News Archive

2001

October 14th, 2001, Altoona, PA
WinBeam, Inc. is introducing a new high-speed wireless Internet service and a host of other enhanced data services to the Blair County business community, beginning in November.

With connection speeds up to thirty times faster than traditional dial-up modems, continual access, instant connections, and the elimination of phone lines, WinBeam, Inc. offers services superior to traditional Internet providers.

Through the use of a group of Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service (MMDS) licenses from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), WinBeam will provide fixed wireless broadband service that is free from outside interference. Unlike traditional unlicensed Internet Services, these licenses are protected by the FCC and thus allow WinBeam to provide consistent high-quality service.

Enhanced data services to be provided include web hosting, E-Mail hosting, and Microsoft Access database consulting. In addition, services such as application hosting (Microsoft), voice over IP/IP telephony, and security and backup services will also be available in the future.

WinBeam will initially offer three levels of service: Broadband Intro, designed for small offices and home-based businesses priced at $99 a month; Broadband Workgroup, a more powerful service geared toward small office networks and workgroups is priced at $199 a month; and Broadband Office, a service level specifically for businesses with heavy upstream requirements and busy networks, priced at $249 a month. All service packages include a graduated number of E-Mail accounts and free web space. WinBeam services will be billed on a month-to-month basis and will require no long-term contracts. Equipment and installation charges will vary and will be in addition to the monthly service fees.

WinBeam, Inc. is a start-up company that is developing broadband wireless in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and Ohio. WinBeam holds broadband wireless spectrum rights passing over 1.7 million homes in 15 small to medium markets throughout Pennsylvania and surrounding states.