WiMAX????
Tell me more. Wildblue contract is up this summer. Thought about Alltel’s wireless card for home.
I'm still doing a lot of research myself, but here are a few good starting places:
How WiMAX Works: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/wimax.htm
WiMAX FAQ: http://www.wimax.com/education/faq
From what I've read so far I am very impressed. A local company put up an antenna/transmitter *after* I re-signed with Wildblue, and FreedomNet has plans to expand further because of the growth. WiMAX is intriguing because it's a LOT lot cheaper to expand and upgrade than a satellite or cable system.
The tough part is actually finding a carrier with a tower close enough for LoS (Line of Sight). I found mine through a rather twisty Google search using terms like the nearest town, WiMAX, broadband, etc. Your state website may also have links to resources so don't count them out.
WiMAX is growing so if you don't have access this month, it could be a whole different story the next one.
Good luck hunting!