Sprint is a global internet carrier, the third largest long distance provider in the United States. Last June 4, 2010 it launched the first wireless 4G device utilizing its WiMax technology, which allows customers to access cable broadband-like speeds wirelessly. This WiMax network is run by Sprint’s wireless broadband partner Cleawire. This new technology is theoretically up to 10 times faster than today’s 3G systems. The rollout is expected to reach 100 metropolitan areas and 120 million people by the end of 2010. Sprint expects to spend over 3 billion dollars upgrading the existing network to WiMAX technology, called Xohm.