Wireless Internet providers in Maryland frequently use networks that operate at high frequencies in addition to Wi-Fi mesh networks. Wireless Internet in Maryland commonly operates in the open 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz bands and may use Ultra High Frequency (UHF) or a Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service (MMDS) as well.

Wireless Internet providers in Maryland usually include Virtual Private Networking (VPN) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) in their service. These additional services are especially helpful when the customer base is heavily dependent upon wireless networking.

Maryland wireless Internet providers primarily support travelers or users who don't have access to land lines like cable or Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL). Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMax) is becoming more popular and will probably become the standard technology in wireless networking.

Travelers who use Maryland wireless Internet service may need to roam between different providers with the Wireless Internet Service Provider radio (WISPr) protocol because a single provider rarely offers global access. The Wi-Fi Alliance encourages roaming with WISPr.

In order to best use your wireless Internet service in Maryland:

1. Find a locator service suitable for your needs.

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

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

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

Locate Internet providers in Maryland

You can find many Maryland wireless Internet service providers on a single source. Regard any service area listed as only a general guide, since wireless technology is easily blocked.

I recommend: Find a Maryland wireless Internet provider that lists your city as a service area on the Broadband Wireless Exchange Magazine. You can also have your WISP listed on this site for an annual fee and download their Customer Referral Contract if you would like to become a reseller for BWE.

Use Maryland wireless internet services while traveling

A business traveler will find wireless Internet in Maryland to be a necessity while in airports or hotels. Larger networks can provide access to many hot spots for a flat rate instead of charging by the minute and for roaming.

I recommend: Get a list of hot spots in Maryland at Boingo. They offer packages to three classes of customers: worldwide travelers, North American travelers and infrequent travelers. EZ Goal has a list of hot spots in Maryland that includes user reviews.

Provide virtual Maryland wireless internet services

You can add value to your venue attracting new customers and creating repeat business by joining the growing list of Maryland wireless Internet providers. Customers that use wireless Internet are usually high-income with high-loyalty.

I recommend: Contact HotPoint Wireless to join their reseller program. Ideal businesses for this program include cafes, coffee shops and restaurants and other public places.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Maryland wireless Internet service providers that use a 900 MHz device may be able operate without a clear line of sight to the transmission source in limited circumstances but frequencies of 2.4 GHz and higher cannot tolerate any blockage. Solar activity and other broadcasts can disrupt wireless connections.