Rural Broadband Wireless Internet Access and Providers
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Wireless broadband internet is quickely growing steam amungst many rural dwellers. If you are able to get cell phone service or live just on the out skirts of town but do not have an option for dsl or cable then broadband wireless may be right for you.
This service is also great for those who are always on the go and move around a lot but still need to have access to the internet from their laptop.
In a nut shell broadband wireless works off of a normal cell phone tower. You need to use a USB modem that is the size of someone's pinkey. You stick this device into your computer and then connect useing software provider from your broadband wireless carier. all caririers have a very simple software program for you to install but just in case you do have issues you normally get free tech support so you should not have any issues.
Just How Fast is Broadbrand Wireless Internet?
The speeds are comparable to the low end of DSL. You will be able to tell a big difference frm dial-up but don't expect your connection to be lightning fast. The average web page should load up in just a few seconds instead of a minute with dial-up. You should expect to get dropped every once in a while just like you do with your cell phone service. While the covereage and speeds keep getting better all the time it is in no way perfect and you should note this when thinking of using such a service.
In addition to being dropped every once in a while you should also note that you can only use the USB device on one computer at a time. there are special routers out there that do work with USB modems but you should expect to pay a few hundred dollars for them and most of the time they are poorly supported. This is not an issue at all for people with one computer. If you have more then one computer you may want to check out our Sattellite internet page.
What you need to watch out for!
Many carriers of broadband wireless internet require you to sign a 12 month or 2 year contract to get a special price. You will also need to purchase a USB modem from them. Be sure to ask what your options are when it comes to returning the product and service in case you do not get good coverage in your area. Almost all will have a 30 day return policy. You need to double check this. Also if you use the internet a lot or you plan on using it a lot be sure to get an unlimmitted plan. Don't get suckered into a small plan that will then charge you .25 cents every 1 MB in data you go over. that can add up real quick.
Here is a listing or our top picks in order.
Cricker Broadband Wireless
Cricket Broadband Internet Service and Latest Coupons
- No Contracts
- No Credit Checks
- No Cables
- First Month FREE
- Free Shipping
- High Speed Wireless plans start at $40.00 a month
- Unlimited Broadband access ( VERY SWEET!!!!!! )
All in all I would have to give Cricket the top rank for broadband internet. For the price you get so much compared to others.
We should note you need to pay a 25 Dollar Activation fee that is non refundable. The good news is you do not have any contracts. So if you find after a month or so that the coverage is not what you need then you can drop the service. They have better coverage it seems then any other wireless broadband carrier that I have used. I also stay in 3 major cities so if you live in a smaller area you will need check out there website and enter your zip code to see if they service your area.
Visit http://www.mycricket.com/broadband/ for more information
Verizon Wireless Internet Service
- Download speeds of 600 Kbps – 1.4 Mbp
- 5 GB Download plans starting at 59.99
- 50 MB Download plans starting at 39.99
Please note that while the Verizon service is great and they have great coverage you do have to pay $0.25 for every MB you download over your plan. Just like the old days of limitted minutes on Cell phones you may end up getting hosed over.
Verizon also requires a one or two year phone plan and they charge $175 dollars for early termination.
CLICK HERE to see if Verizon internet serivce is in your area
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