Your library will need an antenna to receive and send messages with your Internet provider's antenna. This requires fairly large up front cost. But, afterward, you only pay for Internet accounts. You do not pay for phone lines. For more information, ask your system's Technology Consultant.
Internet connection is fast and reliable Large up front cost paid by e-rate.
Contact Internet provider to see if wireless connection is possible, December 2000. If yes, apply for e-rate discounts on antenna, pole to attach antenna to, networking computer, and network cards and network software and discounts for current phone lines and Internet accounts. May 2001 Install antenna and networking computer for wireless Internet connection. June 2001 Log problems with system. Used by Permission.