Andy Asberry wrote in
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I'm out in the country. Only internet hookup is dialup or DirectWay
(been there, done that; not recommended). Connection speed is 26.4. T1
is available for $600 month.

Does anyone have experience with wireless ISP, either as a customer,
provider, technician or designer? I'm interested in the 2 to 5 mile
variety; not hot spot. I'm on the prairie. A 100 foot tower would
cover a 10 mile radius.

Groups to query? Links? Equipment suppliers?

A friend of mine lives in N. MN and has service through
http://www.wiktel.com.

Wiktel is virtually _all_ wireless and covers a pretty big area through
piggy-backing on cell and utility towers.

His biggest problem was resolved when the installer [WiFi antenna on a
mast] discovered that there was a 50+ volt "charge" on his metal roof!

Once THAT was grounded, he's had excellent service in all weather
conditions.