If you’ve ever wondered how MetaLINK brings fast internet to your home without cables running down your street, the answer is fixed wireless internet. It’s a simple but powerful way to deliver reliable internet service—especially to rural areas where traditional wired connections aren’t available. Let’s break down exactly how it works.
Step 1: The Tower
It all starts with one of MetaLINK’s towers. These towers are equipped with advanced antennas that broadcast internet signals across the surrounding area. Each tower is connected to our core network, which links to the wider internet. Think of the tower as the “hub” that sends internet to your neighborhood.
Step 2: The Wireless Signal to Your Home
At your home, a small antenna or receiver is installed—usually on your roof, side of the house, or another spot with a clear line of sight to the tower. This antenna picks up the wireless signal coming from the tower and acts like a bridge, bringing the internet into your home.
Step 3: The Router Inside Your Home
The antenna outside connects to a router inside your home. This is the device that creates your Wi-Fi network, letting all your devices—phones, laptops, TVs, smart home gadgets—connect at the same time. The router makes sure the signal from the tower is shared evenly and securely throughout your home.
Why It Works So Well
- No long cable runs: Unlike traditional wired internet, fixed wireless doesn’t need to run miles of fiber or cable to each house.
- Perfect for rural areas: Towers can cover areas where buried lines aren’t available.
- Fast and reliable: With MetaLINK’s upgraded tower equipment, fixed wireless delivers the speeds families need for streaming, gaming, working from home, and more.
The Local Advantage
When you call us, you’re talking to people who know the area and care about keeping you connected.
Ready to get connected?
MetaLINK’s fixed wireless internet brings reliable service to homes across Northwest Ohio, Northeast Indiana, and Southern Michigan. Check availability in your area today and see if fixed wireless is right for you.