07/05/08



Wireless CDPD Internet Service
Review

Service Provided By:

WISP INC.
5455 Broadview Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134

1-877-WISP-INC
(216) 739 - 1383
Fax (216) 741 - 7558

info@wispinc.com


"WISP has several service plans available, and affordable enough to fit almost any budget..."



"The WISP customer support and service is top notch, quick and responsive"



"It's just too cool to be driving down the highway and getting an email at the same time..."



"I would urge anyone who is looking for wireless Internet access to give WISP a shot. Their service plans are cheaper than going directly to Bell Atlantic or ATT for CDPD services"



WIRELESS CDPD SERVICE PROVIDED BY WISP, INC. www.BeWireless.com

The joys of Wireless. Wireless Internet is here now, and for many, it's an affordable solution for those who need to be connected to the net 24 hours a day.

We first discovered Wireless CDPD Internet service in our search for better connectivity. We dug up some old CDPD modems on an auction site, and signed up with a WISP Service Plan (Wireless ISP) on their website at www.BeWireless.com

The Wireless modems range in prices from $279 to $549, and come in both PCMCIA, External Serial as well as Minstrel modems for 3com Palm and other handhelds. Installing the modem is just as simple as installing an everyday 56K modem; install the driver and you are done.

The service plans start at $9.95 per month (Limited data), and basic regional access with unlimited data for a mere $39.95 per month. This is the service that we use, and nothing beats it! Here in New England, winters clog the highways, and the wireless modem comes in handy for doing email in traffic jams and emergencies...


Overall, CDPD Wireless Internet Service is not for everyone, and some may have trouble putting up with the lack of speed that they may be used to with their 56K modem. There are always those who want to have access to their Email and other Internet Enabled Apps wherever they are, and to that crowd, it's priceless.

Wireless Internet service gives you the freedom to travel and still be connected and available almost anywhere. Many Airports and major metropolitan areas in the US are wired for CDPD, but before signing up with service from any CDPD provider, you should look at come CDPD Maps and contact CDPD providers like ATT and Bell Atlantic to find out what is available in your area of the country. Check out http://www.wirelessdata.org while you are at it, they have some fairly recent CDPD maps, but its always best to call from my experience...

If you are a techno freak like me, and want to have constant access to the Internet, without wires an heavy access fees, then an unlimited CDPD plan from WISP is for you. Check them out, you won't regret it!


Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars - Wireless Internet Access is Awesome!
Pros:
Simple Modem Install, Quick Dialup, and Wireless Internet 24/7, Great Customer Support, Good Documentation and modem Acceleration software
Cons:
Somewhat Slow in some cases, Slower than Ricochet, but much more widespread and more available than other wireless offerings

Wireless Internet Access Plans from WISP INC.
Access Plan Prices Range
from $9.95 to $79.99
Wireless CDPD Modems range from $279-$549

TIPS for using CDPD:

* CDPD is fairly widespread in major metropolitan areas, mainly on the East Coast. You can choose the exact service plan that fits your needs,

* Some users with old SLIP CDPD modems will have slower transfer rates than users with newer CDPD modems like the Merlin pictured on the top of this page. These newer modems are PPP, making the connection more efficient and faster.

* The Wireless Modem Acceleration software provided by WISP is powered by Venturi. This Venturi software acts as a local proxy, intercepting the Wireless data and using advanced image and data compression software, speeds up the connection considerably. Many users, including myself, were amazed at the speed increase - close to 33.6 and higher!

* Another trick to speeding things up is to TURN OFF IMAGES in your browser. If there is an image on a website that you do want to see, a simple Right Click - show image - will show just that one image. This saves precious time when browsing the web via wireless.

* Why Wait? SIGN UP WITH WISP INC WIRELESS INTERNET NOW!

* For more great info on CDPD, see http://www.wirelessdata.org

* For more info on CDPD Services from WISP Inc, see some of the reviews by MSNBC and Future Lawyer

* Currently, WISP is having a great promotion on their Minstrel modems and service. The Minstrel is now $150 (regularly $379) and 3 months of free service. After that, the service is $50 per month for unlimited Nationwide access. This promotion is for the first 2000 customers. You should visit the WISPINC website for more info at http://www.bewireless.com



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