[BozemanLUG] Broadband wireless and Linux?

[Jeff Sharkey]

My parents live in a broadband dead zone, and last November they
picked up a MiFi on Verizon.  It works great, and the 5GB/month cap
isn't a problem if you stay off YouTube.  :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiFi

Verizon has good 3G coverage across Montana, so it might be worth a try.

j


On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 10:51 AM, Robert Potter <rpotter at zoncko.com> wrote:
> Not sure on pricing and signal availability, but they might check with
> Cutthroat Communications (assuming they have not already).
> Below is a url for their website, I would recommend calling and talking to
> them about location, pricing, etc.  I have worked with their service with a
> previous employer and also knew the CIO of a Hospital that had converted
> much of their ISP services over to Cutthroat.  All though this was several
> years ago, I have not heard anything bad about their services today and can
> say that I was very pleased with it previously.  They used to be the owners
> of montanadsl.net until they sold off that brand to another company.
> http://www.cutthroatcom.com/
> Rob Potter
>
> On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 8:35 AM, Scott Dowdle <dowdle at montanalinux.org>
> wrote:
>>
>> Greetings,
>>
>> A few weeks ago I had someone call me at home asking about broadband
>> wireless for Linux.  Turns out the person lives 3 miles north of Belgrade
>> and neither DSL nor Bresnan cable Internet are available to them.  They have
>> been using some satellite service that they have grown unhappy with... and
>> was asking what if any broadband wireless services might be available.  They
>> called the various cell phone company but found out they were all clueless
>> about Linux compatibility.
>>
>> The NetworkManager website has a nice list of hardware device
>> compatibility but it sure would be nice to find someone locally who has some
>> experience with broadband wireless and Linux who can report their
>> experience.  Anyone?
>>
>> Also, are there any alternative ISPs that might be available?  I heard
>> Littleapple wireless might be an option?  If so, anyone care to comment on
>> that?
>>
>> I myself have been using Qwest DSL (in Billings first and then Belgrade)
>> for the last 7 or so years.
>>
>> TYL,
>> --
>> Scott Dowdle
>> 704 Church Street
>> Belgrade, MT 59714
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>> (406)994-3931 [work]
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