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(What is a Blibit, anyway...)
*** See "UPDATES" at the bottom of this page for the latest information ***

Blibit is a new wireless Internet service for Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach, Samsula and Oak Hill Florida. Technology has been advancing and it's now possible to dependably attain speeds of 256 Kbps to 1.0 Mbps over wireless modems to service homes and businesses where no broadband access is currently available, or where other types of service are proving undependable or too expensive. 

We will be adding "Access Points" on towers in the area and we will be notifying everyone that signs up for our newsletter approximately when they can expect service in their area.

We are also investing in technology for fringe areas that would normally be out of range of this type of service by using outside high gain antennas about the same size as the small satellite dish antennas that can be mounted on the eaves of your house (they are not as "noticeable" nor as heavy as a satellite dishes). Here is an example of one.
It is only 18 to 36 inches long, weighs less than 2 lbs, and it's barely noticeable, except as you use it - THAT'S when you REALLY notice it!

And if you are REALLY "out in the sticks,"  we can mount the antenna on a 15 to 20 foot galvanized steel mast (behind your home, of course) for a rock-solid signal (for a small additional fee). For those close to the access points (the towers), the antenna is built into the radio modem and all you do place the modem in a window and turn it until the "signal lights" show the strongest signal (just like signal strength bars on cell phones - and most of us know how that works).  The modem may be placed up to 100 feet away from your computer. And no, we don't have people running around asking: "can you hear me now?" (maybe someday...). IN worst case conditions, we even have th super-duper ultra sensitive antenna (it's 5 feet long) and it will give you "the high speed you need."  (yes, that's an excellent rhyme:  "The Speed You Need!" - we'll take it).

We will also be offering very affordable web hosting and web design for your businesses and we also have dependable mail servers for your use.

All you have to do to stay updated is enter your current email address on the Questionnaire Page, and if you don't have an email address we can keep you updated by postal mail or even by fax if you have a fax number.  Or, you can check this web site for more news and installation dates as soon as we get started.

CURRENT SYSTEM STATUS

We are now in phase 2 of the testing using the real Modem Tranceiver Access Points and Radio Modems. Phase one (the RF survey using a spectrum analyzer) was completed last month. So far, things look very good for our planned coverage area.

SO WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?

It won't be long and your neighbors will be bragging about their new high speed Internet at affordable prices.
Always connected, fast downloads, secure systems and you don't need cable TV.

Here is a list of access download speeds and prices we are initially offering (Always ON - no dialing): 

  • Copper Service - up to 256 Kbps for $40.00/month   (at least 4 times the speed of a 56 Kbps dial-up modem)
  • Bronze Service - up to 512 Kbps for $45.00/month     (at least 8 times the speed...)
  • Silver Service - up to 768 Kbps for $55.00/month     (at least 12 times the speed...)
  • Gold Service - up to 1 Mbit (1024 Kbps) for $65.00/month  (at least 16 times the speed...)
All upload speeds are 256 Kbps. On the Bronze, Silver and Gold services for an additional $10/month we give you upload speeds that are symmetrical (same as download speeds). Most people do not need this capability.

UPDATES: 9/1/2006 - We FINALLY have permission from the FCC for two of our towers, and we are installing them as quickly as possible. Folks, we have had one heck of a large mess of paper work to go through to get all of this done. You would NOT believe how complex it has become to get these things done through our local, state and federal governments (or, maybe you would...).  And, we also learned about Airports and planes, and baloons and who knows what else... 

And finally, some advice: A good friend of mine once said, 
"Keep your ear close to the track, but just remember to lift your head up when you hear the train getting louder..."