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Bill Lentz commented on Jeff Thompson's blog post 'Growing WiMAX'
It appears COX Cable is joining the resellers or perhaps partnering with Sprint. Bill Lentz
yesterday
Jeff Thompson commented on Jeff Thompson's blog post 'Growing WiMAX'
Thanks Alan!
December 7
Alan J Weissberger commented on Jeff Thompson's blog post 'Growing WiMAX'
Great post Jeff! Especially liked your illustration of watering crops to make them grow. We all hope that Towerstream succeeds in Phily and elsewhere to expand WiMAX services for your business customers! All the best alan
December 5
Jeff Thompson added a blog post
As many of you might have seen, this week saw the continued expansion of WiMAX technology across the country, through network launches by Clearwire, Towerstream and Time Warner. Clearwire announced two new markets – Honolulu and Seattle. As Kevin F…
December 4
Jeff Thompson commented on Jeff Thompson's blog post 'A Streamlined Stimulus'
Hi Alan- Agreed – it would be great to see these build-outs happen more quickly so broadband access can get to the people and businesses in need sooner. I think this newly streamlined process is a great way to accomplish this!
November 17
Alan J Weissberger commented on Jeff Thompson's blog post 'A Streamlined Stimulus'
Let's hope that this streamlined process will get the broadband stimulus money to network operators more quickly than would otherwise be the case. That would precipitate a virtuous food chain of wireless or wireline broadband buildouts to commence.
November 12
Jeff Thompson added a blog post
Yesterday, the government announced that the broadband stimulus process would be shortened to two rounds of funding rather than the initially planned three. According to a WSJ article by Amy Schatz, this was a “response to criticism from applicants…
November 11
Jeff Thompson commented on Jeff Thompson's blog post 'Score One More for WiMAX - Clearwire Secures Additional Funding'
Hi Alan, Yes, I did see your commentary on the Clearwire rumors and enjoyed reading it. I am sure we will both be closely monitoring the situation as it continues to unfold. Thanks, Jeff
November 10
Alan J Weissberger commented on Jeff Thompson's blog post 'Score One More for WiMAX - Clearwire Secures Additional Funding'
Jeff, My report and opinion on Clearwire's funding were posted on 360 one day before this post of yours. http://www.wimax360.com/profiles/blogs/sprint-partners-to-pump-15 . Did you not read it? http://www.wimax360.com/profiles/blogs/sprint-partne…
November 9
Jeff Thompson added a blog post
The WSJ’s Jeffrey McCracken and Don Clark reported yesterday that Clearwire has secured an additional $1.5 billion in financing to build out its nationwide WiMAX network. The article noted, “Sprint would invest $1 billion and its Clearwire joint v…
November 9
Jeff Thompson commented on Jeff Thompson's blog post 'On the Ground at SUPERCOMM'
Hi Alan, Overall, I would say the turnout for SUPERCOMM was decent. The sessions in particular were very well attended though, at times, the show floor itself seemed a little slow. Thanks, Jeff
October 29
Alan J Weissberger commented on Jeff Thompson's blog post 'On the Ground at SUPERCOMM'
Jeff I hear the attendance and number of exhibitors is way down this year. Can you give us a report of what you found interesting. Thanks alan
October 23
Jeff Thompson added a blog post
Hello from Chicago! I’m at SUPERCOMM today and wanted to write a quick post between meetings on what I’ve seen and heard so far. As with CTIA just a few weeks ago, net neutrality has been creating a lot of buzz on the show floor and in the headlin…
October 22
Alan J Weissberger commented on Jeff Thompson's blog post 'Putin WiMAX in Russia'
Jeff, While no one has yet reported experiences with mobile VoIP, Jose P. posted a comment on his experience with Vonage over WiMAX in his home http://www.wimax360.com/profiles/blogs/cnet-news-daily-podcast-atampt According to Columbia Prof Hennin…
October 12
Jeff Thompson added a blog post
Hello everyone and Happy Columbus Day. There was some interesting WiMAX news recently out of Russia that I wanted to take a closer look at today. According to FierceTelecom, Russian WiMAX carrier, Yota, said it will be offering WiMAX devices that…
October 12
Alan J Weissberger commented on Jeff Thompson's blog post 'On the Road to CTIA 2009'
My CTIA report can be read at: http://www.wimax.com/commentary/blog/blog-2009/october-2009/ctia-wireless-it-e-2009-fcc-plans-to-free-spectrum-remove-barriers-1009
October 9

Profile Information

Interests
Strengthen WiMAX service throughout US
About Me
Jeff Thompson co-founded Towerstream in December 1999 with Philip Urso. Jeff has served as a director since inception and as chief operating officer from inception until November 2005 when he became president and chief executive officer. In 1995, Jeff co-founded and was vice president of operations of EdgeNet Inc., a privately held Internet service provider (which was sold to Citadel Broadcasting Corporation in 1997 and became eFortress ("eFortress")) through 1999. He holds a B.S. from the University of Massachusetts.
Current Company
Towerstream • www.towerstream.com
Company Description
Towerstream is a leading WiMAX service provider in the U.S., delivering high-speed Internet access to businesses. Founded in 2000, the Company has established networks in nine markets including New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, the San Francisco Bay Area, Miami, Seattle, Dallas-Fort Worth, and the greater Providence area where the Company is based. The Company was the first carrier selected to join the WiMAX Forum to assist leading vendors in establishing industry compliance with international broadband wireless access standards and cross-vendor interoperability. Towerstream was awarded two 2008 Telephony Innovation Awards for Most Innovative Broadband Wireless Service and Most Innovative Small Business Service and the Best of WiMAX World 2008 Service Provider Deployment Award for its New York City network.
Current Position
President, CEO and Director
Areas of Expertise
WiMAX technology
Supply WiMAX service to businesses
Country of Residence
United States
City
Middletown
Why are you interested in WiMAX?
Towerstream delivers high-speed, wireless Internet to businesses using WiMAX technology
Do you use WiMAX service?
Yes
Who is your WiMAX Service provider? (if applicable)
Towerstream

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Jeff Thompson

Growing WiMAX


As many of you might have seen, this week saw the continued expansion of WiMAX technology across the country, through network launches by Clearwire, Towerstream and Time Warner.
Clearwire announced two new markets – Honolulu and Seattle. As Kevin Fitchard from Telephony notes in an… Continue

Posted on December 4, 2009 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

Jeff Thompson

A Streamlined Stimulus


Yesterday, the government announced that the broadband stimulus process would be shortened to two rounds of funding rather than the initially planned three. According to a WSJ article by Amy Schatz, this was a “response to criticism from applicants and lawmakers that the program isn’t getting money out qui… Continue

Posted on November 11, 2009 at 11:02am — 2 Comments

Jeff Thompson

Score One More for WiMAX - Clearwire Secures Additional Funding


The WSJ’s Jeffrey McCracken and Don Clark reported yesterday that Clearwire has secured an additional $1.5 billion in financing to build out its nationwide WiMAX network.

The article noted, “Sprint would invest $1 billion and its Clearwire joint v… Continue

Posted on November 9, 2009 at 3:14pm — 2 Comments

Jeff Thompson

On the Ground at SUPERCOMM


Hello from Chicago! I’m at SUPERCOMM today and wanted to write a quick post between meetings on what I’ve seen and heard so far.

As with CTIA just a few weeks ago, net neutrality has been creating a lot of buzz on the show floor and in the headlines. However, if CTI… Continue

Posted on October 22, 2009 at 10:25am — 2 Comments

Jeff Thompson

Putin WiMAX in Russia


Hello everyone and Happy Columbus Day.

There was some interesting WiMAX news recently out of Russia that I wanted to take a closer look at today. According to FierceTelecom, Russian WiMAX carrier, Yota, said it will be offering WiMAX devices that can make VoIP calls and allow us… Continue

Posted on October 12, 2009 at 5:06pm — 1 Comment

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