Yesterday, I received a letter from my Neighbor telling me about Wireless Internet. I am not familiar with it at all, but the rates sounds much better.
Here's his letter to me....
Hello Neighbor, My name is Justin & I live across the hall from you. After speaking with various neighbors, it appears there is some interest in having wireless Internet acess within this building. Currently, some people seem to be using Road Runner or DSL for Internet acess. Another alternative would be to setup a high speed Wireless Internet Access Point that could be accessed by the tenants of our building for cheaper than Road Runner or DSL. Within one year, most people would save at least $180. Additionally with wireless access, the only equipment required on your side would be a Wireless Network Card; no complicated network devices, splitters, or cables on the floor. You could also have your computer or laptop located almost anywhere in your apartment. The cost of the high speed Wireless Network Card would probably be around $80 if you wished to purchase one. Or you could rent one from me at around $4.95 a month. Regardless of your choice, it would still be less expensive than Road Runner or DSL. The cost of this wireless service would be $29.95 per month. I would be responsible for the purchase, setup (including your computer), and maintenance of the equipment. I just need to know if there is enough interest to justify my costs and time investment.
So...What do you think? And what are the pros & cons to this? Right now I have Road Runner & I am satisfied with that. I would be nice to not have the cables on the floor & be able to put my computer where ever I'd like. Plus, it sounds like it would be much cheaper in the long since I'm paying close to $50 per month right now. If I move out of this apartment, will I be able to use this network card again or am I just out of the money?
Any ideas? Many thanks in advance!
Here's his letter to me....
Hello Neighbor, My name is Justin & I live across the hall from you. After speaking with various neighbors, it appears there is some interest in having wireless Internet acess within this building. Currently, some people seem to be using Road Runner or DSL for Internet acess. Another alternative would be to setup a high speed Wireless Internet Access Point that could be accessed by the tenants of our building for cheaper than Road Runner or DSL. Within one year, most people would save at least $180. Additionally with wireless access, the only equipment required on your side would be a Wireless Network Card; no complicated network devices, splitters, or cables on the floor. You could also have your computer or laptop located almost anywhere in your apartment. The cost of the high speed Wireless Network Card would probably be around $80 if you wished to purchase one. Or you could rent one from me at around $4.95 a month. Regardless of your choice, it would still be less expensive than Road Runner or DSL. The cost of this wireless service would be $29.95 per month. I would be responsible for the purchase, setup (including your computer), and maintenance of the equipment. I just need to know if there is enough interest to justify my costs and time investment.
So...What do you think? And what are the pros & cons to this? Right now I have Road Runner & I am satisfied with that. I would be nice to not have the cables on the floor & be able to put my computer where ever I'd like. Plus, it sounds like it would be much cheaper in the long since I'm paying close to $50 per month right now. If I move out of this apartment, will I be able to use this network card again or am I just out of the money?
Any ideas? Many thanks in advance!