Virgin and Boost to go 4G, makes Sprint's WiMAX feel wanted
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If you were thinking "how wonderful, but..." when you learned that Boost was getting a new 4G handset, hold that thought. If reports from Technobuffalo are to be believed, both Boost and Virgin Mobile will be renewing their vows with host provider Sprint and getting access to its 4G spread. Surprisingly, this apparently only extends to the existing WiMAX, not LTE infrastructure. While WiMAX isn't Sprint's favorite 4G flavor, it has at least committed to keeping it going for a while yet, enough time for you to upgrade once more at least. »read more
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Additional sources: Sprint confirms Boost, Virgin getting 4G WiMAX in 2012 read at Electronista Report