Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Hasty Treat - Rural and Mobile Internet Revisited
Jun 29, 2020
Explore the challenges of securing reliable internet in rural areas, focusing on satellite connectivity and advancements from companies like Starlink and OneWeb. Discover various routers and modems, including the Nighthawk M1 and ZTE MF288, designed for mobile internet. Learn about using AT commands to boost internet performance and optimize connectivity. Delve into the effectiveness of different antennas and cell boosters, and get insights on mobile internet plans that can often be misleading. Community support plays a crucial role in tackling these connectivity hurdles.
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Starlink for Rural Internet
- Consider Starlink for rural internet, offering speeds up to 400 megabits down and 30ms latency.
- It uses low-orbit satellites and is currently in beta testing.
Check for WISPs
- Look for WISPs (Wireless Internet Service Providers) in your rural community.
- These local providers often use towers and unlicensed spectrum for internet access.
Tree Climbing for Signal
- Wes Bos had to troubleshoot internet issues by climbing a tree with a signal-strength reader.
- The signal bounced off hills, making it tricky to find the optimal antenna placement.