Reaching New Speeds
Saturday, 26 September 2009 00:00
Reaching New Speeds
Imagine if you could have a super-fast wireless internet connection and make local, interstate and international phone calls without even having a phone line.
Thanks to Dreamtilt, you no longer have to imagine.
Local internet service provider (ISP) Dreamtilt are leading the communications revolution in Gladstone by providing technology which lets you run a secure wireless broadband internet and telephone connection from your home or business – without the need for a phone line.
So how does it work? Company director Adrian Robertson explains;
"We offer high-speed wireless broadband with a fixed wireless program," he said.
"We’re not the same as other ISPs in that the fixed wireless program removes the need for a phone line in the house."
"It works by having a fixed wireless receiver installed on your roof, providing twice the internet speed than any other service provider or ADSL."
By combining your internet and phone connections with the fixed wireless program and losing the traditional phone line for good, it can also save you money.
"Once installed, there are no contract fees, no excess data charges, you simply pay your monthly plan, with broadband plans starting from as little as $25 a month," said Mr Robertson.
"The biggest thing is your internet connection can be operated without the need for a phone line, therefore automatically saving you money on your monthly phone line rental."
You can make phone calls from your wireless connection as well.
"Voice calls can be made on the internet, which is actually cheaper than any of the competitors," he said.
"Call costs start at fifteen cents for local calls, twenty cents for national calls. These calls are also un-timed, so you don’t pay for how long you speak, it’s just the one-off call cost. You can also call overseas from just 2c a minute"
"Most people’s and businesses phone bills are reduced to a quarter of what they were before they switched to us."
Starting up in 1999 with dial-up internet and later progressing to wireless, Dreamtilt is a small business that is continuing to grow.
Currently servicing all areas of Gladstone, Dreamtilt are looking to expand into the Boyne/ Tannum and Curtis Island regions as well as reaching out to rural and regional areas such as Benaraby, Calliope and Yarwun, areas previously under-serviced by larger ISP companies.
"For people on Curtis Island who may currently be relying on satellite communications, we can service these areas and we are definitely a cheaper option," said Mr Robertson.
"It’s also a great option for construction companies with huts and dongers in areas around Gladstone as we can provide short or long term telecommunications direct into their hut."
Dreamtilt install and service locally and installation normally takes a couple of hours. Once contacted Dreamtilt can complete the connection within a week.
"We have connected some business the next day due to issues they were having with previous providers."
"We come in and set up and secure the wireless system in the house or business and by the time we leave, customers can jump straight on line and use it," he said.
Dreamtilt have home, business and industry communication packages available for viewing on their website. They also offer web-design and hosting. For more information, visit www.dreamtilt.com.au or call 1300 306 126.
