FreedomPop, who are a provider of 4G mobile broadband have started to take initial pre-orders for the Freedom 4G sleeve that offers compatibility with Apple’s iPhone 4 and 4S. For an initial, one-off payment of $99, consumers will be able to get their hands on the case come sleeve that connects to the iPhone through a standard connection and provides a free of charge internet connection that promises to give 4G data speeds.

The plan seems to point towards the direction that it will ultimately provide full 4G data packages in the future, more than likely containing unlimited data for a monthly fee, but no further details have been given at present. Although the product is actually being sold by FreedomPop, the 4G internet that forms the actual guts of the service will be provided by Clearwire, utilizing their WiMax network and being accessed through the standard Wi-Fi section of the iPhone’s native Settings app.
The production and provision of such a product is definitely a good, innovative idea. After all, the majority of iPhone 4 and 4S users would crave faster data speeds on their device. However, with Apple looking likely to include LTE in their next-generation iPhone, it remains to be seen how many people would actually part with $99 of their cash on an unproven product that could become unnecessary for those planning on grabbing the next iPhone when launched. With the case set to launch towards the end of summer, the majority of customers would be those who are always one step behind in buying the latest piece of gadget.
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