Download
Speed:
Downloading is when you are receiving information from the internet to
your computer. Downloading is often much more heavily used compared to
uploading. The normal maximum speed for a dialup connection is about 56
kbps (.056 Mbps). Relatively, the Intro package is, at minimum, about 7
times faster than dialup. The Lite package is, on average about 30
times faster than dialup. The Basic package is about 60 times faster
than dialup, and the Advanced package is about 100 times faster than
dialup. All packages are available for all subscribers within
appropriate range and line of sight. A low frequency radio of 900 MHz
is often used for difficult or longer shots through trees and other
obstacles. Speeds are expected to be about 37% slower when using a 900
MHz transmitter.
Upload
Speed
Uploading is when you are sending information to the internet from your
computer. The most common use of uploading is with the sending of
E-mails. Minimum recommended speed of upload with VOIP is 512 kbps.
Data Transfer Limit
The amount of data that can be sent or received using the internet
connection. The current average usage on our network is around 3 GB.
Higher usage is usually found with the use of file sharing programs,
with the downloading of music and movies. As a relative example: the
average size of a song is around 5 MB, so the Lite package (10 GB
limit) would allow one to download a maximum of about 2,000 songs per
month (there are about 1000 MB in a GB). If usage reaches the maximum
for the package, to restart the service they may either 1) upgrade to a
higher package, or 2) purchase 10 GB for the current month for $25 (one
time), or 3) purchase additional traffic to add to the package on a
monthly basis (add 10 GB to your package for an additional $17.99 per
month), or 4) wait for the next month's cycle to commence
