howrman
join:2000-07-08
Philadelphia, PA
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Re: [Philly] Closed Networks Wireless Internet
I spoke to a sales rep from Closed Networks today and they seem like the real deal. They have a transmitter on the Penn Mutual Building at 5th and Walnut. They the place fixed antennas on various subscribers homes. Since I'm already within 50 yards of an existing fixed antenna, I will be able to pick up the signal without an antenna on my house.
The person with whom I spoke was very candid about the services' capabilities and limitations. While its advertised at 7 mbps, he said that, realistically, I should expect speeds of 3-5 mbps. A web mail interface is available so I can check my e-mail when not at home. They have 24/7/365 technical support. While their service should be compatible with VOIP, there have been some problems that may require tweaking.
Most exciting is that, while they now offer only fixed wireless broadband, in about 6 months to a year, they hope to be able to make all of their nodes available to all subscribers, thus creating mobile broadband.
They offer free install with a 2 year contract and $50 install with a 1 year contract. After that, it's $20 a month. While they have no formal trial period, the rep said that it's been their practice to let people out of their contract if they are not happy.
I'm tempted to try it as an alternative to Comcast. |
