We have had wireless Internet and private networking services since early last year in Bellingham, WA. Check out the websites www.startouch.com and www.zeninternet.com.
These companies are utilizing spread spectrum radio and can reach 95% of homes and businesses in our county (range about 15 miles from the towers, without repeaters). 2mb, 4mb, & 16mb services are available. Our county does not have a large enough population (only about 200,000 people) to attract much in the way of fiber providers, so wireless Internet access is catching on quick. It is cheaper, faster, and so far, just as reliable as wired connections in the area.
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We have had wireless Internet and private networking services since early last year in Bellingham, WA. Check out the websites www.startouch.com and www.zeninternet.com. These companies are utilizing spread spectrum radio and can reach 95% of homes and businesses in our county (range about 15 miles from the towers, without repeaters). 2mb, 4mb, & 16mb services are available. Our county does not have a large enough population (only about 200,000 people) to attract much in the way of fiber providers, so wireless Internet access is catching on quick. It is cheaper, faster, and so far, just as reliable as wired connections in the area.