Fixed Wireless vs DSL

The Best Internet Option for Rural Areas: Fixed Wireless vs DSL

What is fixed wireless connection vs DSL?

Fixed wireless connection and DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) are two different technologies used to provide internet access to users.

Fixed wireless connection refers to a method of delivering internet access using radio waves. It involves the installation of a receiver and transmitter on a fixed location, typically on a building or a cell tower. The internet signal is transmitted wirelessly from a nearby base station to the receiver, allowing users to access the internet without the need for physical cables, thus being able to reach remote, rural locations. 

What is DSL internet? DSL internet is a wired technology that uses existing telephone lines to provide internet access. It operates by dividing the available bandwidth on a telephone line into two separate channels, one for voice and the other for data. This allows users to make phone calls and use the internet simultaneously. The speed and performance can vary depending on the distance between the user’s location and the telephone exchange.

One of the key differences between fixed wireless connections and DSL internet is the mode of transmission. Fixed wireless uses radio waves to transmit data wirelessly, while DSL relies on physical copper or fiber-optic cables to transmit signals. The wireless nature of fixed wireless connections allows for greater flexibility in terms of installation and can reach areas where laying physical cables may be challenging or costly. Trailrunner consistently offers a better internet experience compared to DSL where service can be interrupted due to weather or you may be limited in terms of bandwidth with data caps.

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Towers send the signal to installed home receivers providing a wireless internet connection
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Closing the
Digital Divide

Providing dependable and reliable broadband internet access to rural households

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Joe Daku
Joe Daku
Love the wireless connection in our remote area on Moosehead Lake in Maine.
Liddy Midnight
Liddy Midnight
Speed and reliability greatly improved when we switched to Trailrunner. Streaming on our old provider would have been problematic. Few if any interruptions and hiccups now. Very happy I made the move to true wireless.
Angelica Graham
Angelica Graham
I was delighted to find an internet provider that had a live person available to speak with, no frustrating menus, no waiting on hold for an hour. Everyone I spoke with was friendly and helpful. The installer was efficient and on time and went over his plan with me for my approval before doing anything. The service has been reliable and I have had zero issues. I will definitely be recommending Trailrunner.
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We have been using this service for a few weeks, and it’s MUCH better than the other fixed wireless service in the area! I’m SEVEN miles from the tower and I receive great speeds and a reliable connection (competitor Redzone’s tower is in line-of-sight less than a MILE away and couldn’t deliver advertised speeds or reliability). The installation tech was great, and the customer service is top notch. When you call, a person answers right away, not a computer. Prices are very fair, and I have no problem connecting many devices and streaming. Thank you very much for getting broadband service to those of us who have been overlooked by the big ISP’s for too long. Finally, we don’t have to use a data-capped hotspot as a back-up for reliable connectivity. I’m grateful, and very pleased to give my money to a local company.
Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson
Trailrunner offers affordable, unlimited, High-speed internet. And in areas that other carriers can't or won't. The speeds are consistently as advertised. Happy customer here!
Steve Cohen
Steve Cohen
Very impressed so far. I was able to replace an ATT hotspot (higher cost and 100G data limit at high speeds) with Trail Runner unlimited service without any throttling down. Customer service was excellent during the account set up phase.
Kristen Atwood
Kristen Atwood
So far great service, especially in an area that no one else would service.
Ray Wilbur
Ray Wilbur
Great service. They were quick to answer any questions I had and installed equipment almost immediately. Have gone from a slow 7 mbs to 25mbs . What a difference. I live in rural area and had limited options. Would recovery trailrunner to anyone who needs a faster internet.
Ken Dahl
Ken Dahl
I've thoroughly enjoyed Trailrunner broadband for three years. It's fast enough (I get 26 or 27 megs, which is over the 25 megs they promise), and that's plenty good enough for Netflix and Amazon Prime streaming on my smartTV. I access any other website with ease. And with unlimited data, I never have to hesitate about downloading or uploading large files.
John Bouchard
John Bouchard
This has worked for me! I has able to dump Highesnet and Direct TV. Through heavy rain and snow storms....it has held up to everything. We are able to stream all the TV we want and use laptops and cell phones with NO buffering!!! Highly recommend!!!
Lisa Bergeron
Lisa Bergeron
High speed internet in Errol NH awesome !!!!
Therese McKinley
Therese McKinley
The installation was easy and Dustin was very professional! Service has been excellent!
Lisa Schaefer
Lisa Schaefer
Getting TrailRunner was one of the best decisions ever. I was paying over 160.00 dollars a month for very spotty unreliable internet. TrailRunner was a breeze to set up and offers reliable and fast streaming. I’m so thrilled with my service. TrailRunner is the best.
Dave Caron
Dave Caron
We had dial up, two satellite companies and by far Trailrunner tops the Internet service. We are enjoying Streaming. Thanks.