OWT has offered wireless services for many years as technologies have changed and wireless has grown in popularity. We offer wireless services on different networks using different technologies but one thing is common - our commitment to quality. Wireless Internet access, at anything but very close range, is a line-of-sight technologies. This means there can not be any significant objects in between the access point and your wireless receiver or radio. OWT will determine that you are a good candidate for wireless services before any installation will occur.
Availability
Wi-Fi Hotspot service is available in various parts of Kennewick. Look for Bentonpud on your wireless device. This is appropriate for laptop and mobile phone users as well. OWT offers daily weekly or monthly Wi-Fi access on this network.
The Franklin PUD offers a Wi-Fi network mostly along I-82 from CBC to Road 100. This is not a hotspot service however since it is a closed network.
The Benton PUD fixed wireless network is in various parts of Kennewick mostly covering the Badger Canyon, Dallas Road, Creekstone and Canyon Lakes areas. This network uses a proprietary frequency (which is a good thing!) and so will not work with consumer hardware directly. OWT will install a small radio on your building (generally under the eaves - see a photo in the pricing section).
OWT offers some other wireless access in the Vista Field area as well.
Pricing - Fixed Wireless Services
West Kennewick, Badger Canyon, Dallas Road, Rancho Reata, Creekstone, Thompson Hill, Canyon Lakes, W. Clearwater, Gage Blvd. and other select areas.
Installation/Radio Fee: $100.00
Minimum Term: 1 year
Pricing Effective: 12/1/2009
| Type | Speed | Mailboxes Included | Monthly Charge |
| Residential | 3 Mbps 1 | 5 | $39.95 |
| Business | 2 Mbps 1 | 5 | $59.95 |
| Business | 3 Mbps 1 | 10 | $89.95 |
| Business | 5 Mbps 1,2 | 10 | $139.95 |
| 1: | Upload potential for fixed wireless is generally between 1Mbps and 2 Mbps |
| 2: | 5 Mbps service is only available in select locations |
Pricing - Wi-Fi Services
W. Clearwater, Downtown Kennewick and select areas of Kennewick and West Pasco.
| Download Speed (potential) | Upload Speed (potential) | Mailboxes Included | Price | Period |
| 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps 1 | 3 | $29.95 | Monthly |
| 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps 1 | 3 | $74.95 | Quarterly |
| 1: | Upload speeds are best effort and may be somewhat slower than download speeds |
Other Wireless
We have some other wireless services available including licensed 38GHz services but the availability is not widespread. If you fill out our eligibility form we will let you know if one of these other services could be available in your area.