of services that could include home-and-mobile or mobile-and-mobile Internet plans starting at $55 for both, or by signing up for a two-year service agreement. The dual-mode 4G/3G plan is available for just $70 per month with a two-year service agreement. Customers can find full details about pricing options, business plans and purchasing the service online at www.clear.com, or by visiting other authorized CLEAR dealers.

    CLEAR service is available online at Clear.com and beginning today at CLEAR retail stores and authorized dealer locations throughout the area. CLEAR retail stores are located at: The Arboretum Shopping Center, Charlotte and The Shoppes at Wendover in Greensboro.

    CLEAR service is also available from a number of other outlets including Best Buy.

    Simply Plug-In and Go

    CLEAR offers several simple choices for broadband connectivity.

    • Clear USB Modem and Clear 4G+ Mobile: Mobile users simply plug-in CLEAR’s compact, mobile WiMAX-enabled USB modem into their laptop to get online. From Motorola, the USB modem is available for only $49.99 or leased for just $4.99 per month. Customers can purchase the modem from a store or online. Customers who travel across the U.S. may purchase the Clear 4G+ mobile USB, a dual-mode (4G/3G) modem from CLEAR. The dual-mode capabilities give the truly mobile user access to nationwide 3G network service whenever the Clear 4G service is not available. The 4G+ mobile USB is available to lease for only $5.99 per month.
    • Residential Data & Voice Services: For residential service, CLEAR offers customers a wireless high-speed modem, about the size of a small book. Customers simply plug the modem into a power outlet anywhere in their home or office and connect the modem to their PC or wireless router. This enables consumers and businesses to install high-speed Internet service without the need to schedule an appointment, drill holes in their walls, or otherwise disrupt their day. The Clear Modem, a residential modem from Motorola, can be purchased for $69.99 or leased for just $4.99 monthly. Residential customers can also add in-home voice service with purchase of the Clear Voice Adapter for $15, and receive unlimited local and long distance service for just $25 per month.
    • Clear Spot: With the Clear Spot, any existing, off-the-shelf Wi-Fi device (compatible with 802.11b/g) can connect to CLEAR’s mobile WiMAX network. The Clear Spot creates a personal Wi-Fi hotspot that travels with consumers anywhere they happen to be within CLEAR’s mobile WiMAX service area. This $139.99 device is a portable, battery-powered router that seamlessly connects up to eight standard Wi-Fi-enabled devices (computers, mobile phones, portable gaming, consoles, cameras, etc.) to the Internet via a Clear USB modem to access CLEAR’s mobile WiMAX network. The Clear Spot is compatible with both the Clear 4G and Clear 4G+ mobile USB dual-mode service options.
    • Intel Embedded WiMAX Laptops: Numerous CLEAR-compatible embedded WiMAX laptops based on Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology are now available directly from their manufacturers and through other channels. From Dell, these include the Latitude E4300, Latitude E6400, Latitude E6400 ATG, Latitude E6500, Precision M2400, Precision M4400, Vostro 1520 and Vostro 1220. From Fujitsu, this includes the LifeBook P8020. WiMAX-ready laptops from Lenovo include the ThinkPad line: SL410, SL510, X200, X200s, X301, T500, and W500. From Samsung, this includes the X460 notebook as well as the NC10, the first WiMAX-enabled netbook based on the Intel® Atom™ processor, available in the U.S. From Toshiba, available on ToshibaDirect.com, the Toshiba Satellite U505, powered by the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo, can be configured with the WiMAX/WiFi module.

    Consumer Launch Events, Community Outreach and Advertising

    Clearwire will host consumer launch events, including service demonstrations, special guests, prizes and giveaways in Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh.

    Charlotte consumer event: December 10, 11 am – 3 pm, The Atrium, Two Wachovia Center (330 S Tryon Street)

    Raleigh consumer event: December 11, 3 pm - 7 pm, The Streets at Southpoint (6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham)

    Greensboro consumer event: December 12, 11 am – 3 pm, The Shops at Friendly Center (3330 West Friendly Avenue)

    A new advertising initiative also debuts in the state beginning today, which includes a new television ad to air locally in each city.

    In addition, Clearwire will announce plans to provide dozens of embedded WiMAX laptops from Lenovo to the Durham Technical College. The laptops and CLEAR service will be offered to qualified students as an additional resource for their educational pursuits.

    “Supporting the communities we serve is a key focus for CLEAR,” added Nash. “Today’s event and donation to Durham Technical College is just the beginning of our commitment to the region. With these Lenovo laptops and CLEAR service each student supported by this program will find new and interesting opportunities to learn and explore as they work toward pursuing their education.”

    Clearwire 4G Markets in 2009

    Clearwire’s 4G network will expand to numerous markets around the country, and services will be offered by different service providers depending on the market. By the end of 2009, Clearwire’s 4G network is expected to be available in more than 25 markets covering over 30 million people in places such as: Atlanta and Milledgeville, GA; Baltimore, MD; Boise, ID; Chicago, IL; Las Vegas, NV; Philadelphia, PA; Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro, NC; Honolulu and Maui, HI; Seattle and Bellingham, WA; Portland, OR; and Dallas/Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Austin, Abilene, Amarillo, Corpus Christi, Killeen/Temple, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, Waco and Wichita Falls, TX.

    For more information about CLEAR, visit www.clear.com or become a CLEAR Insider on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CLEARinsider. Detailed company information about Clearwire is available at www.clearwire.com.

    For press and broadcast: Product images, video footage and company logos can be downloaded from the Clearwire’s website at: http://newsroom.clearwire.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=214419&p=imagegallery.

    About Clearwire

    Clearwire Communications, LLC, an operating subsidiary of Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR), offers a robust suite of advanced high-speed Internet services to consumers and businesses. As part of a multi-year network build-out plan, Clearwire's 4G service, called CLEAR(TM), will be available in major metropolitan areas across the U.S., and bring together an unprecedented combination of speed and mobility. Clearwire's open all-IP network, combined with significant spectrum holdings, provides unmatched network capacity to deliver next generation broadband access. Strategic investors include Intel Capital, Comcast, Sprint, Google, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. Clearwire currently provides 4G service, utilizing WiMAX technology, in 27 markets and provides pre-WiMAX communications services in 34 markets across the U.S. and Europe. Headquartered in Kirkland, Wash., additional information about Clearwire is available at www.clearwire.com.

    * Speed claims based on download speeds only. Actual performance may vary and is not guaranteed. CLEAR performance claim is based on average download user speeds achieved during tests performed on the CLEAR commercial network by CLEAR. Other carrier performance based on their advertised claims.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the securities laws. The statements in this release regarding plans for the development and deployment of the first nationwide next-generation wireless broadband network based on mobile WiMAX technology; the timing, availability, capabilities and coverage of our network, including market launch plans; products and services to be offered on our network; planned marketing and branding efforts and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. The words “will,” “would,” “may,” “should,” “estimate,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “believe,” “target,” “designed,” “plan” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are projections reflecting management’s judgment and assumptions based on currently available information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Future performance cannot be assured. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the risks referenced in the section of Clearwire’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 26, 2009 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q entitled “Risk Factors,” filed November 10, 2009. Clearwire believes the forward-looking statements in this release are reasonable; however, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations and speak only as of the date of this release. Clearwire is not obligated to publicly release any revisions to forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this release.

    Source: Clearwire Communications, LLC

    Clearwire Media Relations
    Jennifer Morgan
    206-931-4559 (mobile)
    425-216-7787 (office)
    jennifer.morgan@clearwire.com
    or
    JLM Partners for Clearwire
    Mike DiGioia
    206-819-9032 (mobile)
    206-381-3600 (office)
    mike@jlmpartners.com

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