Investing Internet Technology Windows Internet Tech. By David Aponovich A Boston startup is taking a wires-free approach to bridging the last mile for broadband Internet connections. Early adopters are in the neighborhoods of Back Bay, Beacon Hill and the South End, with additional build-out expected as more users sign up. Rather than relying on cable, copper or fiber to deliver the bandwidth, the company deploys a system that uses 2.4 gigahertz radio-frequency waves to make the connection.
Computer users link to the system via a small antenna attached to their computers.
BB2W also provides a special modem to help make the connection work. The speedier service should improve the viewing media-rich applications, such as watching movie clips, but also make everyday applications such as transferring data files much faster. That should help to draw in Web users who feel frustrated with the relative lack of broadband Internet services available to city residents and small-office users. We believe Airora is the broadband service that will make people happy. Copyright 2001 INT Media Group, Incorporated All Rights Reserved.