Cortland is a full service ISP providing wired DSL connections for Qwest & Verizon customers, at any throughput available. We specialize in Fixed Wireless Internet Services.
Cortland's 10 Mbps wireless network utilizes microwave technology to transmit last-mile Internet data, and it currently operates within the 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz unlicensed spectrum bands. Connection to Cortland's network is line of sight, and we employ multiple transmitter sites to relay our signal throughout the greater Seattle metropolitan community. A small parabolic or panel antenna is placed on premise at the customer site to establish the radio connection to Cortland's network, and the signal is routed within the building using a bridge or router.
Fixed wireless may be used either as an all-in-one replacement or as a backup connection to a wired line, and it offers a number of advantages over a traditional wired connection:
COST: Fixed wireless is approximately half the price of a T1
PERFORMANCE: Service may be up to six times the speed of a T1.
RELIABILITY: Connection is not affected by weather or accidental outages that plague wired networks.
SINGLE-SOURCE ACCOUNTABILITY: Wireless service controlled is by one company, which means no passing the buck.
TELCO CUT OUT OF THE EQUATION: Single provider eliminates problematic finger pointing between telco and ISP on support issues.
In addition, we have multiple 100 - 1000 Mbps connections to backbones, as well as peering arrangements with multiple local exchanges. Our network, both wired and wireless, is fully redundant with multiple upstream feeds and advanced monitoring facilities, which enables Cortland to find and fix problems before they become apparent to customers.
We are also able to offer a number of related services, such as BGP for dynamic routing between wired and wireless connections and voice-over-IP services that enhance the value of our fixed wireless service.
Cortland has been providing fixed wireless services in the Seattle community since 1996, and remains one of the few providers in the area to offer this unique service. I'd be happy to provide you with additional information about the benefits of fixed wireless Internet service, and answer any questions you may have.
Fixed Wireless Coverage Area
One of the original wireless pioneers in the northwest, Cortland has invested considerable resources into building out its wireless network, and it serves customers spanning from Mount Lake Terrace in the north and White Center in the south, and Cougar Mountain and West Seattle to the east and west.
To be within our coverage area, you must have line of site to one of Cortland's transmitters:
Bank of America: 701 5th Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
Westin Building: 2001 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
Queen Anne Manor on Queen Anne Hill: 100 Crockett St., Seattle, WA 98109
KOMO TV Tower on Queen Anne: 157 Galer St., Seattle, WA 98109
East Queen Anne : 1600 4th Ave N
Council House on Capitol Hill: 1501 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
West Seattle Water Tower: 3800 block 39th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Cougar Mountain in Issaquah: 6501 173rd Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98027
NorthHaven in Northgate: 11045 8th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Not within line of site of one of our transmitters? We are continuously expanding our network, and seeking out new sites to place transmitters. If you are located in an area in which we'd like to expand, we'll gladly swap free wireless Internet service in exchange for co-locating a small transmitter on the roof of your building.
FAQ's
Q. Is it true that Fixed Wireless is affected by bad weather, snow or rain?
A. None of our frequencies are affected by weather - short of 150Mph winds that knock antennas off rooftops. Cortland will operate your wireless system at either the 2.4 , 5.3 or 5.8Ghz range. These frequencies are not affected by severe rain or snow. Now, you DO see rain problems in the 24Ghz and higher frequencies
