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Chicago, IL, June 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 28th annual World's Largest Block Party
is just around the corner, and this year party-goers can experience
the VIP Lounge courtesy of CLEAR®, 4G internet you can
use at home or on-the-go. Not only can music fans enjoy VIP status
for free, they can have a chance to win a new Amazon KindleTM eBook
reader, which CLEAR will be giving away to one lucky person each
night.* Free VIP tickets are available to the public starting today,
simply by activating new monthly internet service on a CLEAR device
- including the CLEAR Stick Atlas, a mobile USB that connects
instantly to the internet without complicated software, and the
CLEAR Spot® Voyager, a powerful mobile broadband hotspot that fits
in the palm of your hand - at one of four CLEAR authorized dealer
locations in the Chicago area.** "CLEAR is thrilled to be participating in this year's Block
Party and to be providing music fans with an opportunity to enjoy
the shows from a unique VIP Lounge," said Jake Garechana, general
manager of CLEAR in Chicago. "We're proud to offer guests an
opportunity to enjoy the VIP Lounge for free if they become a new
CLEAR customer. It's a win-win situation for them." To qualify for free VIP access at the World's Largest Block
Party, individuals must sign up for new CLEAR 4G internet service
at one of the following Jams Technologies locations: River Oaks in
Calumet City, Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, Golf Mall in Niles, and
Riverside Plaza in Chicago. VIP tickets also can be purchased for
$80 a piece at www.worldslargestblockparty.com. "It's great to have CLEAR on board, for the third year in a row
as a sponsor of the 28th annual World's Largest Block Party," said
Fr. Tom Hurley, pastor of Old St. Patrick's Church. "This is an
important fundraiser for the parish that helps us to meet the needs
of our mission in the Chicago area and around the world." CLEAR, the retail brand for Clearwire Corporation, runs on
Clearwire's 4G network in over 80 cities across the U.S. The
company first launched internet service in Chicago in December,
2009. For more information about CLEAR, visit www.clear.com. Company information
about Clearwire is available at www.clearwire.com. * Amazon and Kindle are trademarks of Amazon.com or its
affiliates. Amazon.com is not affiliated with Clearwire and does
not endorse CLEAR products or services. Amazon Kindle giveaway
model(s) at discretion of Clearwire. Additional Kindle giveaway
rules and restrictions to be posted and/or announced at the VIP
Lounge on both days of the World's Largest Block Party event. ** Limited Time Offer; while ticket supplies last. About Clearwire Clearwire Corporation (Nasdaq:CLWR), through its operating
subsidiaries, is a leading provider of 4G wireless broadband
services offering services in areas of the U.S. where more than 130
million people live. The company holds the deepest portfolio of
wireless spectrum available for data services in the U.S. Clearwire
serves retail customers through its own CLEAR® brand, as
well as through wholesale relationships with some of the leading
companies in the retail, technology and telecommunications
industries. The company is constructing a next-generation 4G LTE
Advanced-ready network to address the capacity needs of the market,
and is also working closely with the Global TDD-LTE Initiative and
China Mobile to further the TDD-LTE ecosystem. Clearwire is
headquartered in Bellevue, Wash. Additional information is
available at http://www.clearwire.com. About the World's Largest Block Party Old St. Patrick's Church, Chicago's oldest public building and a
treasured historic landmark, is the host of the 28th annual World's
Largest Block Party. This event is a party with a purpose. Proceeds
support the mission and outreach activities of Old St. Pat's,
including the Education Center, the Outreach Group, Horizons For
Youth, Career Transitions Center of Chicago, and Global Alliance
for Africa. Approximately 20,000 people will enjoy great music,
fantastic food and fabulous fun. Headliners include Ben
Folds Five (June 29) and Lifehouse (June 30), plus
eight additional bands over the course of two nights. For
more details, please visit www.worldslargestblockparty.com.CONTACT: Clearwire
Chris Comes
(312) 282-0539
Chrstopher.comes@clearwire.com
World's Largest Block Party
Lisa Ripson
(312) 952-7394
Lisa.ripson@ripsoncommunications.com
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