[AT] Microwave Internet?

[Ken Knierim]

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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