New broadband service launched

Clearwire launched their high-speed wireless broadband Internet service in Gardnerville March 14.

The national company, with its regional hub in Reno, sends a wireless signal from a transmitter to a receiver modem.

The PC- and Macintosh-friendly modem plugs from an electrical outlet to a computer to provide high-speed Internet access. As long as there is a power source, Internet access is possible in any Clearwire coverage area.

Clearwire is offering an opening special for a couple of plans - $19.99/month for the first three months.

For more information, go to clearwire.com or call (888)-CLEARWIRE. Local providers of Clearwire services are:

1 Globe Wireless

1532 Highway 395, Suite 5, Gardnerville, 782-7243

Computer Systems Specialists

1507 Highway 395, Suite B, Gardnerville, 782-5582

J&S Digital Satellite

1267 Highway 395, Suite F, Gardnerville, 782-2697