T-Mobile and Clearwire mulling 4G partnership

Looks like the kids at T-Mobile USA are well aware that their company’s future will depend on offering both compelling handsets and a competitive network for them to ride on. Reuters reports that the Deutsche Telekom subsidiary has been exploring all its options with regard to the provision of 4G services, including potential joint ventures with cable companies and even spectrum sharing with AT&T, though the likeliest candidate for the moment remains Clearwire’s WiMAX infrastructure. Asked about a potential merger with Sprint, who controls more than 50 percent of Clearwire, T-Mobile’s CEO Robert Dotson declined the idea, explaining that “what you never want to do is take one company that is going through challenges and take another company going through challenges.” Reports of ongoing discussions between Clearwire and T-Mo have been around since last September, and the latest from Dotson suggests that his company is keen to get a resolution either way as soon as possible.

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