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Ranch Wireless
- Allen Pooley
- (830) 379-0660
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ranchwireless.com
- More then 5 trusted recommendations
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A.S.A.P. Communications was founded in 1995 by Allen and Shawna Pooley. Allen and Shawna are both licensed amateur radio operators and have ben since the 1980s. We created packet radio data networks across South Texas and ran a BBS on radio only covering 5 bands and were part of the early amprnet system when most were only on dialup and few people knew of an internet! After the purchase of Horizon Communications (which was founded in 1967) and a portion of Automation Electronics in 1998, we incorporated in July of 1999 as Horizon Telecom, Inc and renamed ourselves to Ranch Wireless, Inc. a few years later. Our mission is to furnish our clients with superior products and services with exceptional value for their communication investment and Shawna continues to run the business today with the help of our able employees as Ranch Wireless, Inc. (I changed the name because I became tired of wrong numbers from the Northeast US as people were looking for a different company in New Jersey of the same name.)We constructed our first channels in the Central Texas marketplace. By doing so, we are able to ensure our customers would not be at the mercy of a large impersonal corporation. We felt we must make this commitment because of the financial commitment made by our customers in their communication systems.We have since completed our systems and have received licenses from the FCC for additional sites. We now offer a total of 50 additional sites to expand our coverage in hard to cover sections of our service areas. We now have a regional network which covers parts are all of over a dozen counties in South and Central Texas. Many of these also are licensed for broadband as well as unlicensed broadband internet. All of our towers are connected by our own network across the region.We have proven our innovative abilities in providing service for larger customers not only in the San Marcos marketplace but surrounding areas as well. We started offering high speed internet from our... show more
towers in 2003. We had been running slower speed data between our towers since 1995. We have grown with the technology and will continue to evolve with the technology. Our customer base has shifted with that change to more of a broadband data and internet focus from the original two-way radio systems. We still operate both. Our network coverage has grown to be one of the largest in South Texas. We will be just as enthusiastic to solve any service problems you might have as we were to receive your order. We strive to be a complete communications service provider. We are looking forward to the privilege of adding your company to our list of satisfied customers. show more
42 recommendations and reviews from 27 people
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May 30, 2016
Rena R. asked:Suggestions for Internet providers please. We live on the south side of town. We've been using AT&T since we moved here and it's crap so we need a better one. Thanks in advance.Dana E. replied:Ranchwireless.comDana E. replied:Ranch wireless 👍👍👍Charley A. replied:Ranch wireless
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January 26, 2016
Javier C. asked:Looking for internet provider on outskirts of lockhartKaren V. replied:Ranch Wireless, I've had them about 10 yrs no problem
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August 17, 2015
Aldana C. asked:I live on 1185 does anybody knows what internet provider can I use out thereJanet C. replied:Ranch Wireless. C&G might have changed but when we looked into them they didn't offer the same speeds as Ranch Wireless but they were just as expensive. ranchwireless.com/Desti P. replied:Janet... Has Ranch Wireless added an unlimited plan?? As far as I know, they only promise their highest speeds for about 20 seconds and they charge for more data.
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July 25, 2015
Justin C. asked:ISO a good wifi internet service provider. Live down corrigan road in skidmore and twc doesn't cover where I live. And that doesn't cost an arm and leg. TIASusan S. replied:Www.ranchwireless.com. not sure if they cover your area but they are good.
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May 23, 2015
Michelle H. asked:Currently using CG Communications and have been very happy with them up until now. Is there another internet service in the Lockhart area that does digital internet for the rural area?John R. replied:http://www.ranchwireless.com/Miranda C. replied:We just switched to Ranch WirelessNathan B. replied:I can vouch for Ranch wireless.Nick M. replied:one more for Ranch Wireless... Great folks and serviceDawn J. replied:Ranch Wireless
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April 10, 2015
Sandra A. asked:I'm looking for opinions of Ranch Wireless or other options for rural internet service. I live about 5 miles north of Lockhart and have had a terrible time getting decent internet service. I've been using a Cricket hot-spot gadget for the last couple of years, and it's worked fairly well. However my box is not working well, and when I went to replace it, I was told that Cricket is discontinuing broadband service. It would be nice to find a service that would allow us to stream movies, etc.Sara H. replied:1 830-379-0660Dawn J. replied:Have had Ranch Wireless for years and they're great.Nathan B. replied:I've had Ranch wireless for about 6-7 years now, w/o issues. As for Over the Air wireless they have the largest coverage area of any other in the area.Samantha H. replied:What the number for that Ranch wireless looking to change internet service. The one i have sucks badly.
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August 22, 2014
Jackie D. asked:Does anyone have the phone number for ranch Internet service.Tabitha W. replied:It is 830-379-0660John R. replied:http://ranchwireless.com
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July 27, 2014
Sarah R. asked:I am moving between Dale and Lockhart and am looking for an internet provider. Too far out of town to get time warner or AT&T. Does anyone have CG communications or satellite internet? Is it reliable?Robert P. replied:I live near Tilmon and LOS wireless is really the only viable option out here. Satellite like Hughes works almost everywhere but all satellite service will have latency that makes things like Netflix or working from home over VPN impossible. http://txwinet.com/ and http://ranchwireless.com/ are the two main LOS wireless providers in our area. Texas Wireless is actually faster and cheaper, when it works and they let you rent their radio. They have horrible uptime with outages all the time and their service is practically nonexistent. You have to call and leave a message and you are lucky if they call you back the next day. Ranch Wireless is slower and more expensive, plus they make you outright buy the radio and mast/tower ($200+) rather than renting it, so there's a lot of upfront cost. However, their service is very consistent and they are responsive to service calls, even at night. They used to throttle each customers connection after 60 sec of download but they have since stopped that policy because everyone complained about it (me included).Phyllis H. replied:Ranch Wireless out of Seguin covers this areaBecki R. replied:I looked into ranch wireless and it is about $400 to set it up....you can break that fee into 4 pmts...was a bit too much $$ to start upMichelle H. replied:Ranch wirelessGrace P. replied:they can be unless you are in a pocket, we are in a pocket of hills, and the service doesn't even reach us! Its a weird terrain out here! Ranch Wireless told us they had to build a 1000 dollar tower on our property to be able to get service! There are some parts that bottom out with signals!Nathan B. replied:Horizon is Ranch wireless, they changed the name awhile back.Jodi H. replied:Ranch wireless is the way to go. 30.00 for 40GB and 1.00 each additional GB. They do have larger plans. Cheapest I've found out hereLisa M. replied:Ranch wirelessJohn R. replied:Compare that to Ranch Wireless with 51.00 a month for 60 GB every month. Excede is very expensive.Donna J. replied:Ranch WirelessDonna R. replied:We live in that area. Have Hughes Net. Pretty good service but a little pricey. Ranch wireless is another option.Nathan B. replied:You can rent from Ranch wireless, at least it has been that way for at least 7 years now since I've had the service. The biggest thing that Ranch wireless has going for it is coverage, that just keeps on growing. That and the speed about 4-5 years ago for me was really enhanced. This was when they separated out residential from business class and dropped the rates vs bandwidth severely.
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July 8, 2014
Christina R. asked:I want to see if anyone can refer me to a good Internet service for my area. I live on 20 east about a mile and a half from the sheriff department. Aa of right now I have att but ist not to good always losing signal. Would like a better service.Dawn J. replied:(830) 379-0660Dawn J. replied:Try Ranch Wireless. I've been doing great with them for some years now.Lisa M. replied:Ranch wireless!! It's the best
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February 7, 2014
Isabel R. asked:Need to find internet providers in Dale really quick. I currently have Evolve Broadband and just found out my contract expires tomorrow but I want to know what my options are for this area before I renew. Please post what you have any any feedback would be appreciated.Becca W. replied:Ranch wireless 830-379-0660Randy S. replied:I used to have Wild Blue but the reception was more sporadic from the satellite than from the wi-fi I get now with Ranch Wireless. At the time I switched, it was also cheaper for the same speed. I still have the dish and related equipment from Wild Blue if anybody wants to make an offer I'll let it go very cheaply and that would lower installation cost.John R. replied:Be sure and compare bandwidth limits and speed. I've looked at some of the wireless companies that are advertising what looks like good deals and cheap installations but are really expensive if you compare the service you get. For about $52.00/month from Ranch Wireless I get 60 g of data. That's enough for about 2 hours of Netflix/day.Michelle H. replied:I like ranch wireless. Its great.
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August 31, 2013
Ronda P. asked:ISO a reliable rural internet provider.John R. replied:I'm using Ranch Wireless and very happy with them. It's a wi-fi service, no phone line needed. http://www.ranchwireless.com/Judy W. replied:I have ranch wireless, good service. I live in the Dale area.
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August 30, 2013
Ronda P. asked:ISO a reliable rural internet providerLesley L. replied:http://www.ranchwireless.com/
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October 15, 2015
Cat S. asked:I live around 183 and 21 what would be the best internet service around here?Dana E. replied:Go to ranchwireless.com and then click residential internet....it'll break it down for you. I think they are really reasonably pricedDana E. replied:We have ranch wireless and really have no complaints
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