12-09-2012, 03:26 AM
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Originally posted by dehenky
My lots are at the far eastern end of Fern Forest, but near the back of the development, if that helps. The nearest intersection is Makoa St. and Ala Naulani. How is the cellular data offers in that area, if anyone knows? Who is the best cellular carrier for 3G/4G data? I don't require Internet access for TV viewing, per se, other than the usual news article snippet.
-Mahalo
David
I think Verizon is going to be your only option. You can either get a phone that can act as a wifi hotspot (which is most of them nowadays) or get their "Home Fusion" but I believe the fusion plan will require power and a structure to mount it on (but the data rate is about 1/2 of the phone plan). Again, no way to know if you are going to have service there unless somebody shows up with a phone and stream some video or something to check it. On our lot in Orchidland we get good data speeds and voice at the front of our lot but 40 feet away its dropped calls and no data.
While checking the phone service you (or somebody you send) can check the power poles to see if there is cable or phone lines near the lot.
Also, I think the home fusion plan includes the antenna and amp. They won't install it unless they can guarantee a strong signal. You can call them with the address and they will tell you whether or not the service is available there. But be forewarned for most of Puna they won't be able to tell you squat until January at the earliest because their system is based on USPS delivery addresses of which most of Puna has none. They are creating a work around in their system. If your lot doesn't have a physical address you should start the process to get one.