I've gotten some feedback recently on who the carrier is that has signed a data offload deal with Tstream. Could it be China Mobile?
I have written in the recent past about the developing carrier contract tstream has inked. I have speculated that the deal is with Sprint but through Clearwire's wholesale offering. But, I have some additional thoughts that instead of Sprint, the carrier maybe China Mobile.
We know from recent announcements that Cleawire and China Mobile have been working on a US offering. Using Clearwire for its wholesale offering makes since as I doubt China Mobile would be allowed to build out a network in the US. But they would be allowed to use Clearwires wholesale offering and because Clearwire and Towerstream's networks are built with the same products, I think this might be a distinct possibility.
If China Mobile does offer cell service and phones in the US, then it makes sense to do it in the most populated areas of the US. Because the offering would likely be a very low cost one, volume would be needed to drive the kind of profits to make a difference for China Mobile to consider it. This is an interesting and logical choice.
jWells
Article back in September of last year.
http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/us/2011-09/15/content_13699026.htm
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