On a recent trip to Juneau, Michelle suggested that I “go see Butch.”
Butch runs a small communications company. He has a reputation for figuring out how to set up strong, reliable Internet and cell service in remote areas of Alaska. Neighbors recommended we consult him about our spotty cellular-based Internet.
I met Butch, and described our situation, about which I’ve complained before: cruise ships visiting the upper Lynn Canal overload our cellular systems, leading to dropped calls, slow or no credit card processing for local businesses, and, closest to home, service blackouts here on the homestead.
In short, Butch told me we’re out of luck.
However, our discussion proved educational. I’ll share what I learned. It shows some of the obstacles to regularly scheduled blog posting, as well as other on line business we try to conduct here from the homestead. Butch helped clear up several coverage mysteries we’ve contemplated since switching from satellite Internet to cellular.
We just got a new Aircard 815S from AT&T. It might connect better, and it’s definitely less fragile than our old Velocity (Photo: Mark A. Zeiger).
