Question: What’s up to 35 times faster than dial-up and may be available at your cottage?
The answer is Bell WiMAX in Home, a brand-new broadband wireless Internet solution. It is the newest addition to the Bell WiMAX family which also includes Sympatico High Speed Unplugged. With the expansion of the WiMAX coverage area by 70 new cities, Bell WiMAX in Home and Sympatico High Speed Unplugged are now available in 124 rural and urban cities across Canada. This is great news for those who live or vacation in communities without high-speed connectivity.
Have a cottage in the Muskokas? A relative in Gravenhurst? Rental property in Bracebridge? Rather than suffering from agonizingly slow dial-up speeds – or worse, no Internet access at all – full- and part-time residents can now surf the Net, send and receive email, download music and games, and remain productive by logging into the office network.
Windows and Macintosh users can experience download speeds up to 2 Megabits per second (Mbps). In plain English, this means a 3.75MB music video, for example, can be downloaded in just 27 seconds – as opposed to nearly 18 minutes on a 28.8Kbps dial-up modem! Bell is also offering 24/7 tech support for those who are less tech savvy and unlimited usage for the first year for Bell WiMAX in Home and Sympatico High Speed Unplugged.
In this technical illustration, the Bell WiMAX in Home modem is seen installed on the side of a residence. Keep in mind, the actual placement of the modem will be determined by signal strength, much like satellite TV. Bell’s on-site technician will advise and professionally install the final placement of the modem for your residence.
How it works
Similar to how your cell phone works, Bell WiMAX in Home wirelessly communicates with nearby towers to secure your Internet connection. You can also stop worrying about missed phone calls because this broadband service does not tie up your phone line.
The kicker? For as low as $25, pick up an inexpensive wireless router to connect to your Bell WiMAX in Home modem and you now can log online anywhere in or around your home or cottage (usually up to 30 metres away with 802.11g technology). Most laptops today offer built-in wireless connectivity – so now you can watch video highlights of the hockey game in between flipping burgers at the barbeque.
A Bell technician checks for wireless signal strength at a customer's residence.
Bell WiMAX in Home is not an off-the-shelf, do-it-yourself Internet solution – this outdoor unit must be installed by a Bell technician to ensure it’s setup correctly, and in the right spot, so that a clear wireless signal can be established between the modem and a nearby tower.
In other words, Bell says you should have a consultation before ordering and installation to make sure your home or cottage is in the coverage area and there are no environmental obstructions -- such as trees, hills or other homes -- that may prevent a “line of sight” reading. If signal strength is not available or is found to be weak, the Bell technician will not proceed with installation and your deposit will be refunded (see below). Keep in mind, harsh weather conditions, including heavy rain storms and blizzards, may also affect the integrity of the signal (similar to your satellite TV reception). The outdoor unit, however, is weatherproof and functions in sub-zero temperatures.
During the installation, the Bell technician will run an Ethernet cable from the modem into your home. Simply connect the cable to your computer, turn on your computer, open a Web browser, activate your service and start surfing.
Note: Rental or lease properties must have written permission from the landlord prior to the start of your installation, while condo owners should communicate with your Home Owners Association before installation.
How much?
When you first order Bell WiMAX in Home, you will be charged a $100 deposit fee, which must be paid with by a major credit card, such as Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
If you are eligible for the service, the one-time installation cost is $200 plus taxes, plus a one-time activation fee of $35 plus taxes. Upon activation of the service, you will receive a $100 credit back to your account.
The monthly Internet access fee costs $50, plus a $15 modem rental fee.
If a Bell technician says the signal is unavailable or is too weak, you will be refunded your $100 deposit.
Your monthly plan has a 10 Gigabyte monthly allowance. If the bandwidth usage allowance is exceeded, an overage charge of $1.50 per Gigabyte will apply (rounded up to the nearest Gigabyte), up to a maximum charge of $30.
Check now to see if you’re in coverage by visiting WiMAX.Bell.ca or call 1 866 875-9591!
The answer is Bell WiMAX in Home, a brand-new broadband wireless Internet solution. It is the newest addition to the Bell WiMAX family which also includes Sympatico High Speed Unplugged. With the expansion of the WiMAX coverage area by 70 new cities, Bell WiMAX in Home and Sympatico High Speed Unplugged are now available in 124 rural and urban cities across Canada. This is great news for those who live or vacation in communities without high-speed connectivity.
Have a cottage in the Muskokas? A relative in Gravenhurst? Rental property in Bracebridge? Rather than suffering from agonizingly slow dial-up speeds – or worse, no Internet access at all – full- and part-time residents can now surf the Net, send and receive email, download music and games, and remain productive by logging into the office network.
Windows and Macintosh users can experience download speeds up to 2 Megabits per second (Mbps). In plain English, this means a 3.75MB music video, for example, can be downloaded in just 27 seconds – as opposed to nearly 18 minutes on a 28.8Kbps dial-up modem! Bell is also offering 24/7 tech support for those who are less tech savvy and unlimited usage for the first year for Bell WiMAX in Home and Sympatico High Speed Unplugged.
In this technical illustration, the Bell WiMAX in Home modem is seen installed on the side of a residence. Keep in mind, the actual placement of the modem will be determined by signal strength, much like satellite TV. Bell’s on-site technician will advise and professionally install the final placement of the modem for your residence.
How it works
Similar to how your cell phone works, Bell WiMAX in Home wirelessly communicates with nearby towers to secure your Internet connection. You can also stop worrying about missed phone calls because this broadband service does not tie up your phone line.
The kicker? For as low as $25, pick up an inexpensive wireless router to connect to your Bell WiMAX in Home modem and you now can log online anywhere in or around your home or cottage (usually up to 30 metres away with 802.11g technology). Most laptops today offer built-in wireless connectivity – so now you can watch video highlights of the hockey game in between flipping burgers at the barbeque.
A Bell technician checks for wireless signal strength at a customer's residence.
Bell WiMAX in Home is not an off-the-shelf, do-it-yourself Internet solution – this outdoor unit must be installed by a Bell technician to ensure it’s setup correctly, and in the right spot, so that a clear wireless signal can be established between the modem and a nearby tower.
In other words, Bell says you should have a consultation before ordering and installation to make sure your home or cottage is in the coverage area and there are no environmental obstructions -- such as trees, hills or other homes -- that may prevent a “line of sight” reading. If signal strength is not available or is found to be weak, the Bell technician will not proceed with installation and your deposit will be refunded (see below). Keep in mind, harsh weather conditions, including heavy rain storms and blizzards, may also affect the integrity of the signal (similar to your satellite TV reception). The outdoor unit, however, is weatherproof and functions in sub-zero temperatures.
During the installation, the Bell technician will run an Ethernet cable from the modem into your home. Simply connect the cable to your computer, turn on your computer, open a Web browser, activate your service and start surfing.
Note: Rental or lease properties must have written permission from the landlord prior to the start of your installation, while condo owners should communicate with your Home Owners Association before installation.
How much?
When you first order Bell WiMAX in Home, you will be charged a $100 deposit fee, which must be paid with by a major credit card, such as Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
If you are eligible for the service, the one-time installation cost is $200 plus taxes, plus a one-time activation fee of $35 plus taxes. Upon activation of the service, you will receive a $100 credit back to your account.
The monthly Internet access fee costs $50, plus a $15 modem rental fee.
If a Bell technician says the signal is unavailable or is too weak, you will be refunded your $100 deposit.
Your monthly plan has a 10 Gigabyte monthly allowance. If the bandwidth usage allowance is exceeded, an overage charge of $1.50 per Gigabyte will apply (rounded up to the nearest Gigabyte), up to a maximum charge of $30.
Check now to see if you’re in coverage by visiting WiMAX.Bell.ca or call 1 866 875-9591!
