What is "Wireless Internet Access"?
Wireless Internet access is a form of high speed, or Broadband Internet access, that uses a radio frequency instead of phone or cable lines. Texas Broadband is providing high speed cost effective solutions for Internet access via wireless, NO PHONE LINES NEEDED! There is no need to worry about slow downloads, busy signals, or disconnections anymore, with Wireless Internet your computer is always on. Using a brand new technology, Texas Broadband is the first company to bring cost effective, high speed Internet access to the Lake Cherokee area via non-line-of-sight wireless technology

What equipment is needed by the subscriber?
The subscriber will need to have a network capable computer. ( open available network interface port).

How fast is the internet connection?
Texas Broadband current wireless internet connection is capable of providing symmetrical upload/download speeds comparable or faster than either cable or DSL service

What is symmetrical upload/download?
Symmetrical upload/download means that you get the same speed both while downloading as well as uploading.

Where can I buy the wireless network CPE?
The CPE (Customer Premise Equipment) is only available from Texas Broadband. All of the equipment is proprietary to our system.  This modem will connect to your computer with a supplied Ethernet cable.  The antenna is also included with equipment purchase. You will be connected to the internet wirelessly through this CPE which will be connected to your computer.

Will I have to learn anything new to use this system?
If you already know how to use a Web browser you will find our system totally transparent. You are always online. You click on your browser icon, and you are online with no delay, no waiting for a free line or a connection.

What are some benefits of having a fast Internet access?
Many times you might find yourself sitting on your computer waiting up to 5 minutes just for one home page to load. Most of the time it happens because it is "Content Rich," meaning it has many pictures and active moving things, sometimes even sound. This makes it very hard for a slow modem connection to process so much information. As the Internet evolves, so will "content." People are finding new ways to express themselves through "content rich pages," leaving users frustrated because they have to wait for the pages to load. With fast Wireless Internet access, there is no need to wait. You can play real time videos, make Internet phone calls without breaking up, play your favorite MP3 in real time, watch live video streams, send and receive files at blazing speeds, and best of all, general browsing is more enjoyable.

Do I need a phone line?
NO! A phone line is not needed. The Wireless Internet connection is bi-directional, meaning your unit will send and receive information, making it a complete solution for Internet connectivity

Is Internet access unlimited?
With Wireless Internet access your computer is always connected. There are no time limits or restrictions of how long you can use it. Your computer is connected 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year.

Is this the same as "satellite" Internet?
No! Wireless Internet is bi-directional unlike satellite solutions, where you download via the dish antenna, but you are also connected by phone line to the Internet for uploading information. This wireless solution eliminates the need for any dedicated phone lines, and therefore reduces your cost. It is also a much better service and does not have latency that is common with satellite internet.

Is it available in my area?
You may view our coverage area map as a guide for service area locations. Typically we can cover ten miles from any of our tower locations. We are expanding fast so if we do not currently have coverage in your area please call or check back frequently.

How secure is Wireless Internet?
Network security is provided through the use of Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) RF techniques. DSSS is a highly secure, FCC approved communication technique for the frequency in which we operate. In addition, advanced routing techniques, application layer encryption, and robust server based anti-virus software provide additional system security.