| Available Plans |
3 Mountain-Ready Fiber Plans:
• 100 Mbps – $29.95/mo (6 mo), then $71.35
• 200 Mbps – $39.95/mo (6 mo), then $82.35
• 1 Gig – $49.95/mo (6 mo), then $90.95
Perfect for remote mountain work & streaming
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2 Expensive Satellite Plans:
• Lite (30-100 Mbps) – $80/mo
• Residential (30-150 Mbps) – $120/mo
• Plus $149-349 equipment purchase
Limited overpriced options
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| Mountain Performance |
Consistent Mountain Reliability
• Aerial fiber withstands snow & ice
• Unaffected by mountain storms
• Reliable during cabin season crowds
• Perfect for seasonal resident needs
Built for Frazier Park’s challenges
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Weather & Mountain Struggles
• Satellite dish affected by snow & ice
• Mountain storms affect signal quality
• Performance varies with conditions
• Unreliable during peak cabin seasons
Mountain conditions impact service
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| Maximum Speed |
1,000 Mbps (1 Gig Fiber)
6.7x faster than Starlink max
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Up to 150 Mbps
Variable speeds 30-150 Mbps Weather and congestion dependent
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| Wi-Fi Equipment |
eero6+ Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System
• Weather-resistant indoor equipment
• Covers mountain homes up to 1,500 sq ft
• Wi-Fi 6 technology for multiple devices
• Professional mountain installation
• Advanced security features
• Included for $5/month
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Basic Starlink Router
• Weather-sensitive outdoor satellite dish
• Limited Wi-Fi coverage
• Standard Wi-Fi technology
• DIY installation in mountain conditions
• Basic security features
• Costs $149-349 to purchase
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| Mountain Budget Impact |
$29.95/month
100 Mbps fiber (6 months)
63% savings vs Starlink Lite
75% savings vs Starlink Residential
More budget for mountain adventures!
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$80-120/month
Lite vs Residential plans
167-300% more expensive
Strains mountain living budgets
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| Equipment Investment |
$5/mo Equipment Cost
• Aerial fiber equipment included
• eero6+ Wi-Fi system included
• Professional installation included
• No upfront purchase required
• Protected from mountain weather
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$149-349 Equipment Purchase
• $349 Standard Kit ($149 with discount)
• Satellite dish & router included
• DIY installation in mountain conditions
• Must buy all equipment upfront
• Exposed to harsh mountain weather
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| Upload Speed |
Symmetrical Fiber Speeds
• 100 Mbps up/down
• 200 Mbps up/down
• 1000 Mbps up/down
Perfect for sharing mountain photos & remote work
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5-25 Mbps Upload
Much slower than download Lite: 5-25 Mbps up Residential: 8-20 Mbps up Poor for uploading mountain content
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| Data Limits |
True Unlimited Data
Stream, work, and share without limits
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Unlimited Data*
Fair access policy applies May be deprioritized during congestion
TIE
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| Gaming & Video Calls |
Ultra-Low Latency (1-5ms)
• Perfect for online gaming
• Crystal clear video calls
• Real-time applications work flawlessly
• Stream mountain views live
• Connect with family instantly
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Higher Satellite Latency (25-60ms)
• Gaming may have delays
• Video calls can be choppy
• Real-time apps affected
• Satellite distance causes lag
• Frustrating for remote work
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| Technology |
Aerial Fiber to the Home
• Mountain-hardened aerial installation
• Consistent speeds 24/7
• Ultra-low latency
• Future-proof technology
• No clear sky requirements
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Low Earth Orbit Satellite
• Weather dependent
• Variable speeds
• Higher latency
• Clear sky view required
• Mountain storms affect signal
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| Installation |
Professional Mountain Installation
• Experienced local technicians
• Weather-appropriate aerial fiber setup
• Optimal eero placement for mountain homes
• Same-day service often available
• Weather protection included
• No installation fee
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DIY Mountain Installation
• Self-installation in mountain conditions
• Dish positioning critical
• Roof/ground mounting challenges
• Must purchase $149-349 equipment first
• Mountain weather protection needed
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| Customer Support |
24/7 Local Mountain Support
• Phone: 1-800-365-6988
• Local Kern/LA County technicians
• Understand mountain challenges
• Personal service for residents
• Always available for help
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Online Support Only
• App-based support
• Online chat and tickets
• Limited phone support
• No local mountain expertise
• Self-service focused
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| Mountain Weather Reliability |
Mountain-Hardened Reliability
• Aerial fiber designed for mountain conditions
• Consistent in snow, ice, and storms
• Wind and weather resistant
• No signal degradation from weather
• Reliable year-round performance
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Weather Dependent
• Heavy snow causes outages
• Mountain storms affect dish signal
• Ice accumulation impacts performance
• Variable reliability in mountain conditions
• Service interruptions common
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