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.