Whats the difference between MRIC and other wireless Internet service providers (WISPs)?
Specific comparisons would depend on knowing which WISP but here are three general comments that typically apply: First, MRIC is a not-for-profit cooperative with expectations of volunteer help and local member services (not usually supported by profit-making companies). If you are interested in cheap bandwidth and don’t mind contributing a few hours helping others, then MRIC may be a good fit. MRIC’s goal is to bring broadband to the home at near dial-up prices. Second, MRIC does not cap your bandwidth. Other WISPs charge a tier pricing. For 128 Kbps it might be $45 but for 1500 Kbps it might be closer to $180, for example. MRIC will allow you to fully use any unused bandwidth for the same fixed price – $50. As more subscribers sign up, more bandwidth will be purchased to make sure the average bandwidth per user does not degrade. During our trial, many homes saw near T1 speeds. Lower limits were usually a function of poor signal more than network congestion. Of course, individual resu
