RICOCHET WIRELESS MODEM

… In 2001, Ricochet wireless modems cost between $200 and $300, in addition to a monthly fee of $69 to $79. The modems connected to most computers, allowing users to browse the web without using a phone line. Ricochet's signals were sent from radios on rooftops and poles, allowing users to stay connected while moving around. The service was marketed as an "always-on" connection, similar to broadband, and many users adopted it as their primary home internet connection