XOHM: Say hello to Sprint's WiMAX service

While the name seems a bit difficult to say, Xohm (aka Zome, like Rome) is their official branding for their new WiMAX service, expected to soft-launch toward the end of 2007 and fully launch next year. Just in case you've been living under a rock, WiMAX is the upcoming technology that fits under the "4G" category of cell phones.  It's seen as a long-range method of hooking up data. While Sprint doesn't tout any specific download speeds in their press materials, likely because they're still finishing up the technology, WiMAX speeds are known to be about 10Mbps if you're 10 kilometers from the tower. WiMAX speeds vary depending on how close the user is to the tower, ranging from a maximum of 70 Mbps all the way down.

Now, if only T-Mobile could get into the 3G cellphone game. Scratch that, maybe they should concede the 3G game to Sprint, Verizon and AT&T, and try to leapfrog into 4G. Worth a shot...

[Via Engadget]