Wireless ops bank on Internet access. (wireless industry's latest venture)

From: Multichannel News | Date: July 21, 1997| Author: Estrella, Joe | Copyright information

The battered wireless industry is turning to high-speed Internet access as its latest savior.

MMDS operators at the industry s trade show in Anaheim, Calif., last month touted wireless' capacity to deliver Internet access at 27 megabits per second, which easily outpaces the T-1 speed of 1.5 mbps offered by the regional Bell operating companies.

Also in the industry's cross-hairs are the less expensive services that the RBOCs are offering via their integrated service...

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