Winbeam High-Speed Internet Service.
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How fast is Winbeam?
REALLY FAST! Plan on getting your E-Mail , file transfers and Web pages at speeds up to 30 times faster than with standard dial-up modem services. But, fast uploads and downloads are just the beginning. Winbeam offers a wide variety of business services and solutions using broadband technology. Tell us about your business needs when you call.

Is Winbeam only for commercial use?
No - Winbeam is designed for Residential & Commercial use. We offer

Is this service available from other Internet Service Providers or the telephone company?
No. Winbeam's Broadband service uses frequencies licensed exclusively to Winbeam by the Federal Communications Commission. These exclusive agreements enable us to provide our customers with interference-free reception, Point to Point T1 connectivity with QOS (Quality of Service). Winbeam is a full service ISP, with E-Mail, Web site hosting, and other services.

How does Winbeam work?
Winbeam uses a microwave transmission technology known as MMDS (Multichannel Multipoint Distribution System). We equip your computer with a digital transceiver, and a high-speed modem connected to an Ethernet Network Interface Card when we install your service. This equipment enables our transmitter located atop Brush Mountain to communicate with your computer. Our expert technicians can provide all necessary equipment at the time of your installation.

I don't need a phone line?
Your connection to Winbeam is "always on" - no waiting, never a busy signal. And because Winbeam is based on Broadband technology, no telephone lines are ever needed. Your requests for Web pages and other data are instantly transmitted through the airwaves to our antenna on Brush Mountain. From there, the signal is routed through Winbeam's servers to the Internet's backbone. The Web page or file you requested is then beamed to your computer at lightning fast speeds.

How much does Winbeam cost?
Winbeam Broadband Intro gives you unlimited High-Speed Internet. Unlike other wireless ISP's - Winbeam utilizes MMDS (multipoint multichannel distribution system,) licensed to provide a quaranteed QOS (quality of service.) You always receive the bandwidth level you pay for. Weather is not an issue with MMDS because of our radios high power output. You also pay for bandwidth - not users, split the bandwidth package you choose for as many users as you need.

How do I get Winbeam service?
Call us locally at 866-780-BEAM (2326). Businesses located within sight of Brush Mountain, are able to get Winbeam service in most cases. Just to be sure, before we schedule an installation appointment we will conduct an on-sight, free, no obligation signal test to assure that you have a proper line of sight and can access Winbeam service. Our technician will need access to the roof of your business location in order to complete this test.

How long do I wait for Winbeam to be installed?
Because we are a local company, Winbeam installations are scheduled within days, not weeks or months. Installation times will vary based on the type of PC and peripherals you have. Typical installations range from ninety minutes to three hours, and no installation is complete until you are satisfied with the service and have given your approval.

Will heavy rain or snow disrupt the Winbeam signal?
No, Winbeam operates in the 2.5 GHz band (it's very close to the new cellular mobile PCS band). This frequency is not adversely affected by heavy rain or snow.

 

Winbeam Corporate Office
302 West Otterman Street,
Greensburg Pa. 15601
Phone: 866-780-BEAM (2326)
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