[AT] Microwave Internet?

[Gene Dotson]

    Thanks Ken;
    Comwavz doesn't currently have the phone access, but are working on it. 
Maybe with a broadband phone service I can get away from the land line and 
actually be ahead. I seldom use the local phone service and most incoming 
calls are telemarketers anyway.

                    Gene



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Knierim" <ken.knierim at gmail.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 12:09 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Microwave Internet?


> Gene,
> I'm on a Motorola Canopy system that's microwave based (and encrypted,
> I'm told). It works pretty nice; I can run streaming audio (internet
> radio) and use a VOIP phone on it at the same time and still surf with
> little degradation. Certainly it's not a T-1, but it works.
> I used to have a different (unencrypted) one from Sprint Broadband;
> while peak speed on the Sprint one was better for downloading big
> files, the new one has a lower peak speed but interactive surfing is a
> LOT faster. The latency is a lot lower, so the VOIP internet phone
> works. Depends on what you're doing. I also use some internet
> electronic distributors (Digikey, Mouser, etc) for parts ordering and
> the interactive times on the old system were too much. I'm a LOT
> happier with the new system. And my long distance costs me $5 a month
> (for all continental US calls), plus the internet connection.
>
> So figure out what you're normally doing on the 'net and use it as a 
> trial.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Ken in AZ
>
> On 2/7/07, Gene Dotson <gdotsly at loganrec.com> wrote:
>>     I guess while we are on the subject of high speed internet sysyems I
>> would like to know if some are using the microwave sysyems? It looks like
>> this is a workable system for a faster service in my area. The local
>> provider is Comwavz. They offer a package with 512k connect speed for 
>> $39.99
>> per month and no installation or equipment cost.
>>
>>     Made an  appointment for Friday to check for feasibility. Would like 
>> to
>> hear from ones with experience with this system
>>
>>             Thanks..... Gene
>>
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