Status of services for the Groveland & Big Oak Flat Area March 17, 2009

High Speed Internet

PML Computer Users Group by Bob Oakley

This is the Internet 2005

One Billion Users

Summary Description Internet map Partial map of the Internet based on the January 15, 2005 data found on

opte.org. Each line is drawn between two nodes, representing two IP addresses. The length of the lines are indicative of the delay between those two nodes. This graph represents less than 30% of the Class C networks reachable by the data collection program in early 2005. Lines are color-coded according to their corresponding RFC 1918 allocation as follows:

Dark blue: net, ca, us Green: com, org Red: mil, gov, edu Yellow: jp, cn, tw, au, de Magenta: uk, it, pl, fr Gold: br, kr, nl White: unknown Source Originally from the English Wikipedia. Date Original upload: December 1, 2006 Author Matt Britt

This project was created to make a visual representation of a space that is very much one-dimensional, a metaphysical universe.

The data represented and collected here serves a multitude of purposes: Modeling the Internet, analyzing wasted IP space, IP space distribution, detecting the result of natural disasters, weather, war, and esthetics/art.

This project is free and represents a lot of donated time, please enjoy.

The Internet is the fastest growing new medium of all time!

26 North American Internet BackbonesList of the Largest Internet Backbone MapsAGIS ANS ATMnet BBNPlanet Compuserve CRL CWIX DataXchange DIGEX Epoch GetNet GlobalCenter GoodNet GridNet IBM Interconnect InternetMCI iSTAR MCIWorldcom 2000 (current pdf) NapNet Netrail NSF PsiNet Savvis Sprint UUNET(WorldCom)

Internet OptionsDial-upBroadbandISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network)

T-1, T-3 Fast/Expensive

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)

SatelliteWirelessCell phoneWi-Fi (wireless fidelity)

Cable Modem

What is available in Groveland?

Dial-up ISPsDSL from AT&T or ISPs . . . for those

fortunate to be within the magic distance.Wireless ISPs (WISPs)T-1 line, fast but expensive.Wi-Fi, at the Hotels, Library, Coffee shops

(DSL)PML Country Club and Marina (DSL)PML Lake Lodge (Wildblue)

What is the best value?

1. AT&T DSL, or ISP DSL2. Wireless ISP3. Dial-up- cheapest4. Cable Modem5. ISDN, T-1

Why can’t I get AT&T DSL?Simple answer, you are four miles or more

from an AT&T central ofiice.

No simple answer regarding remote terminals.

Dial-upStill popular and the most cost effective.In decline - the analog classic is very slow.

ISDNThe oldest digital connection on the market.

Also in decline. Unique Applications & some special deals.Price/performance issues

Who serves the area?AT&TMother Lode InternetSierra Nevada CommunicationsGold Rush World AccessSonnet Networking LLCThrockWISP, Inc.Golden State CellularWildBlueHughesNet

DSL - Groveland & Big Oak Flat, including nearly 50% of PML - 1st Year promotional rates as low as $10.00/month

Basic $19.95/mo 1.5MbpsExpress $25.00/mo 3MbpsPro $30.00/mo 4.5MbpsElite $35.00/mo 6Mbps

Will they ever activate the RTs

•Dial-up 56 Kbps $9.00 to $25.00

•DSL 1.5Mbps – 6Mbps $29.95 - $79.95

•ISDN 2 Channel 200 Kbps $90.00

•Wireless Unlimited use high speed 384K to 1.5Mbps up/down approximately $50 to $200 (PML 7/09)

IInternet without cable $49.95/MonthInternet with cable TV $39.95/MonthWireless Internet $39.95

Ferretti Road & PML Airport areasT3 Backhaul from Sonora

Standard Dial-up 56 Kbps $15.69 - $24.92

Basic+ DSL 1500 Kbps $29.95

Enhanced DSL 6000 Kbps $65.95

ISDN Dual Channel 128 Kbps $150.00

Amador, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties

Basic Dial-up 56 Kbps $16.95/mo - $29.95. .Wireless 2Mbps $29.95, $39.95 plus a usage metered rate - - -Equipment & Installation $199.00 . .Tuolumne a & Calaveras Counties

No longer offers DSL or ISDN

Providing WISP service for un-served or underserved areas in Tuolumne and Mariposa counties (Currently: LDP, BOF, Sonora-Lambert Lake area and Coulterville)

384 Kbps $49.95( $39.95 LDP)768Kbps $69.951.5Mbps $139.95

Cellular ConnectionCell Phones with Internet browsingAir Cards for LaptopsGolden State $39 - $59 Verizon Mobile Broadband $39 - $59

.

Trio - Cell phone similar to Blackberry - unlimited internet Access $299.00 plus $49.99/mo 40 – 80 Kbps

Air-Card for Laptop w/PCMIA slot $199.00 plus $49.99/mp 40 -80 Kbps

Roaming is still limited to the four foothill counties at this time for now.

SatelliteFast Down-loadSlow up-loadHigh Latency TimesCost per month $50 to $100Performance Degrades during peak times.

Value Pak 500 Kbps $49.95

Select Pak 1000 Kbps $69.95

Pro Pak 1500 Kbps $79.95

Installation FREE ($180)

Equipment Modem/Antenna $199 ( $299)

Home Plan 700 Kbps $59.00

Pro Plan 1000 Kbps $69.00

Pro Plus Plan 1500 Kbps $79.00 with static IP $89.00

Installation FREE?Equipment Modem/Antenna $299 ( $499)

Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity)

Term used to describe wireless networking using the 802.11 standard

Becoming more & more popular as a solution.Many downtown cities in the Bay Area have free

service.Many choices even in Sonora.San Francisco has developed a city-wide network.Boingo advertises 100,000 Hot Spots worldwide

$59/moT-Mobile offers hotel hot spots $5.99/day $39/mo

Wi-Fi in the Groveland areaLocationsGroveland Library (DSL)Hotels (DSL)Coffee Shops (DSL)PML Country Club (DSL)PML Marina (DSL)PML Lake Lodge (WildBlue)The PMLA internal network (T-1 lines)

Cable ModemNot Available in Tuolumne County – Yet! Comcast - Rumor: they will rebuild their

system in two yearsSun Country 11 beta customers,

Plan to make announcements this summer.

InterferenceYes Charlotte, the wireless telephone and

the computer are fighting again! That’s why your mouse has stopped working!

802.11b/g Channel Frequencies for US/Canada11 Channels [3 Channels with no overlap 1,6 &

11]

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Reliability

See interference

What is next?Amador – Tuolumne County Action Agency

(A-TCAA) $250,000 grant from California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) to study the problem.

California Advanced Services Fund $100,000,000. To provide broadband services to unserved and underserved areas.

CommunityNet – TuolumneNet – NetworkSierra ad hoc Committee to meet and determine action to establish Tuolumne County BroadBand Commission

The end

PML CUG

Bob Oakley 3/17/2009