Wireless Internet
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Wireless Data Providers, Services and Technology
Staying connected no longer means being tied down to cables and phone lines. The rapid advances in wireless internet technology have enabled wireless connectivity from the home, office, car, and just about anywhere in North America.
Learn what is on the way with 4G Networks and LTE - Long Term Evolution Networks.
3G Networks, and 3G Service Providers are the among the most in demand wireless technologies.
The ongoing advances in WIMAX, satellite and other wireless technologies are pushing service providers to offer higher speeds at lower prices.
Broadband Access becoming an Essential Service
The rapid advances in services provided over broadband ranging from entertainment, business, and live doctor medical consultation are making broadband internet access a must have for people choosing a place to live and do business. Rural areas that feel left out from advances in technology, businesses, and city dwellers who require mobile access, and greater range eagerly await new wireless internet service offerings
Desktop Computers, Laptops, video game systems, PDAs and phones can connect to the web via wireless networks when you are within the range of a hotspot. A hotspot is a wireless device access point connected to the internet.
Who provides Wireless Internet access?
There is an ever changing list of companies providing different types of wireless internet access. These include:
- Hotspot Providers: Countless small businesses offer hotspot accross america, many are free
- Satellite Internet Providers such as HughesNet, Skyway, and Starband
- Major Broadband carriers are also Wireless Internet Providers such as:
- AT&T
- Cox Cable
- Charter Cable
- Comcast
- NetZero HiSpeed
- Qwest Internet
- Time Warner
How fast are Wireless Connections?
Standard 802.11b connections offer a maximum 11Mbps. In practical terms this translate to 5.5Mbps due to overhead. 802.11a and 802.11g connections offer a maximum of 54Mbps, as with 802.11b this translates to a far slower speed in practical terms, 20Mbps.
Satellite Internet connections are used when cable and dsl solutions are not available or not practical. Such as rural areas, or unserviced areas such as cabins and mountain tops. Since these services are shared, most providers offer 768kbps to 1Mbps.