I like this structure.  I'm also using Calix U6 units, might roll the U4 as
well, although I haven't done much testing with them yet.

On Tue, Dec 1, 2020 at 3:30 PM Sean Heskett <af...@zirkel.us> wrote:

> $50 setup per device (router or mesh)
> $12/mo Calix router (now U4 or U6 used to deploy 844E)
> $5/mo Calix mesh (now U4 used to deploy 804mesh)
>
> After 3 years of being with Calix we now have ~60% of our subs on our
> managed wifi.  It's a very easy upsell because when they call with
> router/wifi issues we offer them a free trial for 1 to 3 months (depending
> on how resistant they are) usually after the first day they see a HUGE
> difference and never look back.
>
> We tell them when you buy our internet service that brings the connection
> to your location.  When you order our managed wifi that brings the
> connection to your devices and we have the ability to troubleshoot and help
> keep devices connected.
>
> If they insist on using their router but call us with issues we politely
> tell them to call the router manufacturer for help or subscribe to our
> managed wifi service.  After one attempt at calling the manufacturer they
> usually call us back and sign up for managed wifi.
>
> we also sell them on the fact that if the hardware ever breaks we'll
> replace it for free (as long as it's not damage that broke the hardware ;-)
>
>
> *Sean Heskett*
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>
> On Tue, Dec 1, 2020 at 12:50 PM Jason McKemie <
> j.mcke...@veloxinetbroadband.com> wrote:
>
>> What are you guys charging for a residential managed router, if you're
>> not including it in the price of service (mandatory)?
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