Wireless Internet Service Providers

Wireless internet service providers offer you the service of the broadband wireless internet. Classification of providers by the technology they use and what they are offering to you as a client.

Wireless internet service providers (WISPs) are the providers of broadband wireless internet.

Below are the most common types of wireless internet providers:

1) WiFi providers
2) Satellite internet providers
3) WiMAX providers
4) Mobile internet access or cellular internet providers

Every type of wireless internet providers has its advantages and disadvantages. Before choosing, learn about each of them and what they offer to you.

My opinion is that Mobile internet access or cellular internet providers are now the best choice. They have the largest coverage. In every area where there is coverage for your cellular phone, there is also coverage for internet access. This option is also cheap, because you get packet transfer along with your voice service. The biggest problem is the quality of service and the bandwidth. The new standards offer much wider bandwidth and better QoS so mobile internet access is becoming even more competitive.

WiFi providers are the best option, if you look for bandwidth and reliability. But there is no signal in private places like your home. WiFi is available at public places like airports, hotels, coffee shops, Internet Cafes, restaurants. This kind of access is called WiFi Hot spot.

The problem with WiMAX is that such providers are still very rare. WiMAX and WiFi are similar technologies. Though WiMAX has much wider range than WiFi, it uses the frequency spectrum which requires licensing. This means that WiMAX provider needs to buy a license from the government.

Satellite internet providers are the best option for isolated areas. In every inch of the world you could use Satellite internet access if you have the proper equipment. The most significant issue with satellite internet is the price. Satellite internet access is the most expensive among all.

When we talk about billing system, the most common option is monthly fee and the other option is pay as you go wireless.