KIRKLAND, Wash., Jan 15, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wireless broadband pioneer Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ:
CLWR) today announced it is teaming up with Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) to
deliver the company's popular Google Apps(TM) communication suite to
Clearwire customers. Clearwire will begin migrating its current
customers to Gmail(TM) and Google Calendar(TM) in the first half of
this year. In addition, Clearwire customers will also have access to
Google Talk(TM).
"Clearwire is excited to launch our relationship with Google to
further our commitment to deliver all the Internet has to offer to a
person rather than a place. Both companies are built on the foundation
of providing a simple to use, rich and open Internet experience and we
believe the addition of these communications tools will be a
tremendous benefit to Clearwire's customers", said Scott Richardson
Clearwire's chief strategy officer. "We look forward to expanding our
working relationship with Google further enhancing our customer's
access to the Internet -- anytime and anywhere."
In addition to Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Talk, Clearwire
will use AdSense for Search(TM) to provide Google search capabilities
on future Clearwire portal applications.
"We're pleased to work with Clearwire to offer its high-speed
wireless broadband customers access to our leading search and
communications tools," said Dave Girouard, vice president and general
manager Google Enterprise. "Our companies share a vision of giving
consumers innovative choices that will the change the way they
interact with each other."
Clearwire is building and operating one of the world's most
capable wireless broadband networks. The company is building from the
ground up a single network that bridges the gap between today's wire
line and wireless networks by delivering a true broadband experience
to a person rather than a place. By collaborating with world-class
companies like Google that are committed to innovation, Clearwire and
its customers will enjoy all that the Internet has to offer at home as
well as in a mobile environment within the Clearwire coverage area.
About Clearwire
Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by telecom pioneer Craig O.
McCaw, is a provider of simple, fast, portable and reliable wireless
high-speed Internet service. Clearwire customers connect to the
Internet using licensed spectrum, thus eliminating the confines of
traditional cable or phone lines. Headquartered in Kirkland, Wash.,
the company launched its first market in August 2004 and now offers
service in 16 states across the U.S. as well as in Europe and Mexico.
For more information, visit www.clearwire.com.
About Google
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people
around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by
Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a
top Web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted
advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable
results, while enhancing the overall Web experience for users. Google
is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the
Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.google.com.
Google, Google Apps, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Talk and
AdSense for Search are trademarks of Google Inc. in the United States
and/or other countries. Other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Forward Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements which are based
on current expectations and beliefs, as well as on a number of
assumptions concerning future events made with information that is
currently available. The forward-looking statements include the
anticipated migration of Clearwire's customers to Gmail, Google
Calendar and other communications tools as well as Clearwire's
anticipated use of AdSense for Search on future portal applications.
Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such
forward-looking statements, which are not a guarantee of performance
and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many
of which are outside of Clearwire's and Google's control, which could
cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. The
potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ from the results predicted include, among others, unforeseen
technical challenges and economic factors, as well as those risks and
uncertainties included in each of Clearwire's and Google's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the information
under the headings "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in each of Clearwire's
and Google's most-recently filed Form 10-Q. Clearwire and Google do
not assume any obligation to update or supplement such forward-looking
statements.
SOURCE: Clearwire
Clearwire
Helen Chung, 425-216-4551
helen.chung@clearwire.com
or
Google
Andrew Kovacs, 650-253-8899
akovacs@google.com
