Sprint Introduces Revolutionary Fixed-Wireless Internet Service

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Sprint has announced the availability of its groundbreaking fixed-wireless Internet service, Sprint Broadband Direct, which provides high-speed Internet access at speeds up to 50 times faster than a standard dial-up modem. This innovative service addresses the pressing need for faster and more reliable Internet connectivity, particularly in rural and suburban areas where traditional broadband providers often fail to reach. By utilizing two-way fixed wireless technology, Sprint Broadband Direct beaming the Internet directly into homes and businesses, providing "always-on" connections and featuring EarthLink Sprint Internet services.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sprint Broadband Direct offers speeds up to 50 times faster than a standard dial-up modem, with downstream rates ranging from 512 kbps to 1.5 Mbps and burst rates up to 5 Mbps.
  • The service eliminates the need for a second phone line, making it an attractive option for those seeking combined local broadband access and Internet Service Provider (ISP) service.
  • Sprint Broadband Direct is competitively priced at $44.95 per month for residential service and $149.95 per month for businesses, with installation usually completed in one short visit.
  • The service is particularly suitable for customers in rural and suburban areas, as well as customers in urban areas that may have been excluded by other broadband providers.
  • Sprint Broadband Direct features "always-on" connectivity, allowing customers to instantly start surfing the Internet without having to repeatedly dial into a modem bank.
  • The service is available in several locations, including Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs, Denver, Phoenix, Tucson, Houston, and San Jose and Oakland, California.

Statistics:

  • Sprint Broadband Direct provides speeds up to 50 times faster than a standard dial-up modem.
  • Downstream rates range from 512 kbps to 1.5 Mbps, with burst rates up to 5 Mbps.
  • The service is currently available in Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs, Denver, Phoenix, Tucson, Houston, and San Jose and Oakland, California.
  • Sprint Broadband Direct is competitively priced at $44.95 per month for residential service and $149.95 per month for businesses.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Sprint Broadband Direct Provides New, High-Speed Internet Option Over a Fixed Wireless Network" (December 5, 2000)
  • Sprint's official website, "Sprint Broadband Direct Features"
  • Sprint's official website, "Sprint Broadband Direct Availability"