"FreedomPop's high speed wireless internet service runs on Clearwire's 4G WiMax network. The service will expand to include Sprint's 4G LTE network in 2013."
From http://www.freedompop.com/about.htm
I imagine I will need to buy a new device to get access to the LTE service. Perhaps the "Tri-Fi" hotspot, also from Sierra Wireless, will be offered later this year. I would be interested in that because Sprint is supposed to be expanding their LTE network in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul metro area throughout 2013. Hopefully there is some sort of trade-in deal. It would be really sweet if they offered something like the Freedom Sleeve with LTE (and 3G backup) because that would make it less cumbersome than the separate hotspot.
I am not sure who told them the price would would count towards the LTE hotspot, but here is a related quote:
"So if you get an Overdrive Pro now, and want 4G LTE support in the future, you're going to have to trade it in. The $39.99 price will go towards getting you an LTE hotspot. LTE devices will also have the ability to roam on 3G."
From http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2418028,00.asp
I hope that is an accurate statement. I had LTE on Verizon and enjoyed the speed of it, just got tired of the cost. It would be worth kicking in a few more dollars for the speed of LTE at FreedomPop prices.
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