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Wireless start-up expanding into Chatham, Copake

May 20, 2015 7:42 am
Arthur Cusano is reporting in the Register Star start-up ASA Networks is expanding its "Super-Fi" service into Chatham and Copake this summer. New York-based ASA uses TV white spaces technology and is focused on serving rural areas. It recently completed an extensive technology trial in the Gallatin-Ancram area. Approximately 50 of the trial participants in Gallitan continue to be served by the company as paying customers. With the expansion, Chatham and Copake will be ASA's first foray into commercial service. Those communities were chosen based on tower proximity, current lack of internet access, demographics and demand. The service will be available in initial offerings of 6 megabits per second symmetric speed for residential customers, and 10 megabits per second symmetric speed for businesses. Symmetric speed is when uploads and downloads occur at the same speed. The company will hold a public information session during the Chatham Town Board meeting at 7 p.m., May 21 at Chatham Town Hall. Read the full story in the Register Star.