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Getting BB to the Back of Beyond

nazoil · 2008-01-17 15:41:31

For someone in the back of beyond who can't get broadband. I note wireless transmitters are in fairly remote locations, like hill tops, etc. How is the broadband got to the transmitters and who would supply that. I'm thinking, seeing as no-one will supply me, why couldn't I cut out the middle man (like Irish Broadband,…

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17-01-2008 4:41pm

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nazoil

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For someone in the back of beyond who can't get broadband.

I note wireless transmitters are in fairly remote locations, like hill tops, etc. How is the broadband got to the transmitters and who would supply that.

I'm thinking, seeing as no-one will supply me, why couldn't I cut out the middle man (like Irish Broadband, Digiweb, etc)

Basically what I'm looking for is an idiots guide.

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#2 17-01-2008 4:44pm
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Satellite or 3G - Satellite very expensive. 3G not great in remote areas.. speeds aroung 46-56Kif even....

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#3 17-01-2008 5:41pm
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Types of Broadband in Ireland - FAQ - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=54228617&postcount=2

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#4 17-01-2008 6:19pm
Cabaal

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Also take a look at Mobile Broadband FAQ...just written
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=54893408&postcount=8

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#5 17-01-2008 7:36pm
nazoil

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Perhaps my query was not clear enough

None of the providers elaborated on in both threads are suitable.

I'm aware of a remote hill near a town. It has a mast on it and this mast transmits wireless broadband to the town. Where would the broadband be coming from for this transmitter? I thought in my situation, if no one has the infrastructure to supply me with broadband, I could go one step back in the food chain and see what I could do for myself?

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#6 17-01-2008 8:49pm
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The Broadband for the hill would probably be coming from a wireless link to a city/town that has backhaul broadband in place.

If your interested in doing it yourself, have a look at www.irishwan.ie

Paul.

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