hitokage
join:2002-02-21
Frederick, MD
| reply to rosechild
Re: [General] Should I get Clearwire? I live in the country
Since no one else answered this I'll give it a shot. Disclaimer - I do not have Clearwire as my ISP.
Here is the order I would look at for internet service, based on reliability, speed, and my personal opinion. Of course this depends on availability.
1 - Cable/DSL/FIOS (alphabetically listed)
2 - WISP (wireless ISP) or WiMAX (such as Clearwire)
3 - cellphone connection (such as EVDO through Millenicom)
4 - satellite (Hughes/WildBlue)
If you can't get any kind of wired connection, and line of sight is poor you may need a tower for a wireless or WiMAX connection - some WISPs will come out and check to see if you can receive their signal. For satellite you need a clear view of the southern sky - same as what's needed for satellite TV. Satellite internet providers require professional installation, and will come and do a site survey before installing - informing you of any problems. |
