High-Speed Wireless

Learn more about installs and prices and how we provision. Also what kind of gear we will install.

What type of equipment and installation are required?

A typical installation involves mounting a Canopy Subscriber Module (Also known as a Paddle/SM/Antenna) on the roof or under an eave, then running a single cable into the building.

How much does the equipment cost?

The current wireless equipment purchase price is $339 for 2.4 and 5.2 GHz Subscriber Modules, and $389 for 900 MHz Equipment.  All prices are subject to change. Check out our residential or business sections for pricing or call us at 888-638-9879 for current rates. Some towers we have are using Airmax which is free to install and no up front costs for the gear.

How much does professional installation cost?

Typical residential professional installations cost $199.00, while business installs $250.00. However, these costs can vary by location and many different circumstances. There are no installation costs for self-installations, which include extensive setup guides and phone support.

How do I know if I qualify?

Our wireless team will double check your location at your request and will be able to tell you over the phone if you qualify. In rare cases we may send someone out to check for a signal if your address does not register.

What we don't do - Wireless

1)    We will not cut down trees, or erect towers. We can try a 10 foot mast or so if need be.  Some people simply cannot receive the signal or cannot receive the signal without an enormous effort.  During promotional periods when free installation is offered, the free installation does not cover anything but simply attaching the subscriber module to the house and running Cat 5 wire that terminates to the wall closest to the room you wish to have your computer or router in. However, we charge time and material for mast installations/attic climbs, tower climbs etc.   Most short mast installations will cost $100 - $200 or more.  The best value would be for you to install any additional things like this yourself.  Radio Shack stocks TV antenna mounting accessories.  TV antenna masts will work for simple subscriber modules.  If a reflector dish cannot be installed on a mast,  it may require a building or tower.  If you should need a reflector dish we can sell them to you.

2)    We will not fish through walls, drill through concrete foundations or conceal the wire (aside from tucking it under siding, soffit, and facia where feasible).  This means the wire will generally be tacked or stapled to the outside of the house to a point where a drilled hole allows the wire to pass into the house.  From that point on, the wire will be run to a point where it can connect to the computer.  We try to route the wire along baseboards and corners to make it as unobtrusive as possible.  If this is not acceptable, we can perform the additional tasks on a time and materials basis; however due to time constraints, this may add weeks to the installation schedule.  If you have extraordinary requirements, an electrical contractor can perform almost any operation that may be needed.

3)    We provide IP over Ethernet to a single computer or router network port ONLY. If you have configuration issues other than initial setup with the proper IP information, you will have to hire a consultant to help you.  We can direct you to a consultant.  We are not your private tech support IT professionals.  Time constraints prevent us from giving you unlimited tech support on issues unrelated to the proper operation of our network. Anything beyond that is provided as a courtesy by the technician at his/her discretion.

If we can connect to the radio on your roof, we consider our network to be functional.  We don't want to appear heartless, but there is no way we can possibly fix every odd little thing wrong with your computer.  We sell connectivity to the Internet and Internet-based services. We generally can determine if it is our problem before we do a truck roll. ; We charge for service calls if it is determined that the problem is with your computer.

4)    We do not police content.  We offer limited filtration of email automatically and filtered web service as an option.  Other than that, you are connected to the raw wild world of the Internet.  This allows for maximum speed, throughput and functionality.  It will also allow the world at large to attack your computer if it is left unprotected.  It is your responsibility to install firewalls, proxy servers, anti-virus, and any other software you desire to limit damage to your computer.  It is also your responsibility to protect your family, children, neighbor's children and anyone else that may have access to your computer or wireless network from content that may be unsuitable or damaging.  Software is available to allow all of these protections to be put in place on your computer.  We can recommend consultants that can provide software, installation and setup.

5)    We don't provide tech support for X-Box, Wii or any other gaming device; in most cases those devices should be considered like your computer(s).    If you have a wireless router and call for tech support, we will likely ask you to bypass the router and connect to our VoIP router, the Canopy radio, or DSL modem, as the case may be.  If the configuration has changed or if the Canopy is connected to any other device, we may not be able to help.

6) We will probably not respond to trouble reports as soon as you wish.  All of our employees are on this system at home and we monitor it constantly.  System wide troubles are detected and resolved in what we believe to be a timely manner.  But for certain critical uses and critical users we are probably too slow.  This is the reason we do not offer a Service Level Agreement to residential users.  We only agree to give you the best service we can. Sometimes, for some people, our best is not good enough. Again, we will be happy to direct those users to our competition.

7) We will not tolerate anyone using the system for disruptive activities.  These include, but are not limited to: port scanning other computers or networks, sending spam or unsolicited commercial email, accessing our private company servers, accessing the computers of other subscribers, operating any type of server that allows sharing of intellectual property in violation of copyright laws, operating any server that distributes pornography or other material that we deem unsuitable, distribution of any software (executable files or source code) that is in any way related to viruses, worms or other types of damaging data or files or programs.  Basically, we are judge, jury and executioner.  If we receive reports from organizations or individuals indicating that you are participating in any of the above, we will simply shut you down.  We don't necessarily have the ability to prove anything one way or the other.  This is basically zero strikes and you are out.  We will give you a chance to plead your case AFTER we shut you down-- "shoot first and ask questions later."  It is way too easy to do lots of damage in very little time.  That is why we take this stance.