Upward Broadband
Fixed wireless internet, also called Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), is broadband delivered over the air from a nearby access point (often a tower) to a fixed receiver installed at your home, farm, or business. Unlike mobile wireless, it’s designed to be your primary fixed internet connection with consistent performance for streaming, work-from-home, and everyday use.
WISPs provide fixed wireless internet service, which is different from the wireless internet used by mobile phones. Fixed wireless internet is a high-speed, reliable internet service for rural and underserved areas. Internet is sent from the main access point (typically supplied with high-speed fiber-optic lines) to individual receivers installed at businesses, farms, and homes.
In the simplest terms, a WISP broadcasts internet from one access point to multiple fixed locations. As a result, WISP users will experience speeds comparable to or greater than most cable providers, and surpass the speeds available from DSL and Satellite.
Tip: You might also hear this described as fixed broadband internet, because it’s broadband service delivered to a fixed location (your address), not on-the-go like a phone plan.
We provide Fixed Wireless Internet by using a wireless network to broadcast our internet signals from one access point to our customer’s fixed location. Our main access points (the transmitters) can be affixed to cell towers or other high structures that are backed by a high-speed fiber connection. The transmitters then send the high-speed internet signals to receivers that are installed at our customer’s property.
Once the signal has reached our customer’s property, the internet will be transmitted for use from the modem located inside the home or business. Service is then broadcasted to various devices by connecting to the modem wirelessly or through a direct ethernet cable connection.
In most cases, our customers need to be within a 10-mile radius of an access point and have a line of sight from your reception device to one of our access points. There cannot be buildings, trees, hills, or other large obstructions in the path of the receiver and transmitter.
Here’s more on the equipment needed to receive fixed wireless internet.
You’ll sometimes see these terms used interchangeably, but they can mean different things depending on the provider:
Both can be “fixed internet,” but the experience can differ based on:
If your main goal is a stable home/business connection (not portability), fixed wireless broadband is a great option.
Here’s a quick overview of some different types of internet options that may be available to you.
Mobile wireless prioritizes portability. Fixed wireless prioritizes consistent home/business performance. Fixed wireless is typically lower latency and better stability for streaming, calls, and work tools.
With fixed wireless internet, your on-site antenna uses radio waves to connect to a nearby tower (typically no more than ten miles away), giving you access to high-speed internet.
Satellite internet is reliant on signals from satellite dishes orbiting Earth about 20,000 miles away. Satellite internet often offers competitive pricing, however, it does typically include data caps and has high latency. This often makes voice or video calls through the internet and gaming difficult.
With Upward Broadband, there are no data caps, just a high-speed connection with low latency.
DSL availability can be widespread, but speeds and reliability often drop with distance and aging infrastructure. Fixed wireless can deliver broadband performance without needing new wires run to every building and speeds are consistent.
If you’re comparing fixed broadband providers or searching for the best fixed wireless internet, focus on the factors that actually affect your day-to-day experience:
Tip: Locally based fixed wireless companies often understand terrain, coverage quirks, and service expectations in rural communities.
We want switching to Upward Broadband to be as simple as possible, so we’ve answered a few frequently asked questions. But if your question isn’t included or if you’d like more information, give us a call or send us a message.
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