All,
This story is not entirely accurate and does not seem to point to the intended market for this product. Please do not take this the wrong way, but I feel this article does not do a wireless T1 justice, no matter who makes it.
A wireless T1 is best suited for a semi wide area connection where cabling or your local telco are a problem. In some places, you simply can not run a cable. Other problems are high prices from your local carrier. In these cases, a wireless T1 is a beautiful solution. It is really that simple.
Is there a huge market for this? ABSOLUTELY IMO! Would it replace a modem? Probably not. The modem we are all familiar with will be replaced by xDSL (Local Phone Company) or Cable Modem (Cable Company).
Both these technologies are subject to speed limitations beyond and with your service provider, though they will advertise the maximum possible speed.
Although both technologies are capable of going faster than a wireless T1, the price you pay for it will determine how much throughput your service provider will allow you to have. In the case of the wireless T1 and the higher price, the slower wireless T1 is likely to be faster throughput. You get what you pay for! Cable modems can be fast if you are the only person in your area subscribing. ADSL will be the same way initially. The wireless T1 and it's price will have the customer on the provider if throughput is not what they promised. The home user will probably not know the difference.
Now, those at home that need a T1 will definitely go wireless for a time, until fiber is run to your neighborhood. Here again, there are places where fiber will not be a cost effective solution.
In short, wireless T1 is best suited for business, and home business. Is has it's place in the market and will be in the market for a long time. A modem is not even in the same league!
For all longs on this stock, I am green with envy lately! Congrats!
Sean |
