On Fri, 17 Mar 2000, Bob Williams wrote:
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> Someone here in GSC is getting PCDirect installed through a local ISP. But
> he's only getting guaranteed 10k download B/W. Where daytime speeds are
> often running less than 50 bits per second average (unless you're with
> Mozcom) - this will seem blazing. I suspect they have more than that for
> those who need it. I don't know about software requirements.
MosCom can provide 128k guaranteed/4Mbps burst for $1900 a month. Of
course that's way out of range for most Internet cafes, but it's a pretty
competitive deal IMHO. That 128k goes straight to Napa Valley (no passing
through the MosCom NOC). However it's also simplex, you'd need a leased
line anyway..
If your local IP provider already has good bandwidth, you might want to
try the WaveLAN cards. They are spread-spectrum LAN cards that look just
like Ethernet, but only do 1-2Mbps. They work on the 800MHz
unlicensed medical band and are line-of-sight.
I saw a WaveLAN box on the roof of the Peak Tower in Makati (where the
MosCom NOC is located). If your establishment is line-of-sight to the ISP,
this might be a viable option.
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