We're not the only ones checking out WiMAX. Reader ericb asked us a bunch of questions earlier this week. Sprint's answered them below:

I have a sprint mobile broadband plug-in device all ready -- and i'm locked into a contract. Can I get out of that contract if I make the switch to Xohm?

A: XOHM requires a new device for its WiMAX Network, but without contracts or cancellation penalties. The Sprint 3G device works on a more extensive network. As far as we know, you'll need to abide by the original Sprint contract. Sometime in the not overly distant future there should be a dual mode 3G/4G air card by Sprint which might give you the best of both worlds. Details, pricing and service plan remains to be seen.

Also, the Pick 2 plan, at $50/month, forever, seems very sweet. Can I buy the only two devices currently available and swap one out of the Pick 2 plan in the future if there's a new device I have to have?

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In case you missed the Q&A feature in yesterday's paper, check it out below. Each week, I try to take one question and find an answer for it.

This is mostly a clerical posting so that visitors can find useful stories or tips we've written about months or years from now using the search button. As you know, you can find everything in The Sun's awesome archives, but if the story is too dated, you'll be charged a fee. I try to link to Sun stories I mention here, but the links might not work after awhile.

Don't snitch on me to my bosses, but I'm trying to help ease the pain on your wallet a little bit when you search through the blog for helpful tidbits we've already published. Bear with me until I can find a less unwieldy way of doing this...

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