Residential/Rural Wireless
Are you in a rural area and not close to a town or city?
Our wireless packages are probably the right solution for you! Check out our wireless packages below and request a site survey today.
CHOOSE YOUR WIRELESS PLAN
CHOOSE YOUR LTE PLAN
Storm is pleased to announce that to offer faster internet service to a wider-reaching area, we have recently built three Long-Term Evolution (LTE) towers.
LTE service is currently offered in the following areas: Lanark Village, Union Hall, and Maberly. Future locations are being evaluated.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How does the service work?
Our wireless service is typically installed within 5 business days once a site survey has been completed and the quotation for the install has been accepted. Site surveys can take up to a week before we come visit you. If we think you may have a good chance of getting service, we will try our best to perform a test install, which means an installation at the same time there is a site survey with positive results.
How close to the tower must I be to receive service?
You must be within a 5-10km radius from the tower with a structure high enough to mount the radio equipment on in order to receive Storm’s Wireless Internet. These height requirements vary depending on location.
How long does it take to get installed on wireless internet?
Our wireless service is typically installed within 5 business days once a site survey has been completed and the quotation for the install has been accepted. Site surveys can take up to a week before we come visit you. If we think you may have a good chance of getting service, we will try our best to perform a test install, which means an installation at the same time there is a site survey with positive results.
How do I know if I am within range?
Once you fill out an application, our sales team will look at your address using special tools that allow us to gauge how confident we are that you can get service. In order to be 100% sure we will need to visit your location to perform a site survey for a cost of $49.95+HST, which is deductible from your installation should you decide to install within the next 12 months.
Why do I need a site survey?
Site surveys are our way of determining if you can get a quality signal at your location from one our towers. Since there are so many unknown variables with wireless internet (trees, hills, water, etc.), it is impossible to tell if we can get that quality signal without physically visiting your location.
What if I move to another location? Can I keep my Wireless active?
If you move your service location, we will have to visit the new location to conduct a site survey at a cost of $49.95+HST. If you decide to go forward with the move, our standard installation cost for a move of service is $100+HST minus the $49.95+HST credit from the initial site survey.
Can I connect several computers using a single wireless connection?
Yes, you can connect several computers using a single wireless connection by using a router. To get a router you have three options:
- You can rent a router from Storm for $10.95+HST/month.
- You can purchase a router from Storm by calling 1-866-25-STORM or 613.567.6585 or emailing support@storm.ca.
- You can purchase a router from an electronics store. If you decide on this option, Storm can provide technical support to any third-party router.
More detailed information on router rental and router purchase options can be found on this page of our website.
Disclaimer: If you change the main password, you will need to update your PPPoE settings in the router as well.
WHAT THE NUMBERS MEAN
How fast can I download things with your speeds?
![]() | File Size | 6 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
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10 KB | instant | instant | instant | instant | instant | |
E-book | 2 MB | instant | instant | instant | instant | instant |
MP3 Song | 3 MB | instant | instant | instant | instant | instant |
Movie 720p | 4 GB | 105 mins | 55 mins | 36 mins | 22 mins | 11 mins |
HD Movie 1080p | 10 GB | 4.4 hours | 2.3 hours | 91 mins | 55 mins | 27 mins |
Blu-Ray Movie | 20 GB | 8.7 hours | 4.6 hours | 3 hours | 109 mins | 55 mins |
How much data am I using?
Quantity | Estimated Usage | |||
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General Usage | ||||
Web Pages Browsed | 6,700 | 1 GB | ||
Text Only Emails Read | 250,000 | 1 GB | ||
Downloading | ||||
Pictures | 220 | 1 GB | ||
Music Files | 240 | 1 GB | ||
E-Books | 350 | 1 GB | ||
Movies | 1 | 1.5 GB | ||
30 minute TV Show | 6 | 1 GB | ||
60 minute TV Show | 3 | 1 GB | ||
Streaming | ||||
SD Videos | 1 hour | 1 GB | ||
HD Videos | 1 hour | 1.5 GB | ||
YouTube Video (3 minutes) | 30 hours | 1 GB | ||
Radio | 130 hours | 1 GB | ||
Netflix SD | 1.5 hours | 1 GB | ||
Netflix HD | 1 hour | 3 GB | ||
Skype/Facetime | ||||
On-line Call | 30 hours | 1 GB | ||
Video Call | 6 hours | 1 GB | ||
Online Gaming | ||||
MMO RPG | 31 hours | 1 GB | ||
FPS Gaming | 15 hours | 1 GB | ||
Xbox/Wii/PS3 | 20 hours | 1 GB | ||
Facebook Games | 150 hours | 1 GB |