Provide guidance for a half-mile point-to-point link
Provide guidance for a half-mile point-to-point link
They have a modest DSL connection with limited speeds, while a nearby high-speed fiber link offers much better performance. The church is close enough for line-of-sight, and the property sits on a hill with a large unused antenna that faces directly toward it. To assess costs and options under $300, you’d need to evaluate point-to-point hardware setups that minimize latency and maximize throughput. Getting approval from the church is essential before proceeding.
The only idea that comes to mind is the extended wireless network employed by certain distributors. Or perhaps install a makeshift, outdated cable from the church.
Only the YouTube channel from the forum we use has explored this topic... And it's even more ancient.
Comcast offering coax-based internet would likely cost around $50K for the cabling over that distance, possibly more if fiber is involved. In the US, it’s typical for homeowners to cover network extensions and long-term contracts with the ISP when infrastructure isn’t available locally. ISPs usually avoid serving areas they deem unprofitable.
VDSL provides those connections. Not every location supports VDSL. Additionally, DSL has significant distance constraints. I reside two miles from Detroit Metro Airport, and AT&T's local office is situated on the south side of the airport. When my area met DSL eligibility, speeds reached 6 Mbps. AT&T has discontinued service in that part of the city. In urban zones with DSL, maximum speeds reach 18 Mbps. Numerous rural regions across the United States often receive only 3 Mbps DSL if available at all.