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How it works:

RicochetR provides high-speed, wire-free Internet access over
its unique patented Micro Cellular Data Network. Ricochet
operates from an easy-to-use external modem or internal PC card
modem. Ricochet modems send data via radio signals to radio
receivers mounted on utility poles. The receivers relay the
radio signals to special, powerful antennas wired to the internet.
Ricochet is the fastest wireless broadband network in the world
today, with typical rates over 176 kbps.

Speed: Typical speeds of 176 Kbps, with bursts to 400 kbps.

Access: Unlimited Internet access within the coverage area.

Cost:  $99.95 modem purchase, $44.95 per month Standard Service
charge.

Mike's comments about the financial side of things it correct.
They basically expanded a little too fast, too soon before it
could catch on.  As for the Sprint 3G, I have heard rumors about
the Ricochet idea being parallel and similar in nature.

--- Crawford

> -----Original Message-----
> From: clue-tech-admin at clue.denver.co.us
> [mailto:clue-tech-admin at clue.denver.co.us]On Behalf Of Mike Staver
> Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2002 1:54 PM
> To: clue-tech at clue.denver.co.us
> Subject: Re: [CLUE-Tech] Ricochet is in Denver
>
>
> If I'm not mistaken, Ricochet is some kind of a wireless internet service
> that had to fold a year ago due to financial problems.  Their commerials
> always showed people sitting around with laptops in city parks, etc
> surfing the 'net.  I'm assuming it's kind of like Sprint's new 3G
> service,
> but I could be wrong.
>
> On Sat, 17 Aug 2002, Matt Gushee wrote:
>
> > On Sat, Aug 17, 2002 at 12:49:04PM -0600, Crawford Rainwater wrote:
> > >
> > > Anyone up for trying it out and telling the rest
> > > on the pros/cons yet? ;-)
> >
> > For those of us who are busy and unfamiliar with Ricochet, a sentence or
> > two explaining what it is might help us decide if we're interested.
> >
> > (Assuming it's "we" and not just "me" ;-)
> >
>
> --
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>                                  mstaver at globaltaxnetwork.com
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