[ale] broadband suggestions

[Geoffrey]

Brian Whigham wrote:
> point to point wireless from the church to someone who does have broadband

Yeah, thought about that too, but no networks within range that we could 
piggy back off.

> 
> If you can't afford satellite, you can't afford these two options:
> 
> You can probably get a T1 for less than Comcast's up front costs.  
> Monthly will probably be $350+.
> 
> Maybe ISDN or frac-T1 - probably cheaper but less bandwidth.

Yeah, looks like we'll have to go with a cell based broadband solution. 
  Verizon has a nice little wifi hotspot that has the cell broadband 
device built into it.  You can connect up to 5 computers to that device, 
which is more then what our current needs are.

> 
> 
> On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 9:34 AM, Geoffrey <lists at serioustechnology.com 
> <mailto:lists at serioustechnology.com>> wrote:
> 
>     I've been pulling my hair out trying to get broadband set up at our
>     church.  Comcast says we will have to drop 2600 in order for them to get
>     to us.  I've been dealing with AT&T for over a month now, only to be
>     told now that they can't do it either, because of distance issues.
> 
>     Satellite is too expensive.  All we have now is likely a cell based
>     solution.  Anyone have any other suggestions I've not thought of?  We
>     want something faster then dialup.
> 
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>     Until later, Geoffrey
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Until later, Geoffrey

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
  - Benjamin Franklin