bigjimbishop Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Anybody in Normandy using Wimax broadband yet?If so what is the fastest connection speeds available for rural access?Does your Commune provide a Wifi LAN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Jim, your post intrigues me but I have no idea what you are on about. BUT if it gets me broadband in Normandy I'll have some of that, so can you explain please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hegs Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 WiMax is a long distance wireless network protocol - it goes to 20kms from the arial with speeds starting at ADSL speeds but capable of going much higher. If you have used WiFi to connect your laptop in a Starbucks or hotel, this is like its big brother. It is much much better than satellite but slightly more restrictive than ADSL (no TV for example). On configuration being studied is to have a WiMax receiver in small communes and then redistribute the signal over a smaller area - say 200 metres - using WiFi. Altitude Telecom has a France-wide licence and has covered several departments up north almost completely in collabaration with the Conseil Generals of those areas - you should check http://www.altitudetelecom.com/wimax.asp for more details. There will be a further two WiMax licences allocated on the regional level which will be up for grabs later on this year so hopefully more areas will be covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Wicked. I use Apple Airport at home - so presumably I will be able to connect (for a fee) from my laptop? Mind you, our hameau is only 2 houses and I'm not there all the time, so I doubt if a receiver/transmitter would be considered viable.My other worry is that the last hotel I tried that in was £5 an hour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hegs Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 If your hameau is only 2 houses I guess it would be as cost-effective to link each house directly onto the WiMax signal. For that you need a WiMax arial installation, about EUR 200. Assuming you are in range, all is OK. The subscriptions are monthly just like ADSL - I think they are little bit pricier, about EUR 30 or so - it depends on department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 That all sounds eminently doable - any idea who I contact (our place is in Basse Normandie)?- just looked it up, it seems to be on some sort of wireless standard - Airport is 802.11/11b, but the site I saw stated 802.16 - are these compatible? - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hegs Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Altitude Telecom are the people to contact. >just looked it up, it seems to be on some sort of wireless standard - Airport is 802.11/11b, but the site I saw stated >802.16 - are these compatible? -Standard Wifi is 802.11 something (a,b, or g) usually. WiMax is 802.16. They are indeed incompatible, but they use the same ideas. That's why you would need a WiMax arial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Right (he says with a slightly less bemused look) so the aerial would replace the cable modem I have in my UK setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Dick - in Manche, you need to contact Nomotech (www.nomotech.com) which provides the service around here. Nomotech operates in Notre-Dame-du-Touchet (which I believe to be very near you), but not, as far as we are told, in the neighbouring communes, although I have to confess I don't see why if the signal is indeed good for a 20km radius. I believe the equipment you need will cost around 200-300€, with a 29€ or 39€ monthly fee.I am about 4km from the commune mentioned above - so if anybody can tell me what Nomotech can't tell me, and that is why Dick or I cannot be connected to the service, my own curiosity will be truly satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Thanks, Will. I've emailed Nomotech, when I get a reply I'll post it here.To answer BigJim's original question it seems like there are 2 services, 4meg and 1meg, at differing prices (the 1mb is €29 monthly). The Nomotech URL Will gave gives details for Manche and Calvados. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimbishop Posted August 28, 2005 Author Share Posted August 28, 2005 Sadly I live in the second least populated department and in the Morvan to boot.We have only just got unlimited dialup from wanadoo so my only hope of BB this decade is Wimax.However EDF are looking at transmitting down the powerlines and there is a new low power sub-audio UWB technology on VHF frequencies being tested.You lucky bleeders is all I can say.interesting links for wifi/wlan/wimaxhttp://www.fiercewifi.com/and for unrelated technology but great for self-sufficiency freakswww.freeenergynews.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumanzoku Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 We've got WIMAX in our Commune in Vendee now. I looked into it but find it a little pricey and you have to sign a two year contract. 1 Mbit costs follow:100 Euro deposit39 Euro/month200 Euro installation chargeIs anyone already using this ? I wonder how stable the signal is for you. Can you install the antenna yourself ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitway Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I looked into the wimax system and I don't think installing the antenna youself is an option, as for the price it's not that prohibative but still more than the wanadoo option that is available to us. But essentially it was the 2 year contract that put me off, I think it is a bit excessivedepending on the distance you are away from the transmitter it ought to be very stable, as long as they have the bandwidth to copeI may look into it later when it is a bit more established especially given the propblems there are sending email using wanadoo!Tim_______________________________www.vendee-gites.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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