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How does broadband work? Is it like cable or DSL?
Davinci Broadband Inc. is a WBA (wireless broadband access) Provider. We use Motorola Canopy™ equipment, a very robust, carrier-grade system that is capable of penetrating buildings and the heavy foliage that we find everywhere in the initial areas.
From our primary tower location in the south Calgary we distribute RF (radio frequency) signals through a network of other towers that are spread throughout the region we are serving. This first leg between towers is called the bridge. The next tower "downstream" is called the base station, which then redistributes the signal right to the subscriber unit (or antenna) on the individual home or business. In some cases, a residential development or larger business may have a "back bone" or existing infrastructure that would allow us to tie in at one point and distribute to each residence over that medium.
Wireless is an extremely efficient means for distribution of high speed internet access. This is particularly true in the vast rural areas of Canada where hardwired infrastructure is costly, time consuming and in most cases, not available.
How secure are the wireless signals?
Davinci has four main levels for protection of signal.
- All data is transferred using a 128 bit encryption.
- Only Motorola equipment can make the connection to our network.
- Only Davinci pass codes can allow anyone to access specific Motorola equipment. These pass codes are not just your individual log-in profile that you use to get on the network, but an internal system with multiple layers and types of authentication.
- Anyone who tries to make ANY connection on the Davinci Network must have a valid, active and current account or the attempt to connect will be immediately terminated. These are not the only means by which we provide security but they are the cornerstones that give us the confidence to say that no one need worry about using Davinci for WBA (Wireless Broadband Access)
Do I need to buy a modem?
The fee for the individual subscriber unit includes the antenna, installation (which includes the running of the wire into the house to one point of connection) and activation. The antenna comes with a power adapter that plugs into an electrical receptacle and then into your computer (or a router which can be wired or wireless). No other equipment is required.
How will we know when you are coming to our area?
Fill in the Site Evaluation Request on this website and you will be added to our e-newsletter list. It is sent out electronically and it will keep everyone informed of our progress. Make sure that you include an accurate description of where you live because the number of requests that we get from an area can determine where, and how quickly we deploy to different regions.
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