Ricochet Wireless Modem Service to Continue in Eugene

By Joe St Sauver (joe@oregon.uoregon.edu)

We are pleased to announce that after reviewing all relevant factors, Metricom has decided to continue offering Ricochet wireless modem service in Eugene.

According to Harris Loeser of Metricom, Ricochet service will cost $179/year under the University Partner program. Original Ricochet modems are available for purchase at $149 (rental modems are no longer offered).

Ricochet wireless modem service is an excellent option for UO users who

• want an alternative to the University's busy dialin modem pools
• want to be able to stay online for comparatively long periods of time
• want to avoid having to buy a second phone line to dedicate for modem use
• want to be able to connect via lap-top while away from regular phone lines

Note that Original Ricochet wireless modem service may not be right for you if you want to use Ricochet in an area of the Eugene-Springfield metro region that isn't serviced by Metricom, or need 56Kbps or better throughput (Original Ricochet service typically delivers in the 14.4Kbps-28.8Kbps range).

For more information on the Ricochet product and University Partner pricing, see http://www.ricochet.net/order/pricing/academic/univ.html