What are some of the pros and cons of wireless Internet access?
A The pros and cons of wireless Internet access essentially are the same as among wireless services in general. The primary advantages of wireless Internet access service are: 1) the lower infrastructure costs associated with building out a wireless system, which translate to lower cost for the end-user; 2) generally, the ability to provide high speed internet access to areas where digital subscriber line (DSL) and/or high speed cable access is not available; and 3) for mobile workers, the ability to be in touch without having to be plugged into a telephone line. The primary disadvantages are: 1) at present, slower data speeds than DSL lines or high speed cable access; 2) security concerns; 3) “glitches” with service reliability, as compared with telephone line delivered service, and 4) depending on the type of wireless Internet access desired, coverage can be very limited – usually to just major metropolitan areas.
