Wrace wrote:
wnjj wrote:
Nobody has mentioned wireless. Our internet comes over the air since we are rural and have no cable. DSL wasn’t available either although I think they pushed it out to within reach now.
We’ve had it for over 14 years. It’s nowhere near the fiber and cable speeds but is better than nothing and less expensive than satellite or cellular. We have speeds of 3/1 but could pay for up to 10/3. Again, not fast but enough for general use, VPN to work and watching videos. Our provider is a smaller, local company.
You might see if there are wireless options where you are looking to move. Larger wireless providers likely offer considerably higher speeds.
When you say wireless, are you talking about systems like the verizon system a couple of posts above?
No. I realized I wasn’t very clear. Wireless is a dish-style antenna that points toward the provider’s tower and not cellular. It’s the same technology you use inside your house just with more power and better antennas. Google search for “wireless internet providers” in your area and then start calling them. Most if not all are smaller regional companies. For example, my provider is
whiz.to but they only serve the area west of Portland.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2067283/meet-wisp-the-wireless-future-of-internet-service.htmlGood luck with you house purchase. Rural living is awesome.
