Local Trellis tower
A radio on a tower near you sends the signal through the air.
How it works
Broadband through the air.
No cable to your door. Here’s how we do it.
The technology
How a signal off a hilltop becomes your Wi-Fi.
Fixed wireless. A small antenna on your roof talks to a tower on a hilltop. No trenching, no buried cable.
Small panel on your roof
About the size of a small pizza box. We mount it during install.
Your home network
We provide the router. Wi-Fi reaches every device just like cable or fiber.
Equipment
What gets installed at your home.
Two pieces of equipment. We supply both — no rental fees.
Outdoor
Outdoor antenna
A small flat-panel radio mounted on your roof or exterior wall. About the size of a small pizza box. Gigabit speeds sometimes use a 12-18 inch dish instead.
Indoor
Wi-Fi router
Connects via one ethernet cable. Included with service. Use your own router if you prefer.
Optional
Mesh Wi-Fi
Extends coverage in larger or multi-story homes. Add anytime.
Installation
From signup to online in about a week.
Most installs take 1-3 hours. About a week from signup to install day, depending on schedule.
Check availability
Enter your address. We check line of sight to the nearest Trellis tower and confirm which plans your address can pull.
Site survey
A separate visit before install day. A tech surveys your roof, finds the cleanest mount point, and presents a plan.
Install day
1-3 hours. Your installer’s name is on the work order. Mount the panel, run cable inside, set up your router.
First hour
Speed test, walkthrough, device connections. Online before the tech leaves.
Worth knowing
What the other guys leave out.
Cable: “Cable is faster.”
Sometimes. Comcast’s promo speed lasts a year; after that the bill creeps. Our top tier is 1 Gbps — same as fiber where fiber doesn’t reach you.
Satellite: “Satellite works everywhere.”
Yes, but Starlink needs your home power. Trellis towers run on solar; the dish on your roof works as long as your house has electricity.
Fixed wireless: “Fixed wireless is unreliable.”
Not when it’s built around fire country. Our towers carry 24+ hours of battery and a backup generator. Cable runs over the same overhead lines as your power.
Comparison
How fixed wireless compares
Honest side-by-side look at Trellis versus the alternatives in our service area.
| Feature | Trellis Fixed Wireless | Cable Xfinity | Satellite Starlink | DSL AT&T | Cellular T-Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical speeds | 300-500 Mbps | 200-400 Mbps | 50-200 Mbps | 5-25 Mbps | 33-100 Mbps |
| Max available speed | Up to 1 Gbps | Up to 1.2 Gbps | Up to 220 Mbps | Up to 100 Mbps | Up to 245 Mbps |
| Latency | Low (5-15 ms) | Low (10-20 ms) | Moderate (25-60 ms) | Moderate (20-45 ms) | Variable (25-80 ms) |
| Data caps | None | 1.2 TB | Deprioritization | Varies | Deprioritization |
| Contract required | No | 12 months for promo | No | Varies | No |
| Equipment fee | Included | $15/mo rental | $349 upfront | Varies | $0-35 one-time |
| Rural availability | Excellent | Limited | Available everywhere | Limited, declining | Variable |
| Local support | Sonoma County | National call center | Online only | National call center | National call center |
| Weather sensitivity | Minimal | None | Rain, snow, clouds | None | Variable |
| Fire-resilient infrastructure | Yes | No | No | No | Limited |
Competitor data based on publicly available information as of 2026. Speeds and pricing for other providers may vary by location and plan. Trellis speeds shown are typical real-world performance, not theoretical maximums.
Check if we cover your area
Enter your address to see which plans are available at your location. Takes about ten seconds.