LARIAT.NET Wireless Broadband
A Full Spectrum of Residential and Business Services
"No Nonsense" Rate Schedule

(Also see our Frequently Asked Questions page)
Service
 Typical number of computers/workstations
 Price (Note 1)
 Radio speed (Note 2)
 Guaranteed Capacity (Note 3)
 Static IP (Note 4)
Residential "Basic Broadband"
 Single computer
 $30 Up to 11 Mbps
 200K
 -
Residential - Multiple computers/Home network
 More than 1 computer/home network
 $40 Up to 11 Mbps 256K
 $10/mo
Very Small/Home-Based Business
 Single workstation
 $40 Up to 11 Mbps 256K
 $10/mo
Small Business
 Up to 3 workstations
 $60 Up to 11 Mbps 384K
 $10/mo
Medium business (or small business requiring extra speed or bandwidth)
 4-6 workstations
 $80
 Up to 11 Mbps 512K 1 Included
Larger or Internet-based Business
 6-10 workstations
 $125 Up to 11 Mbps 768K
 1 Included
Full T1
 Dependent upon usage
 $500
 Up to 11 Mbps 3M
 Up to 4
Included
Custom
 Any number of computers, servers, or workstations
 Call for
Quote
 As req'd
 As req'd
 As req'd

(1) Monthly rate is all-inclusive. One bill; no hidden fees; no taxes; no surcharges; no franchise fees; no separate ISP and telephone company line charges; no requirement to sign up for extra services (e.g. Caller ID, special telephone package, or cable package). No minimum contract length or equipment rental fees. You own your equipment. These are our regular rates, not limited-time introductory pricing. Beware of offerings that claim to cost $26.99 or $29.99 but lock you into a long term contract, require you to buy other services (e.g. a "bundle" of telephone services) or really come to as much as $45 when all charges are included. Also be wary of rates that start low but increase after an introductory period.

(2) Typical speed for residential DSL is 640Kbps-1.5 Mbps; "Pro" DSL 1.5 to 7 Mbps; cable modem 3 Mbps to 8 Mbps. Upstream speeds from wired providers are typically much slower than their downstream speeds; our upstream and downstream speeds are equal. Because many important services (such as domain name resolution, mail, and Web acceleration) are provided directly by our backbone servers, your system will likely be far more responsive when attached to our symmetrical wireless network than it would be if it were connected over an asymmetrical wired network. The speed of your radio connection will depend upon the equipment used, the distance to the LARIAT Access Point, and the amount of radio interference that exists. We engineer our networks conservatively for maximum throughput and reliability.

(3) This column lists the guaranteed minimum capacity of your connection. (You may go faster, but this is the minimum.) Note that DSL and cable providers generally do not guarantee any speed at all. Instead, they claim in their advertising to be giving you a data rate equal to the maximum speed of your modem -- such as 1.5 to 7 Mbps for DSL -- when their networks do not actually have even a tenth of the capacity they'd need to sustain such speeds if everyone used their claimed capacity at the same time. Then, in the fine print, they admit that there's no guarantee that you will attain any particular speed... and that under their contract terms you have no right to complain if you don't get what they advertise! We don't play those games. Unlike our competitors, we not only guarantee the capacity of your connection to our backbone but encourage you to check it. If you do not get the rate for which you're paying, we encourage you to call for technical support so that we can ensure that there is not  a problem with your connection or your computer.

(4) If you do not need a static IP address (usually called a "static IP" for short), we advise you not to get one. Using network address translation (NAT) is safer, because it protects your computer from being attacked via the Internet. However, some programs and devices need a static IP to work. For example, certain interactive functions of XBox Live (an online service for the XBox game machine) may not work without a static IP. When we set up your connection, we'll ask you what equipment and software you're running and advise you as to whether you might need a static IP address. Note that we do not offer static IP addresses at our budget residential rate, but do at higher rates.

All wireless service levels include the following features:
  • Unaffected by weather (Unlike other wireless providers, we engineer our links for 24x7x365.25 reliability).
  • Faster browsing than DSL, cable, or other wireless; try a side-by-side comparison to see! Our automatic Web acceleration requires no special software.
  • Strong encryption (not WEP) available upon request at no extra charge. Competitors' systems are frequently subject to snooping; with our encryption, no one can listen in on your wireless connection.
  • Inconspicuous radio units mount outdoors or in window
  • Some wireless ISPs charge you a setup fee large enough to buy the equipment, but then retain ownership of the radio. Others charge as much as $500 for installation. We don't do that. LARIAT.NET is currently waiving the $75 installation fee, so all you pay is the price of your radio, which you own. (Call for quotes on radio gear.)
  • All of the radios we provide to our customers conform completely to industry standards and have been certified to comply with FCC regulations. (Some of our competitors' customers have been given radios are not FCC certified and are actually illegal.) If you relocate to another city, your radio can very likely be used with a provider there.
  • No minimum contract term - we don't lock you in!
  • Reaches areas where DSL and cable modem can't go
  • Instant, local tech support. We carry cell phones! When you call you'll get us, not some stranger in a foreign country. We make house calls. And we actually know how to help.
  • Electronic mailbox with automatic filtering of most malicious attachments. Your e-mail can be retrieved from any cybercafe, wireless hotspot or other Internet connection worldwide; no need to call long distance!
  • Free access to our wireless hotspots included with all broadband subscriptions
  • VPN support allows secure connections from home to office or between offices; we'll help you set it up!
  • LARIAT is the only ISP serving Laramie that is:
    • Locally owned
    • Locally operated
    • Locally involved (we offer free hosting and e-mail to community groups)
    • Not a franchise or chain, and
    • Actively involved in local business development
Call 307-761-2895 or e-mail Brett for more information about these or related services. We're always happy to address your unique requirements.