Clearwire offers wireless broadband.

• Author: Pilkington, Steve
• Position: Inside Alaska Business

Clearwire officially launched its wireless broadband Internet service in Anchorage recently when company and community leaders cut through a ribbon of coaxial cable and telephone cord at a celebratory reception at the Bill Sheffield Railroad Depot. Anchorage is the first market in Alaska to receive the company's innovative service. The company celebrated its launch by announcing a local alliance with Wish Upon The North Star.

"Anchorage now has a better choice for broadband Internet service that's simple, flexible and affordable," said Michael Wilson, Clearwire's general manager for Anchorage. "Clearwire will break down the barriers of traditional broadband service, offering consumers high-speed Internet without wires," added Bill Snoeberger, vice president of small markets for Clearwire. Wilson, Snoeberger, Mayor Mark Begich, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Chair Mary Ann Pease and President of Wish Upon The North Star Ron Rice then cut through the cables with several pair of large wire cutters.

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