Most do not know that this service exists. They have no idea what they can do. The technology is somewhat similar to that which delivers a signal to a mobile phone. Typically, an antenna on the roof of the office building or home receives a signal from a base at a radio tower. The tower, in turn, relays the signals to the Internet backbone.
Transmission rates depend on the distance between the receiver and the base station.
Wireless broadband providers offer competitive rates, reliable service and rapid, relatively easy installation, compared to their cable and DSL competitors. However, the technology usually requires that the user have an unobstructed line of sight to the originating tower. What you're seeing is a new evolution of technology in data access. Zoufonoun says that Western Multiplex's products currently address the needs of businesses that need 10 Mbps or more. This service targets small to midsized businesses and residential users.