For long time Bearonbusiness readers, this title might sound like part of the Telecom Texas Hold’em Tournament. That is, it sounds like a heading from the peak of the Telecom Boom-when one press release after another touted a game-changing company launch.
Well, the date on this announcement is December 1, 2008. Yep, read it for yourself:
Benjamin G. Wolff, chief executive officer of Clearwire, was quoted in the press release:
“With significant spectrum holdings yielding unmatched network capacity, a next-generation all-IP network, and an open Internet business model, Clearwire will deliver a simple value proposition aimed to improve productivity and make the Internet experience more enjoyable, wherever our customers happen to be.”
This is better than Retro Alternative Rock from the mid-1980s. You know, songs like “I’ll Stop the World and Melt with You.” Or, “Tainted Love”. Or, “Don’t you want me, Baby?”. [Remember the words to the last one: "Oh. Don't you want me? You know I don't believe you when you say that you won't see me. You say you changed your mind. You better change it back or we will both be sorry." Followed by the memorable chorus: "Don't you want me, Baby? Don't you want me, ohh? Don't you want me Baby? Don't you want me, ohhohh?" An all-time classic for certain.]
Anyway, it’s almost enough to make you forget that we are in the bowels of a world-wide recession. Okay, now I’m exaggerating-but it does bring some much needed optimism to the telecom section.
Clearwire and all its partners: congratulations! I am excited for the new entity and for the difference it will make in bringing broadband to a whole new level. I look forward to Zayo being a small part of your future success.
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