Prices and terms for the WiMax service that Sprint Nextel launched on Monday stand up against other wired and wireless broadband options, but a key measure — coverage — remains a question mark.

The Xohm service is to be the first national broadband service in the U.S. using WiMax high-speed wireless technology. The service, which launched commercially in Baltimore on Monday, carries a US$35-per-month regular price for home broadband and $45 per month for mobile use. (Introductory rates of $25 and $30, respectively, will last for six months.)

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