November 1, 2004
WIRELESS BROADBAND NOW AVAILABLE IN HAWAII KAI
Broadcasting from atop the Mt Terrace Condominium, the newest Skywave Smart Building
Honolulu, Hawaii--High-speed internet access via "land line connections" such as the service
provided by Road Runner, is quickly becoming old technology as the world of "Wi-Fi" takes
command of the airwaves in Hawaii. Skywave Broadband recently extended its wirless broadband
signal into Hawaii Kai, making it the first and only wireless Internet Service Provided (ISP) currently
offering services to this section of the island.
Skywave's powerful broadband signal is beaming from the rooftop of the Mt Terrace Condominium
at 250 Kawaihae Street. "If you can see the Mt. Terrace condominium from your house or business
location, we can provide you with wireless Internet connection. It's a great alternative to anyone
who wants internet access without the hassle of wiring their home or business," says Joshua Beil,
vice president and cofounder of Skywave Broadband.
Hourly, daily, and weekly rates are available. "This is ideal for visitors or short-term residents who
simply wanting a temporary connection," Beil comments. Customers can purchase an antenna or
card from Skywave directly or get advice from Skywave experts on what technology they may need
to purchase to receive the Skywave transmit. "Users typically need a small, directional antenna
or a high-powered wireless card to connect to the Skywave network," Skywave's chief technologist
and cofounder, Matthew Ganote explains. "Both download and upload speeds are up to 1.5mbps,
which is the same download as DSL and better upload speeds than both DSL and most features
offered by Roadrunner."
Users that can detect the Skywave wireless network can provide credit card information and logon
immediately. Monthly recurring customer signals can be configured to have an "always on" connection
and will not have to logon each time to use the Internet.
The Mt Terrace Condo is also a newly designated Skywave Smart Building, making every unit in the
building broadband-ready through existing power outlets. Skywave's Smart Building solution uses
powerline communication technology from Telkonet. Skywave is the master distributor and only
licensed Telkonet integrator in Hawaii.
For more information, contact:
Joshua Beil
Business Development
808.286.3774
josh@skywavebroadband.net
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