There are a few small businesses that supply high-speed to rural areas via
radio. Also, you could try a mobile hotspot which uses cellular internet.
It's fast,  but the data is limited unless you're stinking rich.

On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 8:41 PM, Dean Kukral <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I have a bit of a problem with my ISP, Pixius.  They've made noises
> about wanting me to sign an unacceptable three year renewal contract.
> On old technology.  And, while I used to like them a lot, they shafted
> some of their customers so I no longer trust them.  If they would just
> let me go month to month I'd keep them, but I'm afraid that might not be
> an option.  I am in a rural area with no access to DSL or cable and am
> currently connected  via antenna to a tower about ten miles away.  They
> have newer technology, but I'm too far away to take advantage of it.
>
> Satellite technology is a step down if for no other reason than limited
> data.
>
> I've researched "Broadband Q,"   www.broadbandQwireless.com, and they
> seem to be pretty good, but their web site is a bit thin on details.  (
> I think that they somehow piggy-back onto Sprint wireless.)  They claim
> unlimited data at up to 6Mb/sec download rates.
>
> I run two desktops, two TIVO's, a DirecTV, a laptop, and several Apples
> of various kinds on my local Wi-Fi.
>
> I  have a friend that uses Sprint with a dongle that plugs into her
> laptop.  She's happy with it, but I don't think that would work well for
> me.
>
> Does anyone know anything about Broadband Q?  Or make suggestions with a
> major phone carrier ISP?
>
> TIA,
>
> Dean Kukral
>
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