Finding a wireless ISP

[n1wbd]

Hi folks, can anyone recommend a website that has CURRENT info on where to find a wireless ISP in my area most isp locator sites has very old info. I don't want satellite internet due to costs.

Thanks
Bob Grafton NH

 

[bradleys]

Bob,

See if you can find a wholesale ISP or microwave provider in your area. They may offer microwave WISP service. That's how I found a WISP in Blaine. As it turns out I can't use them because of trees. Remember if you need a directional antenna, your look angle for a WISP is probably going to be about "1".

After I found the company, I also noticed that they have little signs on fence posts in my area. So it may be worthwhile to just drive around in your area.

A WISP may or may not be cheaper than satellite. I pay about $45 for Clearwire in Seattle. I pay about $90 for HughesNet in Blaine. The WISP in Blaine wants $100.

HTH

 

[iwc5893]

The local phone book may be your best bet, because I know that Directory isn't very current. Unfortunately, there is no single agency that oversees or represets WISPs on a national level so it's hard to find accurate information.

Another good suggestion is what bradleys said, and that would be to drive around your area looking for signs or antennas/dishes on homes that look like they may be for a WISP.

 

[Stargazer]

New Hampshire Broadband Wireless ISPs : MAP of wireless Internet high speed in NH New Hampshire ISP service coverage

New Hampshire

 

[n1wbd]

Thanks for the info folks I guess unfortunately the closest WISP is in Lebanon NH about 25 miles away and they don't cover Grafton. They was talk of a company here in Grafton that was going to start a WISP within a month or so but have'nt been able to find any info on them. Oh well I'll just have to keep dreaming.

New Hampshire Broadband Wireless ISPs : MAP of wireless Internet high speed in NH New Hampshire ISP service coverage

New Hampshire

 

[dfergie]

A local Cell Phone Provider is my Wireless IP...

 

[n1wbd]

Unfortunately there is no cell service in Grafton,NH I would have to drive at least 5 miles either direction of Grafton to get a mediocre signal that may or may not work.

A local Cell Phone Provider is my Wireless IP...

 

[oldford]

Starband just started a new service level that is $49.99/mo. Gotta have a LOS to 121w though.

 

[Stargazer]

What is the advantage of Starband over WildBlue and HughesNet?

 

[oldford]

What is the advantage of Starband over WildBlue and HughesNet?

They don't load the satellite time so heavy, and if you buy from me I get a commission.

 

[n1wbd]

They don't load the satellite time so heavy, and if you buy from me I get a commission.

Upfront cost is outrageous. $299 for equipment?? Wildblue and Hughesnet is much less. But still not worth it to me. I'll hold out for DSL or WISP.

 

[oldford]

Cheaper is not always better. But you are correct that DSL or WISP will perform better. Satellite is really for those that have no hope of getting such service.
Low population density, such as here in eastern Maine, will delay entry of DSL/WISP for a long time.

Best Regards, Eric

 

[JimK2]

Thanks for the info folks I guess unfortunately the closest WISP is in Lebanon NH about 25 miles away and they don't cover Grafton. They was talk of a company here in Grafton that was going to start a WISP within a month or so but have'nt been able to find any info on them. Oh well I'll just have to keep dreaming.

WIFI has a 22 kilometer range while WiMAX can support 30 to 50 kilometers distance.

 

[bradleys]

Bob,

I note your post that the $299 for setup charge for satellite is a problem.

Your setup charge for a WISP may not be cheaper.

For example, the WISP I've been looking at in Blaine charges $374 for setup.

That price doesn't include a tower at $35 per foot (if needed).

FWIW