The only problems with these alternatives are that the installation is expensive, and neither are offered in most rural communities. Those in the rural areas are forced to become victims to the dreaded dial-up syndrome, which is the most common yet slowest form of internet access. The community needed some type of answer for being plagued with no high speed access. The long distance service that is offered is not bad as far as cost is concerned. Local service is included with the package, but does not have any free added features.
Additional services are available at an extra cost.
The difference between fixed wireless and other high speed internet connections is a few nice additions on the high speed arena - the most obvious being that it is a wireless connection to the internet. The device in question is approximately the size of a clipboard, and about as thick as a pizza box. The device is made of stainless steel with a plastic facial, so you don't have to worry about rust. I had a chance to take a peek at this thing, and was pleased to see that the device was extremely durable, almost like knocking on a solid piece of metal with no resonating echo. I am confident that the device can withstand a pummeling by our local favored hail storms that pass through every so often.