Why is a wireless connection better than a telephone dial up connection?
A wireless connection is much faster (at least 5 times faster) than the best dial up connection. In addition, unlike a modem, there is no analog-to-digital conversion to further slow down the connection speed. The quality of the connection does not depend on the quality of the phone line. There will NEVER be a busy signal because you are not going over a phone line. How does wireless service compare to other broadband services such as DSL, Satellite and Cable? Wireless Internet access does not reach your home over a cable or phone line. It does not depend on telephone company infrastructure. DSL is distance sensitive (about 3 miles from the phone company switch). Wireless has a range up to 15 miles. There are no additional charges from the telephone company as with DSL service. Not only is DSL more expensive than wireless, but you pay two separate bills. In Taos you pay Qwest a monthly fee as well as your service provider. Cable modem access is not available in Taos, and Comcast has no
A wireless connection is much faster (at least 2.5 times faster) than the best dial up connection that can be achieved with a 56K modem. In addition, unlike a modem, there is no analog to digital conversion to further slow down the connection speed. The quality of the connection does not depend on the quality of the phone line. There will NEVER be a busy signal because you are not going over a phone line. The connection is scaleable to speeds up to 640kbps at the present with no additional equipment required.
