SLO Bytes Bulletin Board
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: rsutter on January 16, 2018, 09:12:10 AM
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Hello All,
I live in an area not currently served by cable access to the Internet.
I initially used DSL provided by AT&T. That service suffered from frequent slowdowns and signal loss due to an unreliable phone line. Though the advertised speed was 6Mbps download, I rarely approached that speed.
I considered Internet via Satellite but, in reading reviews of the various providers offering that service, I decided that it wasn't for me.
I then investigated Wireless Internet. This technology provides Internet via a signal sent line-of-sight from a land-based radio tower.
Below, I have listed three service providers for San Luis Obispo County, CA. The information is current as of 01/16/2018 and was copied from the respective wireless service provider web sites.
Peak WiFi: http://www.peakwifi.com/
NO CONTRACTS NO DATA LIMITS $99 INSTALL*
PLANS & PRICING
BASIC | $49.95
3 MB DOWN, 1 MB UP
STANDARD | $69.95
10 MB DOWN, 3 MB UP
PREMIUM | $119.95
15 MB DOWN, 4 MB UP
ULTRA | $199.95
25 MB DOWN, 5 MB UP
Advanced Wireless: http://www.advwireonline.com/plans--pricing.html
Basic Install $395
Basic Plan $49.99 per month
4Mbps Download
1Mbps Upload
Basic +
$64.99 per month
8Mbps Download
2Mbsp Upload
Preferred
$79.99 per month
10Mbps Download
4Mbps Upload
Preferred +
15Mbps Download
5Mbps Upload
Premier
149.99 per month
20Mbps download
5Mbps upload
Premier +
$199 per month
30Mbps download
5Mbps upload
Ranch WiFi: http://ranchwifi.com/plans
NEW INSTALLATION FEE $99!
Stage Coach WIRELESS PLAN
Up to 5 Mbps Downloads
Up to 5 Mbps Uploads
$65 PER MO.
PONY EXPRESS WIRELESS PLAN
Up to 10 Mbps Downloads
Up to 5 Mbps Uploads
$95 PER MO.
STAMPEDE WIRELESS PLAN
Up to 20 Mbps Downloads
Up to 10 Mbps Uploads
$135 PER MO.
SILVER BULLET WIRELESS PLAN*
Up to 30 Mbps Downloads
Up to 10 Mbps Uploads
$165 PER MO.
I initially signed up with Peak WiFi, later moving to Advanced Wireless. Both provided excellent service. I have no experience with Ranch WiFi
My recommendation, based on performance is to opt for cable based Internet service if it is available. If it isn't consider wireless.
Ralph Sutter