FreedomPop is offering an iPhone case that plugs into your phone and provides up to 500mb of free 4g data using WiMax. The case will cost you $99 up front then promises the free data where it is available and higher rates for more data.
The service uses Clearwire's WiMax network which isn't available in all areas but mostly in large cities for now. The way this works is that as you snap it on your phone it has a plug that connects to your iPhones dock connector and creates a wifi signal your phone can pick up.
This is a really clever idea that requires no hacking and simple use. Sadly with the new LTE networks being made by all the major carriers now this will soon not be relevant. But for now it is a great service for those who live in WiMax areas and want faster or better speeds on your phone. My opinion is that they should make this for the iPad and you could turn any wifi iPad into a truly, take anywhere you go wireless device, without having to pay more for a wireless plan on a 4g capable iPad.
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