Vitaly, my plan is 256k/512k (upload/download peak rates) for $59.99 per
month. The least expensive plan is 64k/64k for $39.99. My budget thinking
is this. For a dialup account, I need a phone line, which runs about
$30/month. Then I need a dialup ISP, which has been AT&T Worldnet. That
costs $16.95/month for 150 hours online. My connect speeds are typically
14.4-26.4k. Now, I have a cell phone due to family and work considerations,
so basically I can ditch the landline now and Worldnet.
Wireless internet 59.99
Telephone -30.00
Worldnet -16.95
Net cost 13.04/month
73 Larry KL7/N1TX
-----Original Message-----
From: Markhasin, Vitaly [mailto:Vitaly.Markhasin@UE-1.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 06:59
To: 'n1tx@amsat.org'
Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Broadband Internet Service Letter
Hi Larry,
How expensive is "inexpensive"?
73! Vitaly (VE6JO)
-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Ledlow, Jr. N1TX [mailto:n1tx@amsat.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 10:18 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Broadband Internet Service Letter
No, BPL doesn't involve antennas. Sounds like Sprint (or someone else) is
studying market demand to build out wireless internet in your area. It
operates in the microwave bands and is perfectly legal. I use such a
service here in Fairbanks. I used to have DSL, but moved farther out in the
sticks where it is not offered. My only option was to have a wireless
internet connection, but the antenna had to go up 70 feet, about half way up
my ham tower. A cable attaches the tower-mounted receiver to a modem
installed in your house. You can plug in your PC's Ethernet port or attach
a router for multiple PCs. My whole home network is wireless using 802.11b.
Very convenient and relatively inexpensive.
73 Larry KL7/N1TX
-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Byron Tatum
Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 19:53
To: TowerTalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Broadband Internet Service Letter
Hello-
I received a letter from an un-identified company in my area { Alvin,
TX} titled a " Feasibility Survey", regarding my interest { as a rural
potential customer } in high speed broadband internet service. They describe
the service as " a small antenna at my house and a broadcast tower a short
distance away". Is this the broadband over power lines type affair that we
have all been opposing? I wonder why the company does not identify
themselves?? The return address is a local post office box.
A tactic is being used in this "feasibility survey" whereby a dollar
bill is enclosed in the letter and it is stated that if you answer "yes" to
the first question { " Are you interested in high speed broadband internet
service? } then you will be offered the lowest available price to subscribe.
A small postage-stamp size window is cut out of the front of envelope so
that you can see the dollar bill showing, as a sure method of getting you to
open the letter.
Is this legal? Does anyone else have any experience with this type
affair or perhaps who is behind this business??
Thanks, Byron WA5THJ.
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