No, we are Not Satellite!..

We offer unlimited data with no speed throttling

Satellite internet speeds have improved in recent years, but their primary disadvantage remains high cost per unit of data transmitted. For this reason, satellite service plans that are affordable have relatively small data quotas before speeds are drastically throttled down. Many new subscribers don't realize they will likely need 250-500GB of data a month for distance learning, telemedicine, tele-work, or streaming movies, while their satellite plan is likely to have a quota of 100GB or less before speed throttling. When they hit their quota 2 weeks into the month, they now face 2 weeks of speeds too slow to stream any video or audio. All NLWI service plans have fixed speeds and unlimited data.

We are pay-as-you-go with no contract

Satellite plans typically have a minimum contract of 1 or 2 years, and require you to buy your way out if you cancel early. NLWI service plans are pre-paid by the month, with no obligation to continue service. It is okay to skip a month or end service as you wish. There are no deposits, penalties, or late fees. We do require payment of an installation fee upfront to help cover some of the cost of the equipment and labor. 

We are fixed-wireless technology

We own and operate a state-of-the-art 4G LTE network using the same technology as major cellphone carriers. The difference is we link to a radio mounted to the outside of your home or shop instead of to mobile devices. This allows our connections to be stronger and more stable than cellphone connections. We run a cable from our radio outside to a Wi-Fi router on the inside, and this provides Wi-Fi service to mobile devices in the home or shop, as well as a Wi-Fi or ethernet cable connection for computers and smart TVs.  

We are local and non-profit

We have a long and growing list of subscribers who have happily switched over from satellite and DSL. Many also appreciate that we are a local and non-profit alternative to the corporate giants who have failed to deliver the promise of the internet super-highway to rural areas for two decades. Every new subscriber helps us improve and expand rural broadband to our neighbors.