http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r19786980 en Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:10:35 EDT Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:10:35 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19786980 amigo_boy : I live in Tempe. I tried Kite for a month (a year ago). It worked ok using a directional antenna and their wireless modem (with higher power than a normal device). But, whenever there was wind it was unusable.

I didn't have line-of-sight to the access point on the light pole 90 yards away. I suspect my signal was based on reflections. When the wind blew, it caused the reflections to move (trees moving, etc.).

Their customer support was good. I always got someone quickly. They refunded all my money when I canceled and returned the device. They didn't even charge me for the month.

I didn't realize Kite sold it to someone else since then. It doesn't surprise me they want out. I don't think anyone in my neighborhood is using it. I don't see how they can make it successful without putting an AP on every lightpole and/or offering exterior installation services using directional antennas.

Mark]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19786980 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:30:11 EDT