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What is wireless Internet?
Wireless Internet is high-speed Internet access which uses high frequency radio waves instead of telephone lines to connect you to the Internet. Your computer is hooked up to an antenna on your roof or utility pole that transmits radio waves to one of our towers. In turn, this tower connects you to our Internet backbone.Is wireless Internet faster than my 56k dial-up connection?
Yes! Depending on the package you choose, you will experience Internet at a much faster rate than your current modem can offer you. Santel Wireless offers three different connection speeds. Remember, however, that no matter how fast your connection, speeds on the Internet itself can affect performance. Things that can affect speed include the server load of the website you are visiting, Internet traffic patterns at certain times of the day, router efficiency and backbone usage.Do I need special equipment?
Other than a computer, you will need a network interface card in your computer and a modem and antenna. The network interface card is your responsibility, although you can purchase them from us and we can install them for you. The modem and antenna remain the property of Santel Wireless, and the cost for using them is included in your monthly wireless access fee.Am I in your service area?
Please check the map on our Service Area page to determine if you are able to receive and transmit the radio signals from our tower.Can I be on the Internet all the time with a wireless connection?
Yes. Santel Wireless is an always-on service. Connecting is as easy as starting up your web browser. There is no waiting for a dial-up connection.I have more than one computer in my home. Can they both be connected to wireless Internet?
By networking two or more computers together, they can all have simultaneous access to wireless Internet. Typically, each computer would have a network interface card installed in it, and then the computers would be connected by Ethernet cables. There are also other home network configurations available that work with wireless Internet, but this is the most common.