High fixed fees are still cheaper than the alternatives: It seems expensive to us landlubbers, but Wheat Wireless's rates are an inexpensive alternative to satellite, which can't deliver the performance, either.
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High fixed fees are still cheaper than the alternatives: It seems expensive to us landlubbers, but Wheat Wireless's rates are an inexpensive alternative to satellite, which can't deliver the performance, either.
Telesea's system is intriguing and will likely have an audience among coastal users. Unfortunately that same $7500 price tag will install a tracking satellite dish with comparable although slower access that is worldwide and available on the open oceans. That becomes a communications tool worth the investment in time of need. Global Marine Distress Satelite System standards (GMDSS)also use the signal and worldwide shipping regulations are gearing up to REQUIRE it aboard certain commercial ships. Who'd spend all that money for a coastal system that's marginally less expensive to operate (relatively speaking) when they'll just have to capitalize a more global solution so soon? Nice try Telesea, cheaper Wi-Fi hotspot solutions and dockside access will likely limit your growth potential. Too bad because a broadband signal that goes on and on like that would have been better for Marine Markets in the long run than all these lilypads of fast but weak access from 802.11a/b/g. Fact is though when a boat is underway, few aboard have the time or necessity to surf. Most users both recreational and commercial just want a fast internet alternative that works back at the rickety dock.
Feel free to respond.
Alan