Rural Wireless Highspeed Internet

Elementary Computers, in partnership with CICI Internet Cooperative Inc. is in the process of developing a wireless network to serve the residents of Miami and the surrounding area with highspeed internet service. Currently subscribers in Miami enjoy 24/7 access to a T1 network.

A high power access point is being installed west of Miami, which will allow customers within a radius of 7 to 10 miles to access highspeed service. We have plans to extend the reach of the network to customers in the Roseisle/Graysville area, as well as to points east of Miami.

This service is being offered to customers of CICI. Persons not currently members of CICI will have to sign up with CICI ( 204-435-2363) to gain access to this network, and will have to pay the relevant charges to become a member.

Package Cost

The basic equipment needed for the customer wireless installation is:

Ethernet adapter ( normally already equipped with computer)

Router ( needed for protection from computers outside the network)

Client radio ( depending on distance from access point, one of 2 models in use. Customers outside Miami's limits will require the higher power radio in most cases)

Antenna ( again, one of 2 models in use currently, depending on distance from access point)

Cabling

The cost of the package will range from $175 at the low end of requirements to roughly $350 at the higher end ( prices of equipment may vary at times due to fluctuations). All equipment will become the property of the customer and they will be responsible for replacements due to failure.

Monthly access fees are $45/month, payable to Elementary Computers.