Fixed wireless is one of the fastest ways for a Detroit business to get dedicated, high-speed internet, often in days instead of months. Here is how it actually works, from the rooftops Cronus owns across the city to the small radio on your building.
The short version
Fixed wireless delivers internet through the air between two fixed points: a Cronus radio on one of our rooftop sites and a small radio mounted on your building. The two radios point directly at each other, creating a private, dedicated link. Behind our rooftops sits Cronus’s own fiber and network backbone, connected to multiple upstream carriers in Detroit.
Step by step: how your connection is built
- Site survey. We check your building’s line of sight to one of our rooftop sites. Downtown, Midtown, Corktown, New Center and much of metro Detroit are within reach of our network.
- Radio install. A technician mounts a small radio on your roof or wall, aims it at our site and runs one cable inside to your router. Most installs take a few hours.
- Dedicated link. Your radio talks only to our rooftop radio. Your bandwidth is not shared with the neighborhood the way cable is.
- Our network. From the rooftop, traffic rides Cronus’s own backbone to the internet, with multiple carrier connections so one outside problem does not take you down.
- 24/7 monitoring. Our Detroit Network Operations Center watches every link around the clock and usually spots problems before you do.
Why businesses choose fixed wireless
- Fast installation: no trenching, no permits to dig up streets, no waiting months for new fiber construction.
- Symmetrical speed: upload is as fast as download, up to 10 Gbps, which matters for cloud apps, backups and video calls.
- Dedicated bandwidth: speeds do not slow down when the neighbors get busy.
- A written SLA: Cronus fixed wireless comes with a 99.99% uptime service level agreement.
- Works in older buildings: perfect for Detroit’s historic towers and converted warehouses where new wiring is hard.
Does weather affect fixed wireless?
Modern business fixed wireless is engineered with signal margin for Michigan weather. Rain, snow and cold do not normally interrupt a properly designed link. For extra protection, Cronus pairs fixed wireless with automatic 5G backup or fiber, so your business stays online no matter what.
Is fixed wireless right for my business?
Fixed wireless is a strong fit for offices, restaurants, hotels, apartment buildings, warehouses and event venues across Detroit and the surrounding suburbs, especially if you need fast speeds quickly or your building lacks fiber. See our fixed wireless internet page, explore dedicated business internet, or check the areas we serve.
Request a free site survey or call (844) 799-9933.
Frequently asked questions
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Detroit?
Cronus fixed wireless delivers dedicated speeds up to 10 Gbps, with the same upload and download speed.
How long does a fixed wireless install take?
Most installs are completed within days of a site survey, and the on-site work usually takes a few hours.
Is fixed wireless the same as 5G or satellite?
No. Fixed wireless is a dedicated point-to-point link between two fixed radios. 5G and satellite are shared networks, which makes them better suited as backup connections.
