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SUPPORT INFORMATION:
Some customers contact support (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) regarding poor speedtest results, here are out thoughts on this topic.
In some area's we are using some high end equipment that uses TDM (Time division muliplexing) and QoS (Quality of service) and due to the fact that we do not have our own speedtest server inside our network, the numbers shown to the customers is not accurate. During busy times of the day our system will prioritize traffic and speedtest is not a priority.
If you are just running speedtest to see how the network is running dont bother. the only real test is real traffic so just turn on Netflix or some other "paid" service that we know is high quality. If that stream runs without any issues then all is good.
And just so our customers understand that speedtest does NOT Test the speed of the internet. It only tests the providers internal network speed as the server is generally local not somewhere out on the Internet. NO service provider can guarantee network speeds on other connected networks. Remember the Internet is just a network of networks.
If you are having streaming issues and just want to run a speedtest as a guide then if at all possible plug in a network cable from the computer you are running the test from directly to the router. WiFi is the weakest link in the chain and these results will be skewed further.
We all depend on WiFi of course but make sure you have a good router with high gain external antennas.
There is a "new" WiFi standard that is out but not too popular yet as all devices would have to be updated to connect using this new standard. If you purchased one of the new TP-Link routers from us that has the new standard in it. It is called "WiFi6" or "ax" or similar..... This new standard helps with interference which in return gives you more speed with less network delay that is inharent in the old standards. The government is not helping much either as there are just not enough frequencies available for home WiFi thus anybody close by could be interfering with your WiFi. The government is always "working on it"! Just too slowly for the speed of internet requirements of today.
On my last note....
How much speed do you really need?
This is the best question of them all.... Marketing departments of the large providers always need something new to sell and speed is what they sell. Huge budgets in advertising have convinced consumers that they need hundreds of megabits but the truth is that you don't. Currently the average usage is not as high as you might think! The goverment is currently stating that we should all have 50M x 10M and this is a more realistic number but that even includes a bit of future proofing. If the average customer had 25M x 10M this is usually more than enough for the moment.
Andrew
Merlink Support CTO
if the above looks like greek just remember I am a tech not an english major. Maybe I should have had my daughter read it first!!! :-)
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Merlink is committed to providing reliable real high speed internet to smaller communities delivered quickly. We use high quality radio equipment which gives us flexibility and quality at reasonable costs.
To continue providing these services to new communities we are looking for further investment to build towers in these smaller communities where other internet delivery methods are difficult and expensive.
Investors will have the opportunity to fund a single tower which costs between $50,000 and $80,000. You the investor will be a partner in that tower location recieving a portion of the profits for that location. Once we have a major investor we will no longer require individual tower investors so if you are interested in this please get in touch with us ASAP.
We are also looking for major investors who are interested in funding the company to quickly build multiple towers. Currently we have plans for at least10 towers and this investment will be between $750,000 and $1,000,000
Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to setup a meeting to discuss your future investment.
Regards,
Andrew
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Merlink Communication is an Internet Provider who is currently engaged in the process of establishing a series of towers to serve as access nodes for Ultra High speed internet not currently available in the rural areas of Lambton County. We differ from other providers because we offer Fiber direct to most towers not backhauled to many towers. This allows us to provide the best possible service to the customer whether residential or businesses.
The process has been an incremental one expanding from the network centre of Sarnia to a network that will include towers established at several locations to service areas underserved by existing providers.
We are also utilizing the latest technology currently available thus improving the current capabilities, increasing available delivered speeds and keeping costs down.
Sombra Tower Build Status:
After a long startup process in 2017 we have finished all pre-contruction requirements are have started the build process.
Feb 2018 - Tower construction meeting, just waiting for final contractors proposals
Mar 2018 - Fiber pre-construction meeting - should have a rough date for installation to the tower soon (rough distance fiber to tower 100M). Once the fiber install has started we will start the tower build.
Aug 2018 Yipee!!! Tower has ben errected and is currently being configured. We should be testing by the week of Aug 20... If you can see the tower behind the Sombra Library then email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your full name, address and phone number and we will add you to our install list.
Sep 2018 - Installations have started with some good results, we have a few customers that are getting 50Mb/s, we are still tweeking but all looks good!
Mar 2019 - Port Lambton tower coming soon
IF YOU CAN SEE OUR TOWER BEHIND THE LIBRARY THEN CALL NOW TO GET HOOKED UP!!!
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Sep 14 - We have achieved speeds of over 200M when testing at clients site. charted 125Mb/s
October 2020:
We currently have 5 towers in the Plympto-Wyoming area and we are continuing to expand the network. If you have a tower, silo, or any high building that we could use to cover your local area and community please contact us and lets discuss this opportunity.
TESTIMONIALS:
Hi Richard
I just wanted to tell you how pleased I am with Merlink internet service.
I was hesitant to leave my former internet provider but they had a data limit and I was always going over it.
You took the time to explain to me exactly what I could expect from Merlink and I haven't been disappointed with the service.
You also made considerable effort to locate the receiver in the optimum location.
All in all, I am very pleased with the unlimited data, the very high speed, the great price and very professional service.
Thanks “L.B. from Port Lambton”
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Take advantage of this unique opportunity:
SIGN UP FOR SERVICES TODAY! NO CONTRACTS!
Fast, reliable, inexpensive, ultra high speed internet for your home and business.
Sign-up:
1. Download the LOS service form, print it, complete it and send it to us
2. Download the NLOS service form, print it complete it and send it to us.
LOS = Line of Sight currently available in Sombra and Port Lambton
NLOS = Non Line of Sight currently available in Plympton-Wyoming
Be sure to download our Internet Service Agreement
Merlink Communications Inc.
Sarnia, Ontario
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