Yes, although Air-Band uses the 2.4 GHZ frequency band. Our equipment uses a frequency hopping system which means that data is sent by a different frequency every 50th of a second. If the signal finds a frequency that is being used by another device (e.g. your wireless network) it will simply 'hop' to another unused frequency. The equipments 'intelligence' means it will soon 'learn' which frequencies are occupied by your own network devices and will know not to try to use them. Wireless network equipment always occupies a single channel.

If your area is not listed, don't worry! Air-Band are continually expanding and we are interested in lauching in any area. The best thing to do is to register your details online and tell friends and neighbours in your area to register too. If you are running a campaign for broadband in your area and already have a large amount of interest we would be happy to discuss it wih you.

We also operate schemes for resellers and partners so you could benefit from helping to bring Air-Band to your area.

It depends on the service you choose. See the individual product data for more information.

Yes, there is no noticeable latency with an Air-Band connection and the high available bandwidth makes it ideal for online gaming.

Don't worry, you don't need a huge antenna or satellite dish outside your home to use Air-Band! Air-Band will supply you with all the equipment you need. A small box (12.8 cm x 9 cm) goes on the outside of your house and a cable to your PC delivers the connection. See the "Technical info" page for more details.

Air-Band offers a number of distinct benefits over other Broadband technologies. In summary, Air-Band is more resilient, more easily upgradeable and less expensive than other Broadband services. We also offer lower contention ratios than other broadband providers, delivering you a faster connection.

On average your Air-Band installation will take between 2 and 4 hours.

Please see our pricing section for further information.

No, Air-Band is a radio service supplied from local transmitters. This means that there is no noticeable latency as often experienced with satellite systems.

There is no noticeable latency with an Air-Band connection. Air-Band users also benefit from low contention ratios and high levels of available bandwidth.

Air-Band will supply you with all the equipment you need to get the broadband connection into your home or office. The Air-Band subscriber unit takes a standard network cable (RJ45) which you can then plug straight into your PC or network router. You will need a PC with a standard Ethernet network card, and some web browsing software such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. We can supply you with a network cable if required.

See the "Technical info" page for further details

A VPN is a Virtual Private Network.

We're always looking to expand the Air-Band service into new areas. If you can't currently get broadband in your area and think that there is a demand for it please contact us and we will look at the options.

In our experience most business users that are in areas where ADSL is not available are eligible for funding. If however you do not succeed with your application we do offer concessionary installation fees so you may not have to pay the full £700 installation cost. Please note that businesses in the Transport and Farming industries are not currently eligible for the RABBIT funding.

Air-Band is fixed wireless broadband internet access(wireless high speed internet). Like other forms of broadband, Air-Band is an 'always on' internet connection. Unlike other forms of broadband, Air-Band can be a synchronous data service which makes it ideal for hosting, VPN or lease line replacement. The Air-Band service is provided by Airband Ltd.

We only use professional aerial installers to carry out all Air-Band installations. We sub-contract our installation work to established local companies.

In these days of instant response, email and the internet are becoming more and more important to companies. Emails often carry large attachments of content-rich documents and images. Air-Band speeds up your internet connection so that the time taken to send and receive emails is vastly reduced.

Our 512 kbps service is 10 times faster than a standard modem connection, making browsing the internet much faster, meaning you can find what you're looking for more quickly. Email is also done in real time rather than only when you dial up, allowing you to respond immediately.

Multiple users can share the same connection saving you money. No matter how long you are connected (24 hours a day if you like) your internet connection won't cost you a penny more.

When you are on the internet with Air-Band your phone line is free to make and receive calls, no more engaged tones! Installing Air-Band enables you to improve communication with outworkers, suppliers and customers. Have you thought about VPN?

Extensive research on the safety of exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy has been carried out for more than four decades. This research is continually reviewed and interpreted by committees of scientists who develop safe limits for exposure. Manufacturers of wireless equipment monitor this research and participate in the consensus standards process and ensure that their products operate within the guidelines of these standards.

The Air-Band equipment operates at a power of around 0.1 Watts (100 mW) which is almost 20 times less than a typical mobile phone!

For more details and an independent view on the safety of radio devices you can visit this website: www.wlana.org