AUBREY, TEXAS
Any organization with a lot of members will need internet as just part of normal daily opereations. A rural church faces a difficult dilema. How do you find affordable high speed internet when a church’s survival may depend on its online presence? Sunday services need to be live streamed to people who may not be able to come in person. Viewing from home can be particularly challenging in rural areas where internet speeds are slow and often unreliable. Upload speeds and low latency are critical for seamless video streaming.
Aubrey is a growing small town with a population of about 3500, just north of Dallas. Green Valley Baptist Church was paying about $129 a month for about 20 mbps download and 5 up. Digital Navigator was asked to adddress the problem.
Upload speeds and low latency were the biggest challenges next to equipment costs! We initially tried excellent Cradlepoint radios with high end Panorama directional antennas, but it was just too expensive for the budget of a small country church despite the obvious benefits broadband would bring. Adding subscription cost for the service just complicates the solution process.
High-speed internet would be transformative for a rural church by opening new doors for outreach, connection, and growth. It would enable livestreaming of services for homebound members, virtual Bible studies and prayer groups, and broader community engagement through social media and online resources. Access to reliable internet also supports administrative efficiency, remote collaboration with other ministries, and educational programs for youth and adults alike. In a rural setting where physical distance often limits access, high-speed connectivity bridges the gap and helps the church better serve both its congregation and the wider community.
We analyzed the signal at the location and tried several different radio and antenna options before selecting the best option.
The Solution: ATEL PW550+ 5G
221 mbps download, 37 upload, and 17 milliseconds of latency!?!?! The PW550’s power over ethernet feature allowed us to place the radio in its optimal location, despite it being far from the sanctuary where internet is most needed.
It provides wide area WIFI coverage outside, and connects to routers throughout the building’s interior.
Mounting hardware included
A variety of mounting options are available with the hardware included with the PW550. Power over ethernet injector also included.
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