Frequently Asked Questions

Is BlueBB wireless like wireless home networks (WiFi)?
Can I use BlueBB wireless without a laptop computer?
Do I need to find a wireless hotspot to use BlueBB wireless?
How does it compare with fixed broadband (ADSL or cable)?
Is there an issue with security?


Is BlueBB wireless like wireless home networks (WiFi)?
No. BlueBB wireless provides access to the internet across Richmond, Virginia. Wireless home networks (WiFi) allow multiple computers throughout your home to share a broadband connection.

Can I use BlueBB wireless without a laptop computer?
Yes. The portable broadband products are designed for use with a desktop machine or a laptop. So you’ll be able to enjoy broadband speeds at home or in the office, without hooking up to a phone line or cable connection. Plus, if you install the software on several different computers you can take the modem between various desktop machines and get online anywhere in the BlueBB wireless coverage area. The mobile broadband products are designed only for laptop users who want broadband access on the move.

Do I need to find a wireless hotspot to use BlueBB wireless?
No. Wireless hotspots are designed to provide localized WiFi broadband coverage, but there aren’t many and it’s often difficult to know where they are. With BlueBB wireless you can get broadband access across the entire coverage area, incorporating large parts of the metropolitan area. So you don't need to search for a hotspot to get online. You just need to be within the coverage area.

How does it compare with fixed broadband (ADSL or cable)?
BlueBB wireless is available in many areas where it is not possible to get an ADSL or cable broadband connection. It is also mobile, so you can use one broadband connection in multiple locations within the coverage zone. If you live in the coverage zone, BlueBB wireless is a more flexible solution in most cases.

Is there an issue with security?
BlueBB wireless offers a high level of data security. All information is encrypted over the air and meets stringent security criteria. This makes BlueBB wireless at least as secure as fixed connections like cable and ADSL. This is very different to many other types of wireless networks, such as home (WiFi) networks which are often implemented with little or no security management.

 

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