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The expected average downlink speed for the service will be 2-4 Mbps and will cost either $10 per 24-hour block of time or $35 per month for home access and $45 per month for "on-the-go." Sprint also offers multi-device packages in anticipation of future hardware availability.
The current Xohm hardware is currently limited to the desktop modem by Zyxel for $79.99, and the expresscard modem by Samsung for $59.99. A USB XOHM modem made by ZTE is listed but not yet available.By not requiring a contract, Sprint is encouraging non-customers to test the service out to see for themselves. For a service that has thus far been difficult to establish, a strong public reaction is needed if it is to progress.
I have my own reservation about this - One one hand $15 Reduced prices for 6 months and no need for contract might help save up to $90 to price conscious Wireless internet users, but in long run prices being about same as 3G data service and about same speeds, Sprint will have a hard time for next year or so, until Intel will really start the push to include WiMax adapter in every "Centrino 3" laptop , just like they did with first generation with Wi-Fi - The "No WiFi - No Centrino Label" Policy, and Inside sources tell it'll comparable or bigger push than original platform.
