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Residential Internet Prices

MachLink Cable Internet Service


MachLink cable modem service offers super-fast, dedicated Internet access through the same coaxial cable that provides MPW Digital TV service. MachLink cable modem is up to hundreds of times faster than a traditional dial-up modem.

Because you're accessing the Internet through your cable service, your Internet connection is always on, and you're not tying up a phone line. With a MachLink high-speed cable modem, you'll have quick and easy access to the most media-rich areas of the Internet.

MachLink Lite is perfect for email and brief web browsing. It's better than dial-up plus a faster connection speed. MachLink Turbo is our standard cable modem Internet service. It is great for those who need speed to surf the web for quick results.MachLink Mega is geared for the serious web surfer and online gamer. This Internet option is a great value for those in need of speed!
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MachLink Cable Modem
  Lite Lite with MPW Digital TV Turbo Turbo with MPW Digital TV Mega Mega with MPW Digital TV
Residential Rates

$26.95

per mo.

$21.95
per mo.
$44.99
per mo.
$39.99
per mo.
$64.95
per mo.
$59.95
per mo.
Max. Download Speed (up to) 512kbps 512kbps 5Mbps 5Mbps 10Mbps 10Mbps
Max. Upload Speed (up to) 256kbps 256kbps 1Mbps 1Mbps 3Mbps 3Mbps
High-Speed Access Yes
Installation/
Set-Up Prices
Free
Service Territory City of Muscatine, IA local calling area
Dynamic IP Addresses up to 2
Connection Always On? Yes
Phone Line Available During Use? Yes
Email Includes 5 personalized email addresses
Additional addresses: $5/month
Total email storage: 50MB
Max email file size: 20MB
Personal Web Site Includes 50MB personal web space
Additional web space: $5/MB/month
DNS Pointing (domain name pointing to personal web space): $10/mo.
Minimum System
Requirements
Computer
CPU: 486dx66 w/16MB RAM
& sufficient hard drive space.
(Pentium or equivalent processor recommended for best performance)
Operating System
WINDOWS 2000/XP/VISTA/NT 4.0 (server or workstation)
MACINTOSH: OS 10.2 or greater.
Ethernet Card
10BaseT Ethernet card with RJ45 connection or one available ISA (PC) or PCI (Mac or PC) slot for installation of an Ethernet card or USB.

Installation & Service Prices

Standard MachLink Cable Installation

$40.00

Drop/Bury Cable Installation $50.00

Drop/Bury Cable Replacement due to Damage

$300.00

Relocate Outlet

$25.00/outlet

Reconnect Price

$25.00

Service Rate

$25.00/hour

Late Payment Fee

as per policy

Insufficient Funds Charge

$30.00

Replacement Cable Modem

$100.00

Replacement Modem Power Cord

$15.00



Cable Modem service is limited to the MPW Digital TV service territory. (Muscatine, Fruitland, and a few
surrounding areas, such as Ripley's and Hickory Hills). Drop/bury installation is $50 extra.

MachLink Dial-up Internet Service

Dial-up Internet customers who are not within Muscatine's local calling area will incur long distance charges.

Dial-up
Residential Rates $19.95/mo.
High-Speed Access No
Download/Upload Speeds Up To 56kbps/56kbps
(connection speed is dependent on subscriber's dial-up modem and local carrier's infrastructure)
Installation/Set-Up Prices N/A
Service Territory Muscatine Surrounding w/Local Exchange
Dynamic IP Addresses 1
Connection Always On? No
Phone Line Available During Use? No
Email Includes 5 personalized email address
Additional addresses: $5/month
Total email storage: 50MB
Max file size: 20MB
Personal Web Site Includes 50MB web space
Additional web space: $5/MB/month
DNS Pointing (domain name pointing to personal web space): $10/mo.
Minimum System
Requirements
Computer
CPU: 486dx66 w/16MB RAM
& sufficient hard drive space.
(Pentium or equivalent processor recommended
for best performance)
Operating System
WINDOWS 2000/XP/VISTA/NT 4.0
(server or workstation)
MACINTOSH: OS 10.2 or greater.
Modem
Installed dial-up modem (internal or external)

Maximum dial-up speeds depend on the capabilities of the subscriber's modem and the limits of the
local carrier's infrastructure.

MachLink DSL Internet Access

If you're in Eastern Iowa* and have a Qwest DSL-qualified phone line, then MachLink DSL Internet Service is the solution you're looking for. Call 563-263-2631 locally or 888-262-3422 for outside area to see if your phone is DSL-qualified.

DSL Qwest/MachLink
  Qwest DSL MachLink Monthly Price
256kbps/256kbps $15.00 $15.95 $30.95
1.5Mbps/896kbps $22.00 $17.95 $39.95
5Mbps/896kbps $32.00 $22.95 $54.95
High-Speed Access Yes
Download/Upload Speeds Up To 256kbps/256kbps 1.5Mbps/896kbps 5Mbps/896kbps
Installation/Set-Up Prices Call 563-263-2631 locally or 888-262-3422 for outside area
Service Territory Eastern Iowa
Dynamic IP Addresses 1
Connection Always On? Yes
Phone Line Available During Use? Yes
Email Includes 5 personalized email address
Additional addresses: $5/month
Total email storage: 50MB
Max file size: 20MB
Personal
Web Site
Includes 50MB web space
Additional web space: $5/MB/month
DNS Pointing
(domain name pointing to personal web space): $10/month
Minimum System
Requirements
Computer
CPU: 486dx66 w/16MB RAM
& sufficient hard drive space.
(Pentium or equivalent
processor recommended for best performance)
Operating System
WINDOWS 2000/XP/VISTA/NT 4.0 (server or workstation)
MACINTOSH: OS 10.2 or greater.

Qwest prices are billed by and payable to Qwest and are subject to change without notice.
Cities serviced are: Dubuque, Maquoketa, Clinton, Davenport, Bettendorf, Blue Grass, Buffalo, Burlington, Fort Madison, Keokuk, and Muscatine.

DSL prices quoted above include both Qwest DSL and MachLink service costs. MachLink DSL is limited to DSL-qualified phone lines in Eastern Iowa. To find out if your phone line is DSL-qualified, call 888-262-3422. (Cities serviced are: Dubuque, Maquoketa, Clinton, Davenport, Bettendorf, Blue Grass, Buffalo, Burlington, Fort Madison, Keokuk and Muscatine)

MachLink Wireless Internet Service

MachLink Wireless is the perfect high-speed Internet access solution for businesses and residences at qualified sites.

Wireless
  Residential Prices
Basic Service $40.00/mo. $45.00/mo. $65.00/mo.
High-Speed Access Yes
Download/Upload Speeds Up To 128kbps/64kbps
(this speed not recommended)
256kbps/128kbps 512kbps/256kbps
Installation/Set-Up Prices Call 563-263-2631 locally or 888-262-3422 for outside area
Service Territory 15 Miles +/- from access points
Connection Always On? Yes
Phone Line Available During Use? Yes
Warranty Plus** $20.55 + tax
Email Includes 5 personalized email address
Additional addresses: $5/month
Total email storage: 50MB
Max file size: 20MB
Personal
Web Site
Includes 50MB web space
Additional web space: $5/MB/month
DNS Pointing
(domain name pointing to personal web space): $10/month
Minimum System
Requirements
Computer
CPU: 486dx66 w/16MB RAM
& sufficient hard drive space.
(Pentium or equivalent
processor recommended for best performance)
Operating System
WINDOWS 2000/XP/VISTA/NT 4.0 (server or workstation)
MACINTOSH: OS 10.2 or greater.

Qualified sites are determined by those who can receive a strong enough signal from our wireless transmitters located on top of the water tower on the Hwy. 61 Bypass and on top of our power plant generating units. For those that qualify, Internet speeds up to 512K are available.

**The Warranty Plus subscription option is available only at the time of equipment purchase.

Free Pre-Installation Site Survey

A free, pre-installation site survey determines whether your site is qualified for wireless service and what wireless equipment you will need (Standard Power or High Power).

Wireless Equipment (equipment requirements are determined by site survey)
Standard Power - $591.50 + tax
High Power - $836.50 + tax
Installation Fee - $150.00

Standard Wireless Equipment Warranty
The wireless equipment provided by MP&W comes with a standard one-year manufacturer's warranty.

Equipment Payment & Warranty Plus Subscription Options:
Basic Service: Pay in full at the time of installation and receive equipment with a one-year manufacturer's warranty.

Warranty Plus: Pay in full at the time of installation and sign up for Warranty Plus service (no commitmentrequired).

Warranty Plus Savings: Purchase the equipment at a special 50% discount by agreeing to subscribe to
Warranty Plus service for a minimum of 24 months. (In the event that service is terminated before the expiration of the 24-month agreement, the remaining balance of the 24-month Warranty Plus subscription agreement, at current Warranty Plus rates, will be due in full at the time of service cancellation.)


MachLink Wireless Home Networking

MachLink Wireless Home Networking is the perfect high-speed Internet solution to connect your home computer systems, allowing you to easily share files, Internet connectivity, and printer access within the comfort of your own home.

Wireless Home Networking
Residential Rates - 2 devices (1) $7.99/mo. - covers service of router & local network support (2)
Installation/Set-Up Prices $100.00 - up to 5 devices, 1 wireless NIC included with install (3)
Additional Wireless NICs (4) $40.00/ea.

Create a Wireless Network for Your Equipment and Services
2 devices

Multiple Connections
MachLink Home Networking sets up Internet in every room of the house with up to 5 devices online at the same time. (More than 5 can be connected, but additional charges may apply.)

The Ease of Wireless Internet Access
Your internet connection goes everywhere you go. Take your computer out to the porch or over to the TV and stay online without cables

Easy Installation
Professional installation makes it easy and hassle free. Our experienced technicians provide and connect all the equipment needed for your home networking system.

Required Speeds
MachLink Turbo (speeds up to 3Mbps/512kbps) Cable Modem or higher is required for home networking due to several users accessing the system. This speed allows you to be more efficient and saves you and your family time and money.

File and Printer Sharing
With MachLink Home Networking, you can have individual work stations, share a common printer and store popular files all in one place everyone can access them. Everyone can do more quicker, and there is no waiting if someone else is using the Internet.

Equipment
Equipment for MachLink Home Networking is provided to the customer. Home networking wireless system equipment becomes property of the customer except for the router. There is a $225.00 unreturned/damaged replacement charge for routers.

Customer-owned wireless NIC cards must be compatible with MachLink specifications. (802.11 B/G) The first two wireless NIC cards will be provided to the customer at no charge and become property of the customer. Additional wireless NIC cards are $40.00 each.

Security
MachLink Home Networking provides a built-in firewall, parental controls, and Web filters. You'll have all the benefits of MachLink cable Internet service and none of the worry, plus a local HelpDesk to rely upon when needed.

System Requirements for Windows and Mac OS 10.2 and up. (not Bluetooth or other) Both require either a PCMCIA interface or an open USB port.

  • Driver Support (for wireless NIC cards we provide)
  • WINDOWS 2000, XP, VISTA, NT 4.0 (server or workstation)
  • Mac OS 10.2 and up drivers available from third party
  • Linux drivers available from third party

If you have a wireless adapter already, it must be the 802.11g specification.

Devices
You can have up to 5 computers (devices) connected to your Home Network at one time. (Additional charges will apply for any over the 5 device limit.)

Range of Access
The range will vary based on many sources including; interference, number of floors and walls, building materials used, and presence of large metal objects. These factors can drastically affect the results. Range of access will be determined at the time of the site survey during installation. Generally, the signal can often be found within 150 feet from the gateway as long as nothing is blocking it.

(1) Standard Service includes 2 wireless NIC cards, installation, and local support. Additional charges apply for installations requiring more than 5 devices and for extended wireless ranges.

(2) Standard Netopia 3387WG-VGx Router is owned and supported by MP&W. If service is terminated, router must be returned. A $225 charge will apply for damaged/unreturned routers.

(3) $40.00 charge required for each additional wireless NIC after the first 2 that are provided with installation. Customer may use existing wireless NICs if 802.11 B/G compatible. No discount given for installation. To maintain local support, MP&W wireless router must be used.

(4) Estimated cost/equipment becomes property of the customer with the exception of the router.

All prices subject to change.