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There are many reasons to consider purchasing broadband connectivity from a wireless internet service provider: as your primary connection, as a back-up for DSL or for enhanced services such as mobile Internet access. No matter what the motivation, there are two important questions to ask before making a commitment.

1. Does the wireless internet service provider, or WISP, utilize public or private frequencies?

The most common frequencies used by WISPs are the 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz and 2.5 GHz radio bands. 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz are “public’ frequencies. This means that anyone can use these airwaves for transmitting data. Private frequencies like 2.5 GHz are licensed by the FCC to be used by a single entity within a specific geographic area.

Wireless internet service providers utilizing public frequencies can ’fine tune’ their network to deliver outstanding service, particularly in a rural environment, but there are potential problems. For example, garage door openers and baby monitors also use these public bands and can cause interference. And if another radio is activated nearby, loss of signal can occur. Finally, public frequencies have power restrictions, so service areas are often limited.

WISPs that provide service using a private radio frequency have definite advantages. They can transmit their signal at higher power, for an extended service area, particularly for “fixed’ wireless services where a permanent antenna is attached to the exterior of a structure. Interference issues are minimal, since no other providers can utilize the frequency.

2. What is the service footprint, and where are the transmitters located?

Wireless internet service providers offering a mobile service such as WiMAX should provide maps showing the available service areas. For both mobile and fixed wireless internet services, having knowledge of the transmitter locations can provide insights about expected service reliability. Commercial tower sites generally have redundant power, meaning fewer outages. A transmitter located on a neighbor’s roof or a grain silo may not have backup power facilities. Ideally each transmitter site will also have redundant backhaul paths, either wireless or fiber. For wireless backhaul from a transmitter, private frequencies are always superior.

The reputable and dependable wireless internet service provider will welcome your questions.

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