"airPowered is working out great for us. Thanks so much for bringing the product to our attention and getting it installed!"
- Mark Adams
Calvary Asembly

Comparison Chart

Consumer Use

Business Use

DSL

Drawbacks

T-1

Drawbacks

  • One bill for multiple services
  • Speed does not fluctuate
  • Asynchronous (up/down speeds not the same)
  • Customer service
  • High latency
  • Old technology originally
    used to handle voice
  • Reliable
  • Large file transfers
  • Remote back-ups
  • Guaranteed pipe
  • Synchronous speeds i.e., up & down are same & can happen at same time
  • VPN/Static IP
  • Install costs vary based on distance to LEC facilities
  • High equipment costs for routers on both ends @ $1800 each
  • 90 day install leeway

Cable

Drawbacks

airPowered

Drawbacks

  • One bill for multiple services
  • TV
  • Download speeds advertised as “up to" may be faster at certain times
  • Asynchronous (up/down speeds
    not the same)
  • Customer service
  • Oversubscribed shared network
  • High latency
  • Lack of security - e.g., can see everyone on node
  • Rate limiting used (see FCC ruling)
  • Old technology used to replace the TV
  • Reliable
  • Large file transfers
  • Remote back-ups
  • Guaranteed pipe
  • Synchronous speeds i.e., up & down are same & can happen at same time
  • VPN/Static IP
  • MESH network
  • Low latency
  • Quick install time
  • No taxes
  • Scalable - can increase speed to whatever desired at anytime
  • Monitored network - customer is often notified before they even realize there is a problem
  • Customer service
  • Installation charge
  • Line of sight is required