| 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
All include weather-resistant equipment & eero6+ Wi-Fi 6
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3 Satellite Plans:
• Select (50 Mbps) – $49.99/mo (12 mo), then $74.99
• Elite (100 Mbps) – $64.99/mo (12 mo), then $89.99
• Fusion (100 Mbps) – $94.99/mo (12 mo), then $119.99
All with weather-sensitive equipment & 5 Mbps upload only
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| Mountain Performance |
Consistent in All Weather
• Aerial fiber unaffected by snow/ice
• No seasonal slowdowns
• Reliable during cabin season
Perfect for Frazier Park’s mountain conditions
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Weather & Climate Sensitive
• Satellite dish affected by snow/ice
• Mountain weather blocks signal
• Performance degrades in storms
• Network congestion during peak seasons
Struggles with mountain weather
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| Maximum Speed |
1,000 Mbps (1 Gig Fiber)
10x faster than HughesNet max
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Up to 100 Mbps
Variable satellite speeds Weather dependent performance
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| Upload Speed |
Symmetrical Fiber Speeds
• 100 Mbps up/down
• 200 Mbps up/down
• 1000 Mbps up/down
Essential for remote work & video calls from the mountains
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Only 5 Mbps Upload
All plans limited to 5 Mbps upload Severely limits remote work capability Poor for sharing mountain photos/videos
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| Mountain Budget Impact |
$29.95/month
100 Mbps fiber (6 months)
40% savings vs HughesNet
More money for mountain activities!
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$49.99/month
Select plan (50 Mbps only)
67% more expensive
Strains mountain living budgets
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| Upfront Investment |
$0 Total Upfront
• $0 Installation
• $0 Equipment
• $0 Activation
Start saving immediately
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$499 – $699 Total Upfront
• $199.99 Installation Fee
• $299.99 Equipment (Select/Elite)
• $499.99 Equipment (Fusion)
Major financial barrier for mountain residents
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| Contract Freedom |
No Contract Required
• Month-to-month service
• Cancel anytime
• Perfect for cabin owners
• Complete flexibility
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24-Month Contract Required
• 2-year commitment mandatory
• Early termination fees apply
• Problematic for seasonal residents
• No flexibility
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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
• Included at no cost
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Basic Satellite Modem/Router
• Weather-sensitive outdoor dish required
• Limited Wi-Fi coverage
• Standard Wi-Fi technology
• Self-installation in mountain conditions
• Must purchase for $299-$499
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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/friends instantly
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High Satellite Latency (500-700ms)
• Gaming nearly impossible
• Video calls have annoying delays
• Real-time apps don’t work well
• Frustrating communication delays
• Poor remote work experience
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| Data Usage |
True Unlimited Data
• Stream all your shows
• Share unlimited mountain photos
• Work from home without limits
• No overage fees ever
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Data Caps & Throttling
• Fair Access Policy limits usage
• Speed reduced after threshold
• Additional data costs extra
• Must monitor usage constantly
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| Installation |
Professional Mountain Installation
• Experienced local technicians
• Weather-resistant fiber connections
• Optimal eero placement for mountain homes
• Same-day service often available
• No installation fee
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Mountain Satellite Installation
• Dish mounting in mountain conditions
• Clear sky alignment challenges
• Weather protection considerations
• Complex mountain positioning
• $199.99 installation fee
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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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National Call Center
• 1-866-347-3292
• Corporate support only
• Limited mountain expertise
• Standardized service
• Business hours focused
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