Wireless Internet providers in Indiana commonly use Wi-Fi mesh networks in addition to high frequency networks. Wireless Internet in Indiana normally operates in the 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz ranges and may also use Ultra High Frequency (UHF) or Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service (MMDS).

Wireless Internet providers in Indiana may also provide Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) and Virtual Private Networking (VPN). These services are especially common in rural areas that depend primarily on wireless networking.

Indiana wireless Internet providers frequently operate in areas that do not have cable or Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL). Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMax) is becoming more popular and will probably benefit these areas by making mobile data transmission feasible.

Travelers who need Indiana wireless Internet service will usually roam between different providers using the Wireless Internet Service Provider radio (WISPr) protocol since no single provider offer access to all of Indiana. The Wi-Fi Alliance allows and in fact encourages roaming with WISPr.

In order to best use your wireless Internet service in Indiana:
1. Find a locator service suitable for your needs.

2. Find the hot spots in Indiana so that you can use wireless Internet while traveling.

3. Add value to your business in Indiana by providing wireless Internet to others.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Locate Internet providers in Indiana

You can find many Indiana wireless Internet service providers at a single source. The service area listed by a provider should be regarded as the maximum range, assuming clear line of sight, as specific locations can be blocked by a building.

I recommend: Find a Indiana wireless Internet provider operating in your city on the Broadband Wireless Exchange Magazine. You may also want to pay an annual fee to have your WISP listed on this site by downloading their Customer Referral Contract.

Use Indiana wireless Internet services while traveling

A business traveler will need wireless Internet in Indiana while on the road, in airports or hotels. The larger networks should have access to many hot spots for a flat rate without per-minute or roaming charges.

I recommend: Get a list of Boingo hot spots in Indiana. They have service packages that provide access to worldwide hot spots, hot spots only in North America and a package for customers who only travel on rare occasions.

Become an Indiana wireless internet services reseller

You can attract new customers and create repeat business by becoming one of the Indiana wireless Internet providers. This can be profitable because wireless Internet customers have a high average income and good loyalty.

I recommend: Contact HotPoint Wireless to become a reseller. The best choices for wireless Internet hot spots are public places with high traffic like cafes, coffee shops and restaurants.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Indiana wireless Internet service providers generally require line of sight access. A 900 MHz device can sometimes operate without a clear line of sight in restricted circumstances but devices that use frequencies of 2.4 GHz or more absolutely require it. Solar activity and other broadcasts easily disrupt wireless connections of all frequencies.