Monday, April 5, 2004

TowerStream Launches Fixed Wireless Broadband in Chicago

TowerStream, a fixed wireless Internet provider, has begun offering high-speed Internet access in the Chicago metropolitan area from a Point-of-Presence (PoP) on top of the 1,100-foot Aon Center (formerly the Standard Oil Building). The facility serves business customers within a 10-mile radius with T1, T3 and 100 Mbps connections and higher.



In addition to Chicago, TowerStream currently serves over 600 businesses in Boston, New York City and Providence/Newport. http://towerstream.com/areas.asp

  • TowerStream is using technology from Aperto Networks, Western Multiplex, and Cisco Systems in its network.