Clear makes showing at 2010 Chicago Auto Show

[Clear its demonstrating its 4G service inside an experiential Ford Flex vehicle at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show.]

Chicago -- Clear will be demonstrating its 4G service inside an experiential Ford Flex vehicle at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. 4G customers can expect to see peak download speeds of up to 10 Mbps, with average download speeds of 3 to 6 Mbps. In contrast, some of today’s 3G wireless networks typically deliver download speeds of between 600 kbps – 1.4 Mbps.

The concept vehicle has four touch screen displays that can access a variety of applications via the internet. Automobile manufacturer’s and consumers will have the ability to see up close how the technology works today and the possibilities of how technology will have an impact on the automotive industry in the future.

Clear, which launched 4G wireless service in December 2009 in Chicago, should expect to see additional network expansions throughout the Chicago area throughout 2010. Customers also can purchase a wide range of 4G devices, including: compact USB modems, numerous Intel® embedded WiMAX laptops and netbooks, and other wireless devices all aimed at making Chicagoan’s lives more mobile and efficient.