Canadian Broadband → Wanted -Reviews of Wireless services around Kingston Ontario

My parents are currently stuck in the dial-up black hole that occurs in many rural parts of this fine country. Cable broadband isn't an option as it stops at the house before my parents and DSL I don't think will ever come to them. I have tried to get a straight answer from Bell as to when this will be available and for the past 3+ years, I was getting the 6 months answer. Well needless to say, my parents are frustrated and not happy with Bell for not providing an answer (they must have a long term business plan in place for the area) and for dragging them along for the past year at least.
Currently there are 2 wireless (not satellite)services available to my parents, the first is Reztel (reztel.net) and Kingston Online Services (kos.net). What I am looking for is reviews of both those companies and services. I am looking for personal stories from customers with those companies. Particularly I am looking for information around speed, capping and throttling etc. Also how far you are away from the tower as this apparently effects the signal.

Thanks

I imagine it would. Inverse-squared law and all that.

Hi,

WTC Communications is another wireless ISP in the Kingston area. Depending on where your parents live, they might be able to service them. Here's a link to a map on their web site:

»www.wtccommunications.ca ··· Wireless

Thanks for the information. This company unfortunately does not service the area where my parents live. They live in the Yarker area.

I can say I personally know Steve Cole (owner of KOS). I was roommates with him at one time. He does strive to run a good business. No personal experience with KOS though.

As for service, I have sent emails to both companies requesting further information etc, and KOS gets back to me either instantly or the next day. I have yet to get a reply for the emails sent to Reztel.