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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
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NowCom High Speed Wireless Internet - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Wireless Internet?
A: It is a high-speed (Broadband) Internet access medium. Wireless Internet
uses wireless signals to transmit Internet service to subscribers' computers at
speeds that far exceed those provided by traditional telephone-line based
Internet services.
Q: So how fast is it?
A: Speeds provided by Wireless Internet service are dependant upon the level of
service chosen by the subscriber. Speeds can range anywhere from 10X faster
than a dial-up connection, up to a dedicated 10 Mbit link.
Q: Since Wireless Internet is wireless, does that mean that it's
satellite-based?
A: No. There are no satellites involved in NowCom's Wireless Internet system.
Wireless Internet is what is called "terrestrial wireless" meaning that the
radio signals are generated and transmitted within the earth's atmosphere. As a
result, Wireless Internet does not suffer from the problems that satellite
Internet access does, such as interferrence from snow on the antenna, or high
latency due to the long distances that satellite radio signals have to travel
between the earth and the orbiting satellite.
Q: Is Wireless Internet affected by rain or snow, like satellite TV?
A: No. Wireless Internet service does not fade out in rain/snow storms, or on
cloudy days like satellite TV.
Q: Is Wireless Internet available in my community?
A: Wireless Internet is availble in most of the areas surrounding Ashton Creek,
Canyon Road, Enderby, Gardom Lake, Grindrod,
Hulcar Hill, Kingfisher,
Mabel Lake, Mara Lake and Trinity Valley. There are a few
locations where it will not be available due to the fact that Wireless Internet
service requires a direct line of sight between some point on or around your
location to one of our repeater towers. If you're wondering whether your
location qualifies for Wireless Internet service, give us a call. We'll
schedule a free site survey to test your location and make a determination on
whether it is suited for Wireless Internet service.
Q: Is Wireless Internet available in other areas?
A: Yes. If you are interested in a Wireless Internet connection please contact
us for more information.
Q: How does Wireless Internet connect to my computer?
A: Wireless Internet connects to your computer via a standard ethernet cable.
Most computers now come with ethernet ports built in. If you have an older
computer that does not have an ethernet port, we can provide one for you.
Q: Does it matter what kind of computer I have?
A: No. Any computer with an ethernet port should work with Wireless Internet.
If you have further questions regarding Wireless Internet, please
e-mail us
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