1. Welch Packaging & Gorman Uniform Service: Evaluating Broadband Internet Access Alternatives
Chapter 6
Case 2

2. Wireless Technologies for Broadband Access
Companies in urban areas and remote areas of the country are turning to wireless technologies for broadband Internet access.
Reason:
Many alternatives being offered by telecommunications companies are too costly or not available.

3. Welch’ Evaluate Options
Twisted Pair: Too slow
DSL: Too expensive
ISP: Links users to an Internet backbone network.

4. Welch Packaging
Choose Wi-Fi wireless service which uses cellular antenna towers and a wireless LAN to connect business locations.
Service links business users and consumers to an Internet backbone network.
Concerns:
Risk of interference from other devices using the same frequency.
Distance from the nearest tower.

5. Gorman Uniform Service
Chose a “wireless cable TV” technology called MMDS from Sprint Corp. for broadband Internet access.
Reason:
Faster and cheaper than alternatives like T1 lines or DSL connections.
Drawback/Concern:
Internet proxy server has gone down a few times.