Some people are concerned about wireless security and wonder if their Internet can be "hacked" or sniffed. 

It is true that any kind of communication can be hacked so the real question becomes "Is the connection reasonably secure and what technologies are used to secure it."

The most likely way a wireless signal will be hacked is when a client installs a wireless router in his/her home and leaves it un-encrypted, or when a person uses an unencrypted public hotspot.  Unfortunately, home routers are often installed by inexperienced people who leave an "open connection" and anyone with a laptop computer can link into your omni directional wireless router.  All home users should encrypt their wireless routers.  The best form of encryption is WPA which stands for WiFi Protected Access.  To learn about WPA click here.

On an Access Kentucky wireless link there is little chance your signal will be intercepted and there are several reasons for that:

1. Your signal is point-to-point from your device to our tower.
2. If you are on 2.4 wireless you are encrypted with WPA.
3. If you are on 5.8 wireless you have proprietary encryption that is unique to our gear which cannot be readily purched on the retail market.  Additionally, our 5.8 system is highly sophisticated.  You can read full details on that here.

In summary, due to the encryption and point-to-point nature of your links, we consider our wireless service to be extremely secure.