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Internet Service [continued]
Types of Access, continued...
T1
If price is no object, you might consider bringing a T1 up to your home or office. Yes, T1's are available up in Nederland, although they are not for the faint of heart. Depending on the provider you choose and the cost of your local loop, this could be $500-1000 +.
High Speed Wireless
There are several companies who offer high speed, line-of-sight, wireless access in the mountains. Depending on your area, you may have one or more provider to choose from. Price, speed, bandwidth, contract requirements, expertise, and level of service varies among providers - be sure to ask whether your provider offers after-hours support or any uptime guarantees.
Satellite
There are two main providers of satellite internet, Starband and DirectPC (now called SatCast). The service is just ok for better-than-dialup speeds on the downloads, but the upload speed is marginal and there is a latency issue which makes game playing online nearly impossible. My experience with StarBand was that the initial investment is about $800 for equipment and install and the service was $69.99 a month.
For more information on the different kinds of bandwidth and what this all means, visit the Bandwidth Place
B. Access by the hour
Business Connection offers PC rental with high speed internet for $9/hour. Check back on this page, as I hear there may be additional options offered soon, including internet terminals at various locations and possibly roaming wireless internet access (bring your own laptop).
C. Free Access
Nederland
Public library has terminals available for public use at no charge.
Gilpin Library
also has free internet for patrons.
Vista Access
is now providing free internet kiosks at Once Again Books and First
Street Pub and Grill. Back Country Pizza also has free wireless internet access for patrons.
D. Links to Local ISPs and Web Related Companies
Our current internet service provider is: Vista Access, who provides high speed wireless internet access and excellent customer support, even after hours and on weekends. Click here for a list of all ISPs in the Greater Nederland area.