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    I think I'm going to give wireless ISP a try, good idea or not?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Jenson, Feb 8, 2006.

  1. Jenson

    Jenson Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Ok people, I have decided that if I can get wireless signal, I'm going to get it. It has a $99 installation fee and costs $40 a month. Now that I can't get DSL anymore :mad: I am leaning against satellite, as it has long delays, is expensive and not that reliable. I have a friend going to UW-P, my old school, who says that it is pretty reliable. Does anyone have any experience with wireless internet service? How is the speeds, reliability, anything else I need to know? Any opinions/experience is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks!

    Matt
     
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Can you clarify what you're talking about? I thought you were referring to satellite, but then it sounded like cell service. I'm just not sure exactly what type of wireless you're talking about.
     
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  3. Jenson

    Jenson Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Sorry, I'm not sure exactly what to call it. They have towers that amplify RF signals and you get a receiver (dish) on your house.

    Here's their website: http://www.yousquared.net/you2/

    This is what they say about it:

    How does it work?

    Wireless technology uses Radio Frequency (or RF) to transmit and receive information. It takes information from your computer and converts it into 64Byte chunks of data called ?packets?. It then sends the packets over the wireless link. The other end then receives the data and reassembles the packets into the original data.

    You Squared utilizes this technology. We put an antenna on your building that receives a wireless signal from one of our many towers in the tri-state area. To find out if You Squared is available in your area, Click Here.

    Thanks

    Matt
     
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    Sidicas Notebook Consultant

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    I've heard of this type of service. I've read a lot of people at broadbandreports.com talk about it.

    Its usually a broadcast antenna hooked up to a single shared T1 line.
    The ISP that you're dealing with is often small (specific to the region you live in).

    I've heard a bunch of people say it is unreliable. Of course I've heard people say that about most other Internet services too.

    Have you considered the Verizon Cellular Internet service? It gives you internet wherever you take your laptop.. It does use the cell-phone network. It is about twice as fast as dial-up.
    You need a special wireless card that acts as a cell-phone. Its unlimited access to the Internet, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, no matter where you live in the U.S..
    $60 a month.
     
    Sidicas, Feb 9, 2006
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